I Do I Do In The Sky
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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Why don't you pretend I'm her?
Forget that I'm her oldest friend
Forget about the way we were
If it were me, I'd like to hear
If it were me, I'd like to know
You'd never ever let me go
I can, I will
I'll love you until
The world stops turnin'
The sun stops burnin'
Just promise to be honest and true
That's how you say
That's how you say "I do"
Maybe I should take her hand
That sounds like a decent plan
Maybe we should get real close
I can feel it in my toes
Maybe I should kiss her and
I think I'm gonna need a fan
See if somethin' starts to grow
Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho
Say your eyes will never stray
Well, sometimes it's hard to look away
I swear to him my loyalty
Kinda like you did with me
I can
They can
I will
They will
I'll love you until
The cows come home and
The moon stops glowin'
Be able to be faithful and true
So true
That's how you say
Hey
That's how you say "I do"
In sickness and in wealth
I think you mean health
Forsaking all others
Including yourself
For better or worse
'Til we're in a hearse
He'll be my last love
Well, he can't be your first
I can
I can
I will
I will
I'll love you until
The trees stop breechin'
The preacher stops preachin'
Forever is forever, it's true
That's how you say
Hey
That's how you say "I do"
How can she say
How can I say
Just let her say
If I ever say
I do
I do
I do
I do
I do
In the song "I Do, I Do" from the Original Broadway Cast, the lyrics delve into a complex emotional journey between two characters who are contemplating their feelings for each other. The opening lines, "Why don't you pretend I'm him? / Why don't you pretend I'm her?", suggest a role reversal or a desire to test the boundaries of their relationship. There is an element of confusion and longing as they grapple with seeing each other in a different light.
The lyrics then explore the idea of forgetting the past and being open to new possibilities. The character expresses a wish to be reassured of enduring love and commitment, symbolized by the lines "If it were me, I'd like to hear / You'd hold me for a hundred years / If it were me, I'd like to know / You'd never ever let me go." There is a yearning for security and a deep connection that transcends time and space.
As the song progresses, the characters contemplate taking a step forward in their relationship. The playful and flirtatious lines "Maybe I should take her hand / That sounds like a decent plan / Maybe we should get real close / I can feel it in my toes" suggest a sense of excitement and anticipation. There is a sense of discovery and longing for intimacy as they navigate the complexities of their emotions.
The final verses of the song explore the traditional vows of marriage, juxtaposed with a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. The characters express their willingness to commit to each other, despite the challenges they may face. The repeated refrain of "I do" underscores the theme of love, loyalty, and the enduring nature of relationships. Overall, the lyrics of "I Do, I Do" capture a poignant and heartfelt exploration of love, commitment, and the complexities of human emotions.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally
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