Marie
Newman Randy Lyrics
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With your hair piled up high
I will never forget
I'm drunk right now baby
But I've got to be
Or I never could tell you
What you meant to me
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
And I'm weak and I'm lazy
And I've hurt you so
And I don't listen to a word you say
When you're in trouble I just turn away
I love you, 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
In Randy Newman's song "Marie", the singer is deeply in love with a woman named Marie. He begins by describing how she looked like a princess when they first met, with her hair piled up high. He admits that he's currently drunk, but feels he needs to tell her how much she means to him.
The singer then expresses his love for Marie, stating that he loved her from the moment they met and will always love her. He compares her to the beauty and serenity of nature, describing her as the song the trees sing when the wind blows and a flower, river, and rainbow. He acknowledges his flaws and how he has hurt her, admitting that he doesn't always listen to her when she needs him.
Overall, the song paints a picture of deep and enduring love, despite the flaws and difficulties that come with it. The singer sees Marie as a symbol of beauty and nature, and despite his imperfections and mistakes, he knows that he will always love her.
Line by Line Meaning
You looked like a princess the night we met
Upon seeing you that first time, I was struck by your beauty and grace, which reminded me of a princess.
With your hair piled up high
Your hair was styled elegantly and attractively, enhancing your overall appearance.
I will never forget
Your stunning appearance that night made such an impression on me that I will never forget it.
I'm drunk right now baby
I am currently intoxicated, which allows me to express my honest feelings freely.
But I've got to be
I feel that I need to be drunk to have the courage to confess my love for you.
Or I never could tell you
If I were not under the influence, I would not have the courage to tell you how I feel.
What you meant to me
You hold significant importance in my life, and I want you to know how much you mean to me.
I loved you the first time I saw you
From the moment I laid eyes on you, I had already fallen in love with you.
And I always will love you Marie
My love for you is everlasting, and will remain true even now.
You're the song
You have a musical quality to you that is reminiscent of a melody.
That the trees sing when the wind blows
Your presence can inspire and evoke feelings of the natural world.
You're a flower, you're a river, you're a rainbow
You possess qualities of natural beauty such as those found in a variety of landscapes and elements.
Sometimes I'm crazy
Occasionally, I may behave irrationally or unexpectedly.
But I guess you know
I have a sense that you are aware of my actions.
And I'm weak and I'm lazy
I can be vulnerable and unmotivated at times, which may affect my behavior towards you.
And I've hurt you so
I am aware that my actions have caused you harm or pain at times.
And I don't listen to a word you say
I have a tendency to not fully pay attention to what you are saying, and may act accordingly.
When you're in trouble I just turn away
When you are experiencing hardship or distress, I may not be there to support you emotionally.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kleermaker1000
Marie
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 never could 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
And I'm weak and I'm lazy
And I hurt you so
And I don't listen to a word you say
When you're in trouble I turn away
I love you, 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
Malphaedor Frost
full confession. I basically can't listen to this without bursting into tears. Or, really even thinking about it without bursting into tears. The sense of remorse is just so intense.
Celia Milton
I feel the same way. Another insanely appropriate, gorgeous wedding song
T Allen
you're very far, from being alone
Malcolm Jawo Howell
It's a haunting melody and beautiful sad feeling to it
Laurie King
me, too
Maria Medina
Agreed. It's a very powerful song and has great meaning to me.
Charlotte Kerr
A beautiful song by a really underrated artist.
Nathan Reiber
@Ida Baca I think I know what people mean when they say underrated. Like yeah, Randy's been recogniized for his talent, but I don't think that that recognition really articulated just how miraculously brilliant his music is. Like, yeah Randy didn't push music to a new place theoretically or inspire a movement in pop music, etc., but what he accomplishes is something much deeper than that. He's more like Lorraine Hansbury or William Faulkner than he is Michael Jackson or Shostakovich, and I don't think that he's been properly recognized for his deeply moving contributions to our culture,which both chronicles our history (America) and prompts to us to plunge into personal depths we may not have even been aware we had through his stunning portraits of fully human characters with immeasurable depth - such as this one.
No number of golden trophies could appropriately communicate that. He should be a universally recognized cultural touchstone.
dpy331
Not underrated by me, but what the hell would I know?
Mad AsHell
Who underrates him? Only the musically ignorant...