Marie
Mathilde Santing Lyrics


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You looked like a princess the night we met
With your hair piled up high
I will never forget
I'm drunk right now, baby, but I've got to be
Or I could never tell you
What you mean to me

I loved you the first time I saw you
And I always will love you Marie
I loved you the first time I saw you
And I always will love you Marie

You're the song that the trees sing
When the wind blows

You're a flower, you're a river
You're a rainbow
Sometimes I'm crazy, but I guess you know
I'm weak and I'm lazy and I've hurt you so
I never listen to a word you say
When you're in trouble
I just turn away

But I loved you the first time I saw you
And I always will love you Marie




I loved you the first time I saw you
And I always will love you Marie

Overall Meaning

The song "Marie" by Mathilde Santing is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to a special person in the songwriter's life. The lyrics describe a chance encounter with Marie, who is likened to a princess with her hair piled up high. The singer confesses to being drunk but feels compelled to express what Marie means to them. The lyrics go on to describe how the singer fell in love with Marie at first sight and will always love her, despite his flaws and mistakes.


The second verse of the song compares Marie to the natural world. She is described as "the song that the trees sing when the wind blows," "a flower," "a river," and "a rainbow." This imagery conveys the depth and beauty of the singer's love for Marie. However, the third verse reveals that the singer has not always treated Marie as she deserves. He admits to being weak and lazy, hurting her, and not listening to her when she is in trouble. Despite this, he still loves her and always will.


Line by Line Meaning

You looked like a princess the night we met
When I first saw you, you were so elegant and stunning that it was like meeting a fairy tale princess.


With your hair piled up high
You had a beautiful hairstyle that was piled up high on your head, making you look even more regal.


I will never forget
The memory of meeting you that night is permanently etched in my mind, I will always remember it.


I'm drunk right now, baby, but I've got to be
I may be under the influence of alcohol at the moment, but it's necessary as it gives me the courage to tell you what I truly feel.


Or I could never tell you
Without the influence of alcohol, I would never be able to confess my love for you, as I'm too timid.


What you mean to me
I want to convey what you truly mean to me despite my flaws and lacking the courage to confess my love most of the time.


You're the song that the trees sing
You are so beautiful and delightful that when the wind passes by the trees, it almost seems like they are singing a song of admiration for you.


When the wind blows
This happens when the wind passes by and brings the beauty of nature to life, just like you bring beauty and life to everything around you.


You're a flower, you're a river
As a flower, you grace the scenery with your vibrant color and delicate petals, while as a river, you nourish and sustain life, bringing sustenance to people that depend on you.


You're a rainbow
Just like a rainbow, you're an epitome of light, hope, and beauty, you add color to the world just by being present in it.


Sometimes I'm crazy, but I guess you know
I'm aware I'm not perfect, and sometimes I might act crazy and do something annoying or unpleasant, but you already know this.


I'm weak and I'm lazy and I've hurt you so
I may not be a perfect person, sometimes I lack energy and motivation, and sometimes I might say or do things that hurt you, but I never intend to do so.


I never listen to a word you say
I regret that sometimes, I am too caught up in my own world that I fail to listen to your opinions and end up being selfish.


When you're in trouble
Even when you're going through hardships that are challenging, I'm reluctant to offer my shoulder to lean on to offer my help as I prefer to be alone.


I just turn away
I wish I could be a better person, but oftentimes, when you are in dire need of my help, I just turn my back on you and walk away.


But I loved you the first time I saw you
Since the moment I first saw you, I fell in love with you and have never stopped feeling that way about you.


And I always will love you Marie
I will always love you, Marie, despite my flaws and shortcomings, and want to offer you a lifetime of love, happiness, and companionship.


I loved you the first time I saw you
I loved you from the moment I met you, and my feelings towards you have never faltered since.


And I always will love you Marie
I want to affirm my love and commitment to you that it will last forever, so please accept my love and let me spend the rest of my life cherishing you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN

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