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
@j.c985
Nothing short of genius. The refrain is euphoric, so much energy, warmth and emotion. A powerhouse of excellence.
@larrynealwaxmuseum
My two favorite Christmas songs of all time came from this album, which was released in late 1963, this particular song and the Ronettes' SLEIGH RIDE. Good Post!
Larry N. Boyington, aka Larry Neal, former curator of the Wax Museum on the big 1520 KOMA
@Waggytoon
The rarest track on the entire album, it's one you don't hear anywhere, either on the radio or on the Music Choice digital TV channels.
@N0Camping4U
Really? I listen to Sunny 99.1 during November-December and I know I've heard this one. Phil Spector's Christmas album is one of my favorites of all time, so I get especially thrilled when his songs come on.
@bobbrowne9460
Originally 1 of my least favorites.
NOW I play it on REPEAT.
@colinbeckles2811
My favorite song from this great Album
@TheSonglvr
Please, people....play this for your kids and grand children. It's a wonderful rendition of a classic!
@Kitabo27
It literally... Made me Cry.
@charlesmueller4915
The energy Spector put into his productions was legendary, this is probably his most exemplary work!
@Kitabo27
How is this not a Christmas Classic???