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Wedding Dress
Mark Lanegan Lyrics
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And burn like there's no more tomorrows?
Will you walk with me underground
And forgive all my sicknesses and my sorrows?
Will you be shamed if I shake like I'm dyin'
When I fall to my knees and I'm crying?
Will you visit me where my body rests
Will you put on that long white dress?
Ba dadada, da, badadadada dadada
Ba dadada, da, badadada
The end could be soon, we'd better rent a room
So you can love me
Will you put on that long white dress
While I burn when there's no more tomorrows?
Will you remember me through the years I'll miss
And forget all the sadnesses and the sorrows?
Ba dadada, da, badadadada dadada
Ba dadada, da, badadada
We got buried in the fever
Now you love me
Get a room, so you can love me
The lyrics of Mark Lanegan's song Wedding Dress speak of the desire for a partner who would love and accept him despite his personal flaws and faults. The lyrics evoke feelings of vulnerability, uncertainty, and hopelessness, which are all expressed through the melancholy and somber tone of the music. Lanegan's voice accentuates the sorrowful mood, and as he sings "Will you put on that long white gown, And burn like there's no more tomorrows? Will you walk with me underground, And forgive all my sicknesses and my sorrows?" he conveys a sense of desperation and a need for acceptance from his partner.
The lyrics become increasingly emotional as he asks whether the person would be shamed or embarrassed by his suffering, whether they would visit him after his death, and whether they would remember him fondly. The last verse emphasizes the urgency of the situation as he says, "The end could be soon, we'd better rent a room, So you can love me." This last line suggests that despite his shortcomings, he still craves love and affection from his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you put on that long white gown
Will you marry me?
And burn like there's no more tomorrows?
Are you willing to love me passionately?
Will you walk with me underground
Are you willing to face life's challenges with me?
And forgive all my sicknesses and my sorrows?
Are you willing to accept and love me despite my faults and mistakes?
Will you be shamed if I shake like I'm dyin'
Are you willing to support me in my darkest and weakest moments?
When I fall to my knees and I'm crying?
Are you willing to comfort me when I am emotionally vulnerable?
Will you visit me where my body rests
Will you remember and honor me after I die?
Will you put on that long white dress?
Will you mourn my death properly?
The end could be soon, we'd better rent a room
Life is short, let's make the most of it and spend time together.
So you can love me
Let's not waste any more time before it's too late.
While I burn when there's no more tomorrows?
While I passionately love you until the end.
Will you remember me through the years I'll miss
Will you cherish and remember our time together?
And forget all the sadnesses and the sorrows?
Will you overlook the difficult times and only remember the good ones?
We got buried in the fever
We were caught up in a passionate love affair.
Now you love me
Despite everything, you still love me.
Get a room, so you can love me
Let's spend time together and express our love.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARK LANEGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chrisdietrich2445
"Would you put on that long white gown
And burn like there's no more tomorrows?
Will you walk with me underground
And forgive all my sicknesses and my sorrows?
Will you be shamed if I shake like I'm dyin'
When I fall to my knees and I'm crying?
Will you visit me where my body rests
Will you put on that long white dress?
Ba dadada, da, badadadada dadada
Ba dadada, da, badadada
The end could be soon, we'd better rent a room
So you can love me
Will you put on that long white dress
While I burn when there's no more tomorrows?
Will you remember me through the years I'll miss
And forget all the sadnesses and the sorrows?
Ba dadada, da, badadadada dadada
Ba dadada, da, badadada
We got buried in the fever
Now you love me
Get a room, so you can love me"
@davefox3424
He was never underrated, he’s everybody’s little secret. Absolute genius, honest with no hidden agendas just real. Was at his last Dublin gig and no words could describe the waves of emotion between him and the audience... beautiful evening...💔✌️🙏🦊
@mazzy1959
Agree.. Lanegan such my little secret, personally, that no one I knew could understand my devastation at his loss. Great you were able to see him live. I bet it was an incredible experience. Much Love 💕
@markriley232
You've got it Dave...
@brandonmartin4758
I hope him and Bourdain are having a blast, they are definitely missed
@HowTheGodzChill
Perfectly worded
@TheMostoes
True
@Mike-O-Sullivan
When that voice rolls in...every song in the world becomes his kingdom. Miss you, big man.
@digitaltango
Shelley is so stunning in this video. I love their voices together. They were such a cool couple and this song is amazing! Mark's voice is just incredible. I used to listen to this song on a loop in my car... the way it creeps in and crawls along... love it!!! RIP Mark - my favourite singer and artist of all time
@gphil2001
Totally with agree with everything you said. Still so sad, might never get over this one.
@chloen3020
I had no idea that was his wife. She must be listening to this song a lot these days....