Don't Marry Her
Beautiful South And The Housemartins Lyrics
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Think of her in bed
Laying there just watching telly
Then think of me instead
I'll never grow so old and flabby
That could never be
Don't marry her, fuck me
And your love light shines like cardboard
But your work shoes are glistening
She's a PhD in "I told you so"
You've a knighthood in "I'm not listening"
She'll grab your sweaty bollocks
Then slowly raise her knee
Don't marry her, fuck me
When the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco Bay
And you know that you can't have it anyway
You gotta wash the car
Take the kiddies to the park
Don't marry her, fuck me
Those lovely Sunday mornings
With breakfast brought in bed
Those blackbirds look like knitting needles
Trying to peck your head
Those birds will peck your soul out
And throw away the key
Don't marry her, fuck me
And the kitchen's always tidy
And the bathroom's always clean
She's a diploma in "just hiding things"
You've a first in "low esteem"
When your socks smell of angels
But your life smells of Brie
Don't marry her, fuck me
And the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco bay
And you realize you can't make it anyway
You have to wash the car
Take the kiddies to the park
Don't marry her, fuck me
And the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco bay
And you realize you can't make it anyway
You have to wash the car
Take the kiddies to the park
Don't marry her, fuck me
The song "Don't Marry Her" is a satirical take on the idea of infidelity – it's written from the perspective of a woman who is trying to convince a man not to marry his current girlfriend, offering herself as an alternative. The lyrics describe the mundane aspects of the man's life with his girlfriend, such as him wearing slippers and watching television, while she lays in bed. The woman (who is singing the song) offers herself up as a more exciting alternative to the girlfriend, suggesting that they could have more spontaneous and fun experiences together. The lyrics also describe the girlfriend as being nagging and critical, while the man is portrayed as being indifferent to her.
The use of humor in the song is what makes it memorable and interesting. The lyrics are cleverly worded and the playful use of profanity in the chorus ("Don't marry her, f\*\*\* me.") is a catchy refrain. However, the song is also poignant in its depiction of relationships that have grown stale and unfulfilling. The woman is ultimately trying to convince the man that he deserves more from life than the mundane existence he is currently living.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of you with pipe and slippers
Reflect on an image of you in your old age, sitting in a comfortable armchair with a pipe and slippers.
Think of her in bed
Think of your partner lying in bed, possibly watching TV.
Laying there just watching telly
Visualize your partner laying in bed, mindlessly flipping through TV channels.
Then think of me instead
Imagine being with me instead of your partner.
I'll never grow so old and flabby
I will always keep myself in shape and take care of myself.
That could never be
I will never become unattractive and undesirable.
Don't marry her, fuck me
Choose to be with me instead of marrying your current partner.
And your love light shines like cardboard
Your affection for her seems fake and shallow.
But your work shoes are glistening
You put more effort into your job than your relationship.
She's a PhD in "I told you so"
She is always right and takes great pleasure in proving you wrong.
You've a knighthood in "I'm not listening"
You tend to ignore her and not take her opinions seriously.
She'll grab your sweaty bollocks
She will aggressively and painfully grab your testicles.
Then slowly raise her knee
She will use physical violence against you.
When the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco Bay
When you are enjoying a relaxing Sunday with your family in the beautiful city of San Francisco.
And you know that you can't have it anyway
You realize that you can never truly be happy with your current partner.
You gotta wash the car
You have to attend to mundane, everyday tasks like washing the car.
Take the kiddies to the park
You have to take the children to the park and spend family time together.
Those lovely Sunday mornings
Your partner may make breakfast in bed on a Sunday morning.
With breakfast brought in bed
You may be served breakfast while in bed.
Those blackbirds look like knitting needles
The sight of blackbirds outside looks unpleasant and discomforting.
Trying to peck your head
The birds are trying to harm you and cause you pain.
Those birds will peck your soul out
The negative sight of the birds can weigh heavy on your emotions and take away your happiness.
And throw away the key
It may be difficult to ever regain that happiness again.
And the kitchen's always tidy
The kitchen is always clean and organized.
And the bathroom's always clean
The bathroom is always spotless.
She's a diploma in "just hiding things"
She is skilled at keeping secrets and hiding things from you.
You've a first in "low esteem"
You struggle with your self-worth and confidence.
When your socks smell of angels
Your clothing smells amazing and fresh.
But your life smells of Brie
Your overall quality of life and happiness is lacking.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@philiphamer5959
A classic, pure and simple. Tremblingly evocative.
@stevebrindle1724
Correct mate! What a great band!
@Exoamylase
I've known this song for 20 years and only just found out there's an explicit version. Mind blown.
@olivercuenca4109
Exoskeleton Bug Millennium You and me both!
@chantellerosebud1780
Yep, me too :)
@barbarastanbanks4815
Exoskeleton Bug Millennium On the CD that I brought it was a pg one!!
@georgiamaclennan389
Exoskeleton Bug Millennium this is the original lol
@eleanorgrimes5673
Exoskeleton Bug Millenni
@cathyprice2029
My mum always used to listen to this song always reminds me of my mum she died when I was 13 I listen to these songs when I miss her I’m 24 now it’s been 11 years :(
@honestlyitwassobigiwantedt4046
Sorry to hear about your mum. Hope you're doing better ❤️