Third Finger Left Hand
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Lyrics


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At last my dreams come true
Today he said "I do"
Friends said it couldn't be done
But all his love I know I've won
'Cause 3rd finger, left hand
That's where he placed the wedding band

He walked right up to me
& pledged his love for me
I longed to hear him say
The sweet words he spoke that day
Made me feel so good inside
The tears came to my eyes
I love him above the rest
'Cause in my book he's the best

'Cause he did something that no one else did
Friends said it couldn't be done
But all his love I know I've won
'Cause 3rd finger, left hand
That's where he placed the wedding band

His words were precious few
But all along my heart knew
That no other boys in line
Could ever change my mind
Other boys I sent away
I locked my heart till our wedding day
I love him above the rest
'Cause in my book he's the best

'Cause he did something that no one else did
Friends said it couldn't be done
But all his love I know I've won
'Cause 3rd finger, left hand
That's where he placed the wedding band





3rd finger, left hand
That's where he placed the wedding band

Overall Meaning

The song "Third Finger Left Hand" by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas is a classic love song recounting the singer's joy at finally getting married to the love of her life. The song speaks of how her dreams have finally come true as her man has now become her husband. Friends might have thought that it was impossible for him to marry her, but her relentless love for him helped her win his heart. The third finger of her left hand is now laden with a wedding band, an indication of their commitment to each other.


The song highlights that the singer was the woman of her man's choice, despite the doubts and discouragements of her friends. When he pledged his love to her, with precious few words, it made her feel so good inside that she shed tears. The song also showcases the singer's resolve to keep her heart locked till her wedding day despite other boys being interested in her. She sings that her love for the man is above everyone else in her book, and her love for him has given her the perfect marriage.


Line by Line Meaning

At last my dreams come true
She has finally achieved her dream of getting married


Today he said "I do"
Her husband has just said his vows


Friends said it couldn't be done
Her friends did not think she would ever get married


But all his love I know I've won
She has won her husband's love and affection


'Cause 3rd finger, left hand
The wedding ring is on her left-hand ring finger


He walked right up to me
He approached her directly


& pledged his love for me
He professed his love to her


I longed to hear him say
She wanted to hear him say he loved her


The sweet words he spoke that day
His words were loving and romantic


Made me feel so good inside
His words had a positive impact on her emotions


The tears came to my eyes
She cried with joy


I love him above the rest
She loves him more than anyone else


'Cause in my book he's the best
She believes he is the best partner for her


'Cause he did something that no one else did
He accomplished something that others did not think was possible


His words were precious few
He did not say much


But all along my heart knew
She always knew she loved him


That no other boys in line
No other suitors could compare to him


Could ever change my mind
She was sure about her love for him


Other boys I sent away
She rejected other suitors


I locked my heart till our wedding day
She remained faithful until their wedding


'Cause he did something that no one else did
He accomplished something that others did not think was possible


Friends said it couldn't be done
Her friends did not think she would ever get married


But all his love I know I've won
She has won her husband's love and affection


'Cause 3rd finger, left hand
The wedding ring is on her left-hand ring finger


That's where he placed the wedding band
The wedding ring was placed on her left-hand ring finger




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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