Marianne
Hootenanny Singers Lyrics
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Marianne, skulle blott se henne le
Vita tänder, lingult hår
Fyller sjutton nu i år
Än har ingen gett dig ringen, Marianne
Marianne, jag vet ingen lika fin
Marianne, lika söt och feminin
Du är ingen annan lik
Ingen annan har den pannan, Marianne
Marianne, Marianne
Marianne
Marianne, vem skall bli din hjärtekung
Marianne, du är lycklig du är ung
Kanske blomma vårar än
Innan du skall finna den
Finna vännen ibland männen, Marianne
Marianne, får du nånsin bryderi
Marianne, kom till mig jag står dig bi
Kan du ej bestämma dig
Kom och gift dig då med mig
Jag är bäste, känner prästen, Marianne
Marianne, Marianne
Marianne
The song "Marianne" by Hootenanny Singers is an ode to a girl named Marianne. The song describes her as a beautiful and sweet girl who is turning seventeen. The song speaks about her attracting attention from young men and how she is yet to find someone to give her a ring. The song goes on to admire Marianne's unique beauty, making her stand out from others, specifically pointing out her forehead. The song then asks who will end up being Marianne's king and wishes her happiness as she is young and has yet to experience blossoming love. Furthermore, the singer declares his willingness to help Marianne if she ever needs it and even offers to marry Marianne if she can't make up her mind on whom to marry.
The lyrics to "Marianne" are straightforward and carry a simple message. On the surface level, the song is an admiring description of a girl named Marianne. However, the song goes beyond that as the singer wishes her happiness and offers her help, creating a sense of compassion and admiration for Marianne. The song's sweet melody and sincere lyrics make it a pleasant song to listen to, and its charm is further elevated by the beautiful Swedish language in which it is sung.
Line by Line Meaning
Marianne, och vi skulle bara se
We were going to see only Marianne
Marianne, skulle blott se henne le
We were going to see only Marianne smile
Vita tänder, lingult hår
White teeth, linguistically golden hair
Fyller sjutton nu i år
You turn seventeen this year
Än har ingen gett dig ringen, Marianne
No one has given you a ring yet, Marianne
Marianne, jag vet ingen lika fin
Marianne, I know no one as beautiful as you
Marianne, lika söt och feminin
Marianne, equally sweet and feminine
Blotta namnet är musik
The name alone is music
Du är ingen annan lik
There is no one else like you
Ingen annan har den pannan, Marianne
No one else has that forehead, Marianne
Marianne, Marianne
Marianne, Marianne
Marianne, vem skall bli din hjärtekung
Marianne, who will be your heart's king
Marianne, du är lycklig du är ung
Marianne, you are happy, you are young
Kanske blomma vårar än
Maybe spring will bloom again
Innan du skall finna den
Before you find him
Finna vännen ibland männen, Marianne
Find the friend among the men, Marianne
Marianne, får du nånsin bryderi
Marianne, do you ever get in trouble
Marianne, kom till mig jag står dig bi
Marianne, come to me, I'm here for you
Kan du ej bestämma dig
If you can't make up your mind
Kom och gift dig då med mig
Then come and marry me
Jag är bäste, känner prästen, Marianne
I am the best, the priest knows me, Marianne
Marianne, Marianne
Marianne, Marianne
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mazinwonderland3077
I was living and working in Gothenburg 1966, I bought a copy to take back to London. I still have it. 🥰
@kingwacky184
I love that. I hope you will treasure that memory forever.
@alexanderbrookes9331
Fantastic song from the The Hootenanny Singers. Swedish Legends Forever. Love them 💕 Alex
@user-ld5lw5uj8p
Бьорн самый красивый,и голос у него самый лучший....
@BirgittaKarlsson-xh5jp
Marianne Eek
@bjrganitalevvel9848
Jeg har desidert den beste motivasjonen, jeg har mistet alt, men lever.............
@roland2537
BRA
@SwedishGirlish
Sjukt bra:)
@sofiakenia205
Jute braaa