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Marry Me
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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I'm coming back, back home to you
And I know now for sure that my wandering days are through
I've looked around, most every place
But all that I ever see is your lovely face
When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
I want to spend my life with you
A little band of gold for everyone to see
I'll tell the world if you marry me
But out of mind is out of sight
Didn't know that your love would be watching me each night
Thought I'd have fun with someone new
But now that I know it is your love that's so true
When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
I want to spend my life with you
A little band of gold for everyone to see
I'll tell the world if you marry me
When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
I want to spend my life with you
A little band gold for everyone to see
I'll tell the world if you marry me

Overall Meaning

In Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Marry Me," the singer is declaring their love for their significant other and asking for their hand in marriage. The lyrics speak of a journey of self-discovery and exploration but ultimately, the singer realizes that they belong with their beloved. They have seen and experienced other places and people, but all they can see is their lover's face. The singer is certain that their wandering days are over and they want to spend the rest of their life with their partner. They want to make a public declaration of their love and commitment by getting married and wearing a little band of gold for everyone to see. The singer recognizes that they made a mistake by trying to have fun with someone new, but now they know that their lover's love is true and they want to commit to them completely.


The song's lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and regret for past actions but also a hopeful and earnest desire for a loving, committed relationship. It speaks to the timeless need for love and companionship and the willingness to make a lifelong commitment. The tone of the song is romantic and passionate with a touch of sadness and desperation. It is a heartfelt plea for acceptance and a declaration of eternal love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm coming back, back home to you
I am returning home to you.


And I know now for sure that my wandering days are through
I am certain that I am done with wandering.


I've looked around, most every place
I have searched through most of the places.


But all that I ever see is your lovely face
But I see only your beautiful face everywhere.


When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
When I return, please agree to marry me.


I want to spend my life with you
I wish to spend the rest of my life with you.


A little band of gold for everyone to see
We will wear matching wedding rings.


I'll tell the world if you marry me
I will announce to the world that we are married.


But out of mind is out of sight
If you are not on my mind, I cannot see you.


Didn't know that your love would be watching me each night
I did not realize the depth of your love for me until I felt it watching over me each night.


Thought I'd have fun with someone new
I thought I would have a good time with someone else.


But now that I know it is your love that's so true
But now I understand that it is your unwavering love that I need.


When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
When I return, please agree to marry me.


I want to spend my life with you
I wish to spend the rest of my life with you.


A little band gold for everyone to see
We will exchange wedding rings for all to witness.


I'll tell the world if you marry me
I will proudly share with the world that we are happily married.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY MASON, LES REED

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@connieclayton9150

What a gorgeous singer with the best voice in the world !! Then and even now at the young age of 85 !

@nanettenn9734

Your right Connie ,he is still such a gorgeous singer.He is the greatest performer ever.Love him endlessly.

@lisalawton7867

Wow! 87 and the msn is still singing!😊
God bless him ! I still love his singing 😊❤

@mariagallo6660

This man's romantic songs makes my heart soar

@donnagallagher1992

I wouldnt want to be married to him. He is happily married to Patricia. She is a very strong lady to be married to the hottest man in the world.

@geofflangille5126

Awesome song finish heard it when l was 10, still love it today at 62

@alegnabcn

Es algo divino este hombre .. nunca mas habrà nadie como el ..

@user-ze5zc1ki2j

Совершенно с вами согласна.

@corneliapopescu52

@@user-ze5zc1ki2j BONJOUR !
MOI AUSSI !!! MERCI MR.ENGELBERT, MERCI LA VIE !!!
NELLY, BELGIQUE, FAN DEPUIS 197O.

@elisabethleimer6835

What a great singer, with the most amazing voice, then and now !

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