What is mary on a cross about?

Mary on a Cross is a song by the Swedish rock band Ghost, released in 2019 as part of their Seven Inches of Satanic Panic EP. Despite its initial release, the song gained significant popularity in 2022 due to its viral usage on the social media platform TikTok.

The song is known for its catchy melody and its slightly suggestive lyrical content, blending religious imagery with themes of pleasure and transgression. The song's lyrics are interpreted as about a sexual%20encounter with the devil.

The renewed popularity of "Mary on a Cross" led to it charting on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and various other charts globally, proving to be a commercial success several years after its original release. The song's unexpected revival highlights the power of social media in shaping music trends and introducing older tracks to new audiences.