Marianne
Cliff Richard Lyrics


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Marianne, must I live for only yesterday Now youÆve gone away, Marianne Marianne, all I have is just the memory Of what you mean to me, Marianne Here am I without a love to my name I shall be just following my lonely heart Endlessly must I keep calling your name Telling you, IÆm waiting, wonÆt you please come back again Marianne, must I live until eternity Please come back to me, Marianne Here am I without a love to my name I shall be just following my lonely heart Endlessly must I keep calling your name Telling you, IÆm waiting, wonÆt you please come back again Marianne, must I live until eternity Please come back to me, Marianne Please come back to me, Marianne




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cliff Richard's song "Marianne" are a reflection of a man's intense longing for his lost love. The singer of the song is addressing Marianne, asking if he has to live for only yesterday because she has gone away. All he has now is the memory of what she meant to him. He is alone, without anyone to love, and he will keep calling Marianne's name endlessly, asking her to come back to him. He cannot live until eternity without her, and he begs her to return to him.


The song is a poignant expression of heartbreak and longing. It is a reflection of the pain that comes with losing someone who is very important in your life. The singer's voice is full of emotion, and his words are sincere.


Line by Line Meaning

Marianne, must I live for only yesterday
I am feeling stuck in the past, unable to move on from the memories we shared, Marianne.


Now you've gone away, Marianne
You have left me all alone, Marianne, and I am struggling to cope without you.


Marianne, all I have is just the memory
Now that you are no longer with me, Marianne, all that remains is the bittersweet memory of our time together.


Of what you mean to me, Marianne
You held a special place in my heart, Marianne, and it pains me to think that you are no longer a part of my life.


Here am I without a love to my name
I find myself alone and without love, Marianne, with no prospect of finding happiness again.


I shall be just following my lonely heart
My heart is guiding me on this lonely journey, Marianne, and I am just trying to find my way without you.


Endlessly must I keep calling your name
I cannot help but call out to you, Marianne, hoping that you will hear me and come back into my life again.


Telling you, I'm waiting, won't you please come back again
I want you to know that I am waiting for you, Marianne, and I am hoping that you will return to me soon.


Marianne, must I live until eternity
My love for you is so strong, Marianne, that I cannot imagine living forever without you by my side.


Please come back to me, Marianne
I am begging you, Marianne, to come back into my life and fill the emptiness that I feel without you.


Please come back to me, Marianne
I am repeating my plea, Marianne, because I cannot bear the thought of living without you any longer.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GIANCARLO BIGAZZI, SERGIO ENDRIGO, BILL OWEN

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Comments from YouTube:

Prabhas Ray

Every time I hear this song I feel pangs of love in my youth.
Long live Cliff! We live you so much.
Stay vivacious,stay safe

Dave Moishe

Beautiful song - completely forgotten but one of his best.

brian grundy

Written by Compo from Last of Summer wine.

Akiko Katsuragi

I’ve never been much of a fan of Cliff beyond Move It and his time with The Shadows, but fair play to him - this is one of the greatest vocal performances of his career. I much prefer the passion of the original, but this is a lovely rendering too.

I had the privilege of seeing him in an intimate setting at The Gramercy in NYC. He put on a free show for the Morrissey cancelation, and credit where it’s due, he was brilliant and a lovely man too.

ArvinRoido Atienza

Quite impressive, since this rendition is a cover.

Marietta Chacon

Love this one very beautiful Cliffs songs are all very easy to listen too he sings with all his passion with feelings ❤❤

Lionheart Roar

Gorgeous sweeping song. How was this not a #1 hit?

nape jack

Beautiful song, every one on his way- Endrigo and Cliff!

Melinda Gaac

Beautiful!

kevin heming

Words written by Compo (Bill Owen) of Last of the summer wine.

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