The Bells Of St. Mary
Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans Lyrics
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Ah, hear they are calling,
The young loves, the true loves,
That come from the sea.
And so my beloved,
When red leaves are falling,
The love bells shall ring out,
The love bells shall ring out,
For you and me.
The Bells of St. Mary,
Ah, hear they are calling,
The young loves, the true loves,
That come from the sea.
And so my beloved,
When red leaves are falling,
The love bells shall ring out,
The love bells shall ring out,
The love bells shall ring out,
For you and me.
The song "The Bells of St. Mary" by Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans is a romantic ballad that expresses the love and devotion between two people. The lyrics refer to the bells of St. Mary's, which are calling out to the young and true loves that come from the sea. This imagery is a metaphor for the pure and eternal love that is often associated with the ocean. The singer promises that when the leaves turn red, the love bells will ring out for them, signifying the depth and sincerity of their love.
The lyrics convey a sense of timelessness, conveying the idea that true love can transcend any obstacle or distance. The focus on the bells of St. Mary's brings to mind the idea of a church wedding, adding another layer of romance to the song. The melody has a dreamy quality that perfectly complements the lyrics, evoking a sense of longing and tenderness.
Overall, "The Bells of St. Mary" is a beautiful love song that captures the eternal nature of true love. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
The Bells of St. Mary,
The bells of St. Mary’s church are ringing.
Ah, hear they are calling,
Listen to the bells as they announce.
The young loves, the true loves,
The young and true lovers are being called.
That come from the sea.
They come from the sea, perhaps a reference to sailors or fishing communities.
And so my beloved,
Addressing their lover.
When red leaves are falling,
When autumn has arrived.
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will be heard.
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will be heard (repeated).
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will be heard (repeated).
For you and me.
For the singer and their beloved.
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@stephencoomer5692
The bells of St. Mary's
Ah, hear they are calling
The young loves, the true loves
Who come from the sea
And so my beloved
When red leaves are falling
The love bells shall ring out, ring out
For you and me
The bells of St. Mary's
Ah, hear they are calling
The young loves, the true loves
Who come from the sea
And so my beloved
When red leaves are falling
The love bells shall ring out, ring out
For you and me
@charlesmueller4915
The energy Spector put into his productions was legendary, this is probably his most exemplary work!
@arbiter3297
Probably the best drum outro ever recorded. What a great effort by all involved, including Spector as producer.
@stillstanding6031
One of the very best Spector outings. Bobby Sheen is amazing!
@marcfredo7523
Maybe it’s my age, but I never get tired of listening to this incredible Christmas album. It’s release date fell on Nov. 22, 1963, the day JFK was assassinated, and it was a little overlooked until the following year.
@yotokil2914
no, it aint your age. as someone born over 30 years after this album released, its very good.
@JoeFLash41
Me neither. I hate the Holiday favorites of today.
@r.c.r.7413
I'm 44, and the wall of sound hits me as hard as anyone!
@tonyrussi7777
we bought it in Miami on Nov. 16th, 1963, my brothers birthday, at Burdines Dept. Store at 163rd St. Shopping Center.
@laminage
I have The Phil Spector Back To Mono and I almost forgot about the Xmas Album. The Man is so amazing with his productions.
@TheSonglvr
Please, people....play this for your kids and grand children. It's a wonderful rendition of a classic!