Dearly Beloved
John T. Williams Lyrics

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Tell me that it's true,
Tell me you agree,
I was meant for you,
You were meant for me.

[Chorus:]
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,

Angel eyes knew you,
Angel voices led me to you
Nothing could save me,
Fate gave me a sign
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine
So I say merely,
Dearly beloved be mine.

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of John T. Williams's song Dearly Beloved speak of the intense longing for love that can consume a person. The singer here is asking for confirmation that the love between two people is true and mutual. He expresses a belief, perhaps even a destiny, that says he and his beloved are meant to be together. The chorus takes these expressions of desire even further, expressing a sense of destiny and spiritual connection between the two lovers. In this interpretation, the singer feels that their union was pre-ordained by angelic forces. This sense of a higher power playing a role in the singer's romantic life is reinforced with lines about being given a sign by fate.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me that it's true,
Confirm the truth of my belief,

Tell me you agree,
Affirm that you concur with me,

I was meant for you,
Destined and intended to be with you,

You were meant for me.
Destined and intended to be with me,

[Chorus:]
Refrain

Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Dearest one, with great clarity I perceive

Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
You were created for me in Heaven,

Angel eyes knew you,
Supernatural beings recognized you,

Angel voices led me to you
Supernatural beings guided me to you

Nothing could save me,
Nothing could protect or deliver me,

Fate gave me a sign
Destiny presented me with an omen,