Lawrence had success on the record charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s with such hits as "Go Away Little Girl" (U.S. No. 1), "Pretty Blue Eyes" (U.S. No. 9), "Footsteps" (U.S. No. 7), "Portrait of My Love" (U.S. No. 9), and "Party Doll" (U.S. No. 5). "Go Away Little Girl" sold over one million copies and was awarded a Gold record. Much of Lawrence's musical career centered on nightclubs and the musical stage.
Marie
Steve Lawrence Lyrics
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Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
To find you heart is aching
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
The moon in all its splendor
A kiss (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie-ee)?"
Marie, you'll soon be waking
To find you heart is aching
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
The moon in all its splendor
A kiss (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
The words, "Will you surrender
To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie) Marie (Marie-ee-ee)?"
The lyrics to Steve Lawrence's song "Marie" describe a heartbreakingly bittersweet scene of a man singing to his love who is no longer with him. He addresses her by name and tells her that the dawn is breaking and she will soon be waking, but she will find that her heart is aching and tears will fall as she recalls the memories they once shared. He reminisces about the moon's beauty, a tender kiss they once shared, and the words he spoke to her about surrendering to him. The repetition of her name emphasizes the strong emotional attachment he has to her, and it brings a sense of intimacy and affection to the song.
The melancholic tone of the song is further accentuated by the minor key and slow tempo, creating a sense of regret and loss. The lyrics capture the universal emotions of heartbreak and longing, making the song relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone they love. Steve Lawrence's emotive delivery and the poignant lyrics combine to make "Marie" a classic ballad that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Marie, the dawn is breaking
As the sun starts to rise, Marie's world is about to change
Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
Marie is about to wake up and face the realities of her heart's feelings
To find your heart is aching
Marie will realize that her heart is deeply saddened
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
Memories will rush back to Marie, causing her to shed tears
The moon in all its splendor
The beautiful moon shone down on Marie as she fell in love
A kiss (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
A gentle kiss was shared between Marie and her lover
The words, 'Will you surrender
Marie's lover proposed that she surrender herself to him and his love
To me, (Marie), Marie, (Marie-ee)?'
These are the words her lover spoke, begging Marie to give her love to him
Marie, you'll soon be waking
Again, Marie is about to awake and face the pain of her heart's longing
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
More memories will bring pain and tears to Marie once again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin
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