... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
Marie
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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We pledged our love from to eternity
Now along the pebbled pathway to her door
We kissed and then we kissed again and parted on the shore
The angels wings reached out upon the sea
I saw her kneel and say a prayer for me
When winters gone and spring is on
musical interlude
Hay I left her by the river sainte marie
We pledged our love from to eternity
Now along the pebbled pathway to her door
We kissed and then we kissed again and parted on the shore
The angels wings reached out upon the sea
I saw her kneel and say a prayer for me
When winters gone and spring is on
I will meet her by the river
We will meet by the river sainte marie
The lyrics of Frankie Laine's song, "By The River Sainte Marie," describe the bittersweet farewell of two lovers at the end of the summer. The first two lines set the scene by letting us know that they have been pledging their love to each other endlessly, and now they must part ways, with one of them leaving by the river. The lovers' moment was intense and significant, with them kissing multiple times before they part. The third and fourth lines, "Now along the pebbled pathway to her door, we kissed and then we kissed again, and parted on the shore," denote that the moment was so impactful that it was hard for them to leave each other.
As the lover departs, they witness a beautiful scene. The angels' wings reach out upon the sea, and the other lover kneels down to pray for them, hoping that they will meet again when the winter passes and the spring is back. In the end, they both promise to meet by the river Sainte Marie.
The song speaks about the sacrifice that a couple may have to make when they are torn apart by situations beyond their control. It also talks about hope, faith, and the power of nature to bring people back together.
Line by Line Meaning
I left her by the river sainte marie
I had to depart from my love on the banks of the River Sainte Marie
We pledged our love from to eternity
We promised to love each other forever
Now along the pebbled pathway to her door
I used to walk on the cobbled path to reach her doorstep
We kissed and then we kissed again and parted on the shore
We shared a goodbye kiss before parting near the waters
The angels wings reached out upon the sea
I witnessed the tranquil sea and imagined angel's wings spreading across it
I saw her kneel and say a prayer for me
I saw my beloved kneel and pray for my well-being
When winters gone and spring is on
By the time winter fades and spring arrives
I will meet her by the river sainte marie hay
I will reunite with her by the River Sainte Marie
We will meet by the river sainte marie
We will meet each other once again by the River Sainte Marie
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edgar Leslie, Harry Warren
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Corrie121
Great post. It is good to hear the verse of this nice song. Thank you for sharing.
Mark Gallagher
Your welcome, and the verse of this song sets up the rest of the more up tempo medley.
Nick Riggio
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