Marry Me
St. Vincent Lyrics

Marry me, John, marry me, John
The singer desperately desires to marry John and repeats the request twice for emphasis.

I'll be so good to you
The singer promises to be a faithful and loving partner to John.

You won't realize I'm gone
The singer implies that she will be so committed to John that he won't notice her absence.

Many people wanna make money, make love
The artist observes that many people prioritize money and romance in their lives.

Make friends, make peace with death
The artist adds that some people prioritize friendship and facing mortality.

But most mainly wanna win the game
The singer believes that most people are driven to succeed and come out on top.

They came to win, they want to come out ahead
The singer emphasizes that many people are highly competitive by nature.

But you, you're a rock with a heart
The artist compliments John by saying that he is solid and dependable, but also emotional and compassionate.

Like a socket I can plug into at will
The artist feels that she can always count on John for support and affection.

And will you guess when I come around next?
The artist is unsure if John will be receptive to her next visit or approach.

I hope your open sign is blinking still
The singer hopes that John will remain open and welcoming to her overtures.

As for me, I would have to agree
The artist admits that she is indecisive and changeable in her romantic interests.

I'm as fickle as a paper doll
The singer compares herself to a flimsy, insubstantial plaything.

Being kicked by the wind
The singer feels that she is easily thrown around by circumstances beyond her control.

When I touch down again
The singer anticipates landing in another romantic relationship soon.

I'll be in someone else's arms
The artist implies that she will have moved on to another lover.

Oh, John, come on
The artist urges John to consummate their relationship.

We'll do what married people do
The singer suggests that they engage in physical intimacy as if they were a married couple.

Oh, John (I don't care)
The singer dismisses any social norms or conventions that might prevent them from having sex.

Come on (what you are)
The artist encourages John to be himself and not worry about societal expectations.

Let's do what Mary and Joseph did (I want to marry you)
The artist invokes the biblical story of Mary and Joseph, who were engaged but did not consummate their relationship until after marriage, and reiterates her desire to marry John.

Without the kid (I want to marry you)
The artist clarifies that she wants to marry John without the pregnancy that Mary experienced.

You won't realize I've gone
The singer repeats her earlier claim that John won't notice her absence because of his love and loyalty.

You won't realize I've gone
The artist repeats her assertion for emphasis.

You won't realize I've gone
The singer repeats her assertion for emphasis.

You won't realize I've gone
The singer repeats her assertion for emphasis.

Many people wanna make money, make love (marry me, John)
The singer repeats the earlier refrain and implies that she is competing with others for John's affection.

Make friends, make peace with death (marry me, John)
The artist repeats the earlier refrain and emphasizes that she is John's best choice for a partner.

Many people wanna make money, make love (marry me, John)
The artist repeats the earlier refrain and hints that she is willing to do anything to win John's heart.

Make friends, make peace with death (marry me, John)
The singer repeats the earlier refrain and asserts that she can give John more than just material wealth and physical pleasure.

Many people wanna make money, make love (marry me, John)
The singer repeats the earlier refrain and emphasizes that she is determined to have John as her husband.

Make friends, make peace with death (marry me, John)
The artist repeats the earlier refrain and claims that John will be happy and satisfied with her as his partner.