Marie
Jimmy Dorsey Lyrics


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Marie, Marie, Marie

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
The words, "Will you surrender
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)?"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jimmy Dorsey's song "Marie" convey a tender and bittersweet story of love and longing. In the song, the singer addresses Marie, expressing that the dawn is breaking and she will soon awaken. However, this awakening will bring with it a heartache and tears as she remembers the beautiful moments they shared. The mention of the moon and a tender kiss suggests a past romance full of romance and passion. The singer questions if Marie will surrender herself to him once again.


The repetition of Marie's name throughout the song emphasizes the emotional connection between the two characters, as if calling out to her in both affection and urgency. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and regret, as the singer knows that Marie's awakening will only bring sadness and longing to both of them.


Overall, the lyrics of "Marie" depict a love story filled with intense emotions, memories, and a longing for reconciliation. It captures the complexity of relationships, where the sweetness of past moments is juxtaposed with the pain of a potential loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, the morning is beginning


Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
Marie, oh Marie, you will soon be awakening from sleep


To find you heart is aching
To discover that your heart is filled with pain


And tears, (and tears) will fall, (will fall) as you recall
And tears, tears will drop, as you remember


The moon in all its splendor
The moon in all its magnificence


A kiss, (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
A kiss, oh, such a gentle kiss


The words, "Will you surrender
The words, "Will you give in


To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie)?"
To me, Marie, Marie?


Marie, you'll soon be waking
Marie, you will soon be awakening from sleep


To find you heart is aching
To discover that your heart is filled with pain


And tears, (and tears) will fall, (will fall) as you recall
And tears, tears will drop, as you remember


The moon in all its splendor
The moon in all its magnificence


A kiss, (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
A kiss, oh, such a gentle kiss


The words, "Will you surrender
The words, "Will you give in


To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie) Marie (Marie)?"
To me, Marie, Marie?




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Berlin

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@bethbartlett5692

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I trust that, my Dad was as well.
Virgo, "craftsmanship" to details. Most worthy.

That he did. Sinatra grasp the subject and amazed every vocal artist whom ever listened, with his technique.
Sinatra's Folks Managed my husband (we, the husband and I, are no longer under contract, but he remains a superb Vocal Artist) Tony Oppesadino and the late one and only Jilly.

Miss the Music and so many dear friends - was truly wonderful, Sinatra too. ❤

Best Wellbeing ...



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@davidbowles7047

I remember my Dad humming this song all of my life, I'm crying now because I miss him so much.
He was a POW in WW2
Battle of the Bulge.

@alsuz

God bless you, David.

@patricecalacione5052

My father too, captured in north africa 1942, 3 1/2 years a pow, he didn t know what happened in the world for those years about the war, music etc, so he had alot of catching up to do

@mrbojangles977

Your dad must have been a fabulous man ..

@pilsudski36

Much respect to your father, and to all who served with him.

@davidbowles7047

@@pilsudski36 thank you ❤️

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@seymourblau6818

Grew up with this music, thank god!

@mauirascal

Me, too! Music will never be up to the standards of those years...the 40's! The greatest years of my life!

@juanleonardomerlosrosales8294

My father danced to this song with my mother back in the 1940s. I will dance it with my wife María this October when she celebrates her 50th wedding anniversary. At our Golden Weddings.

@shesmintygreen

I'm always a fan of jazz and swing and this is one of my favourites and it has my name in it, Marie

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