Dearly Beloved
Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
(refrain)
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;
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
The song "Dearly Beloved" by Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra is a romantic love song that talks about two people who were meant to be together. The first two lines of the song, "Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree, I was meant for you, You were meant for me" highlights the strong connection that the two lovers have and the belief that they were destined to be together.
The refrain of the song, "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" further emphasizes the idea of fate and destiny, as it speaks of how the two lovers were destined to be together from the very beginning. The lyrics also suggest that the lovers were brought together by some higher power, which is symbolized by the reference to angels.
The song ends with the line "So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine", which signifies the deep love that the singer holds for their beloved, and their desire to be together forever. Overall, "Dearly Beloved" is a beautifully written love song that speaks of the power of destiny and true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree,
Please confirm that what I'm feeling is mutual.
I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
Our destinies are intertwined.
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
My love for you is crystal clear.
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Our love was predestined by a higher power.
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Divine intervention brought us together.
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
There was no avoiding our union- it was fated from the start.
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;
I'm committed to loving you unconditionally.
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
I ask you, my beloved, to be mine forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, JOHN H. MERCER
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