Dearly Beloved
Alvino Rey and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
(refrain)
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
The lyrics to Alvino Rey and His Orchestra's song "Dearly Beloved" convey a profound sense of longing and destiny. The singer asks for confirmation of a love that feels destined and meant to be, seeking assurance and agreement from their beloved. The phrase "Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree" reflects the deep desire for validation and confirmation of their connection.
The refrain of the song expresses a strong sense of predestination. The singer imagines that in heaven, their beloved was specifically created for them. The use of angelic imagery evokes a sense of divine intervention in bringing them together. The line "Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you" suggests a divine orchestration of their meeting, emphasizing the belief that their love is guided by a higher power.
The lyrics further acknowledge the power of fate and the singer's conviction that they will belong to each other, irrespective of the circumstances. The line "Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign" implies that the singer has accepted their destiny and is willing to face any challenge or adversity to be with their beloved. The closing line, "So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine," is a heartfelt plea for their beloved to reciprocate the love and commit to a future together.
All in all, "Dearly Beloved" speaks to the overwhelming emotion and belief in a love that feels meant to be, fueled by the idea of divine intervention and predestined connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree
Confirm to me that what I believe is true, affirm that you share the same belief
I was meant for you, You were meant for me
Our destinies are intertwined, it is evident that we are destined to be together
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see
My beloved, I perceive with great lucidity
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me
In some divine place, you were uniquely created to be my soulmate
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you
Supernatural beings recognized your worth, heavenly voices guided me towards you
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign
No external force could rescue me, destiny presented an unmistakable symbol
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine
I am aware that I will belong to you in all circumstances, both good and bad
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine
Therefore, I express with simplicity and affection, my heartfelt desire for you to be mine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, JOHN H. MERCER
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