Marie
Bachelors Lyrics
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Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
To find you heart is aching
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
The moon in all its splendor
A kiss (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
(Marie) Marie (Marie)
Marie, you'll soon be waking
To find you heart is aching
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
The moon in all its splendor
A kiss (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
The words, will you surrender to me
(Marie) Marie (Marie) Marie (Marie)
The song “Marie” by The Bachelors is a classic love ballad with a haunting melody that speaks of a heartbreak and a love that was not meant to be. The song is about a man calling out to his lover, Marie, as she is about to leave him. He knows that she will soon realize that her heart is aching and tears will fall as she recalls the moments shared between them. He speaks of the moon in its splendor and the kiss that was so very tender. Despite the memories that will stay with Marie, the man begs her to surrender to him and stay.
The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, yet they capture the essence of a love that is lost. The Bachelors' use of repetition emphasizes the pain and heartbreak that the man is feeling, as he calls out to Marie three times in the chorus. The lyrics speak of the memories that haunt Marie, the tender moments that they shared, and the regret that the man feels for not being able to hold on to her. The song’s melancholic melody, along with the tender vocals of The Bachelors, add to the emotional depth of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, the morning is starting and with it comes the realization of your situation.
Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
Marie, you will awaken soon and face the pain that awaits you.
To find you heart is aching
You will discover that your heart is in pain.
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
You will cry as you reminisce about the past.
The moon in all its splendor
You will think of the moon and how beautiful it was on that night.
A kiss (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
A kiss, so gentle and sweet, will come to mind.
The words, will you surrender to me
You will remember the words spoken, asking for surrender.
(Marie) Marie (Marie)
You say her name, acknowledging her presence in your thoughts.
Marie, you'll soon be waking
Marie, you will awaken soon and face the pain that awaits you.
To find you heart is aching
You will discover that your heart is in pain.
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
You will cry as you reminisce about the past.
The moon in all its splendor
You will think of the moon and how beautiful it was on that night.
A kiss (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
A kiss, so gentle and sweet, will come to mind.
The words, will you surrender to me
You will remember the words spoken, asking for surrender.
(Marie) Marie (Marie) Marie (Marie)
You say her name multiple times, emphasizing her importance in your thoughts.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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catherine murphy
Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, you'll soon be waking
To find your heart is aching
And tears will fall as you recall
The moon in all it's splendor
A kiss so very tender
The words, will you
Surrender to me, Marie
Marie, Marie
Marie, you'll soon be waking
To find your heart is aching
And tears will fall as you recall
The moon in all it's splendor
A kiss so very tender
The words, will you
Surrender to me, Marie
Marie, Marie, Marie
Milton Williams
Just another wonderful song preformed by the great Bachelors, became a big fan of theirs in 1964 and am happy that thanks to YouTube I and their many other fans can still enjoy their wonderful sound and music.
leonard buskey
YES
philip norris
Definitely.
Debutantealways Hunter
Their harmonies and their beautiful voices must get me every time! I am 67 and was young when they were in their heyday...but I remember these songs well.
Michael Sharum
Absolutely Brillant vocals and musical arrangement. I remember dancing to this song back in the 60's. I really like this group then and wonder if any of them are still around. All their songs make me smile. I don't believe they got the recognitions they deserved due to the British Invasion. Just bad timing. In any event I'm so glad I found them on YouTube. Many thanks for Uploading their song.
Bryan Palmer
Beautiful harmonies--this and Diane were my favorites.
TheChitown5
Loved their harmonies. This song and style was a throwback to 50's group harmonies and was in strong contrast with the current new trend of British Invasion rock. It still was a big hit and had a lot airplay in the States.
memphistube
Have a listen to The Keytones' version on youtube, it's superb!😊🎙🎶👌
memphistube
Enjoy!❤👌🎙🎶
William Bug
I remember when they were top recording stars.Great harmony.