Love and Marriage
Eddie Fisher Lyrics


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Love and marriage, love and marriage,
Go together like a horse and carriage.
This I tell ya, brother, you can't have one without the other.

Love and marriage, love and marriage,
It's an institute you can't disparage.
Ask the local gentry and they will say it's elementary.
Try, try, try to separate them, it's an illusion.
Try, try, try and you only come to this conclusion:

Love and marriage, love and marriage,
Go together like a horse and carriage.
Dad was told by mother you can't have one
You can't have none.
You can't have one without the other.

Try, try, try to separate them, it's an illusion.
Try, try, try and you only come to this conclusion:

Love and marriage, love and marriage,
Go together like a horse and carriage.
Dad was told by mother you can't have one




(You can't have none.)
You can't have one without the other.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie Fisher's song "Love And Marriage" convey a simple yet powerful message about the inseparable connection between love and marriage. The repeated phrase, "Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage," illustrates the belief that these two concepts are intertwined and dependent on each other. The comparison to a horse and carriage emphasizes the notion that they are meant to be together, just like the two entities in a successful relationship.


The line, "This I tell ya, brother, you can't have one without the other," emphasizes the importance of both love and marriage in a successful union. It suggests that one cannot exist or thrive without the other. This line serves as a reminder that love is the foundation upon which a strong marriage is built, and marriage helps to sustain and reinforce that love.


The lyrics further reinforce the idea that love and marriage are not to be underestimated, describing them as an "institute you can't disparage." This portrays marriage as a revered institution that should not be undervalued or taken lightly. The subsequent line adds credence to this notion by suggesting that asking the "local gentry," or the individuals within the community, would yield the same understanding - that the connection between love and marriage is fundamental and obvious.


The lyrics then present the idea that attempts to separate love and marriage are futile. The repeated urging to "try, try, try to separate them" implies that such attempts are nothing more than an illusion, highlighting the inherent bond between love and marriage. The line, "Try, try, try and you only come to this conclusion," suggests that the conclusion reached after attempting to separate them is that it cannot be done.


In conclusion, Eddie Fisher's song "Love And Marriage" uses catchy and straightforward lyrics to express the inseparable connection between love and marriage. It emphasizes that they go hand in hand, just like a horse and carriage. The song also suggests that any attempts to separate them are illusory, reinforcing the idea that they need each other to thrive and succeed. Ultimately, the lyrics affirm the importance of both love and marriage in creating a fulfilling and lasting relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Love and marriage, love and marriage,
Love and marriage are closely connected and go hand in hand.


Go together like a horse and carriage.
They complement each other perfectly, just like a horse and carriage.


This I tell ya, brother, you can't have one without the other.
You cannot have love without marriage, and vice versa. They are inseparable.


It's an institute you can't disparage.
Love and marriage are a sacred and important social institution that should not be criticized or belittled.


Ask the local gentry and they will say it's elementary.
If you ask the people in the community, they will say that the connection between love and marriage is obvious and fundamental.


Try, try, try to separate them, it's an illusion.
Attempting to separate love and marriage is merely a false perception or misconception.


Try, try, try and you only come to this conclusion:
If you persist in trying to separate love and marriage, you will ultimately reach this realization.


Dad was told by mother you can't have one
The mother advised the father that he cannot have love only or marriage only.


You can't have none.
Having neither love nor marriage is not an option.


Dad was told by mother you can't have one without the other.
The mother emphasized to the father that love and marriage must go hand in hand, and cannot be separated.




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Written by: James Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn

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