Marie
Frank Sinatra Tommy Dorsey & The Sentimentalists Lyrics
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Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
To find you heart is aching
And tears, (and tears) will fall, (will fall) as you recall
The moon in all its splendor
A kiss, (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie)?"
Marie, you'll soon be waking
To find you heart is aching
And tears, (and tears) will fall, (will fall) as you recall
The moon in all its splendor
A kiss, (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
The words, "Will you surrender
To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie) Marie (Marie)?"
Frank Sinatra's song "Marie" is a beautiful love ballad that captures the nostalgia and heartbreak of a man who wishes to reunite with his lost love, Marie. The lyrics begin with the image of dawn breaking, and the singer tells Marie that she will soon awaken to find her heart aching and tears falling. The tears are provoked by the memories of their love, which are triggered by the moon in all its splendor, a tender kiss, and the words, "Will you surrender to me, Marie?"
The repetition of Marie's name throughout the song gives it a haunting quality, as if the singer is calling out to her from the depths of his soul. It is as if he cannot bear the thought of losing her and is desperate to be reunited with her. The melody is simple and elegant, mirroring the sadness and longing of the lyrics. The song culminates in a repetition of the title, as if the singer is begging Marie to return to him and soothe his aching heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, the dawn is breaking signifying the start of a new day and the end of the night that was filled with consoling and loving company.
Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
Marie, with the morning sun shining, you will soon wake up and start acknowledging the memories of the last night.
To find you heart is aching
When you wake up, you will experience sorrow and pain in your heart.
And tears, (and tears) will fall, (will fall) as you recall
Your aching heart will lead to tears and more tears as you go on recollecting the past.
The moon in all its splendor
You'll remember the moon of the last night, which was shining beautifully.
A kiss, (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
Also, the kiss that was delicately placed on your lips, which is still soothing and comforting.
The words, "Will you surrender
At the same time, you'll remember the words uttered by the companion, pleading you to abandon yourself to him.
To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie)?"
He is asking you, Marie, if you are willing to submit yourself to him.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Berlin
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