Marie
Dorsey Lyrics


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Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie you'll soon be waking
To find you heart is aching
And tears will fall as you recall
The moon in all its splendor
Your kiss so very tender
The words, will you surrender
To me Marie?




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dorsey Tommy's song Marie speak about a person named Marie who is waking up to find her heart aching with tears in her eyes as she recalls the memories of her love. The dawn is breaking, signifying a new day without the love she once had. The mention of the moon in all its splendor and the memories of a tender kiss point to a passionate and romantic relationship that has now ended, leaving Marie in a state of despair. The lyrics end with a question, ‘will you surrender to me Marie?’ which could mean that the singer is still in love with Marie and is hoping for a second chance.


The song's lyrics are simple but effective in expressing the emotions of a brokenhearted person. The use of nostalgia in the song makes it more relatable and strikes a chord with listeners who have gone through a similar experience. The combination of the music and lyrics creates a melancholic atmosphere, which intensifies the emotions expressed in the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Marie, the dawn is breaking
Dear Marie, the sun is rising


Marie, you'll soon be waking
Marie, you'll arise from slumber


To find your heart is aching
To discover your heart is filled with pain


And tears will fall as you recall
With memories triggering your tears


The moon in all its splendor
With the moon's majestic light


Your kiss so very tender
Your affectionate kiss still lingers


The words, will you surrender
I humbly ask, will you give in


To me Marie?
To me, dear Marie?




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@bethbartlett5692

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I trust that, my Dad was as well.
Virgo, "craftsmanship" to details. Most worthy.

That he did. Sinatra grasp the subject and amazed every vocal artist whom ever listened, with his technique.
Sinatra's Folks Managed my husband (we, the husband and I, are no longer under contract, but he remains a superb Vocal Artist) Tony Oppesadino and the late one and only Jilly.

Miss the Music and so many dear friends - was truly wonderful, Sinatra too. ❤

Best Wellbeing ...



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@davidbowles7047

I remember my Dad humming this song all of my life, I'm crying now because I miss him so much.
He was a POW in WW2
Battle of the Bulge.

@alsuz

God bless you, David.

@patricecalacione5052

My father too, captured in north africa 1942, 3 1/2 years a pow, he didn t know what happened in the world for those years about the war, music etc, so he had alot of catching up to do

@mrbojangles977

Your dad must have been a fabulous man ..

@pilsudski36

Much respect to your father, and to all who served with him.

@davidbowles7047

@@pilsudski36 thank you ❤️

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@seymourblau6818

Grew up with this music, thank god!

@mauirascal

Me, too! Music will never be up to the standards of those years...the 40's! The greatest years of my life!

@juanleonardomerlosrosales8294

My father danced to this song with my mother back in the 1940s. I will dance it with my wife María this October when she celebrates her 50th wedding anniversary. At our Golden Weddings.

@shesmintygreen

I'm always a fan of jazz and swing and this is one of my favourites and it has my name in it, Marie

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