After almost 19 years of performing together, The Gas House Gang is retired and will no longer be performing. After losing baritone Rob Henry to cancer in 2003, the GHG decided that it would not be the same without him." per their own website
Wedding Bells
The Gas House Gang Lyrics
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This drink's just settling in
On my reservations,
A reason I don't exist...
She says, "Can you keep a secret
A ceremony set for June
I know it's a rush but I just love him so much
No, I don't wanna love
If it's not you
I don't wanna hear the wedding bells prove
That we can't try
One last time
But I don't wanna hear the wedding bells chime!
Trying to fall asleep
You wake me up cause I'm trying to see the light,
Instead of you in white.
No I don't wanna hear the wedding bells chime.
The wedding bells... wedding bells... wedding bells...
Pardon my harsh reaction
You put me on the spot
And if I'm being honest
I'm hoping that I'd get caught
Showing you I'm unhappy
Letting you see my truth
Cause if you recall our anniversary falls
11 nights into June
No, I don't wanna love if it's not you
I don't wanna hear the wedding bells prove
That we can't try one last time
But I don't wanna hear the wedding bells chime...
The wedding bells chimeeeee... yeah... the wedding bells...
No, I don't wanna love if it's not you
I don't wanna hear the wedding bells prove
That we can't try one last time
But I don't wanna hear the wedding bells chime
Trying to fall asleep, you wake me up and I'm trying to see the light
Instead of you in white
No, I don't wanna hear the wedding bells chime, the wedding bells...
The wedding bells... wedding bells...
The Gas House Gang's song "Wedding Bells" speaks of a woman who confides in a friend about a planned wedding ceremony in June, but the singer realizes that he does not want to attend the wedding or hear the wedding bells chime. The lyrics showcase a conflict within the singer about his feelings for the woman getting married. He wants to love her, but only if it’s her. He doesn't want to hear the wedding bells, fearing that it will symbolize the end of the last chance he had with her. The song speaks to the pain of unrequited love, the longing for something that can never be, and the heartbreak of watching someone you love move on with someone else.
The emotions in the song are heightened for a reason. The Gas House Gang was known for their vocal harmonies and their acappella performances, and "Wedding Bells" allowed them to showcase their talent. In fact, the song was so popular among their fans that it became a staple at their live performances. The song was written in a very personal manner, and it reflects the struggles and heartaches of love lost and found. The lyrics are relatable to anyone that has gone through the emotional ups and downs of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Pardon my interruption
Excuse me for interrupting.
This drink's just settling in
I'm still getting used to my drink.
On my reservations, a reason I don't exist...
When I have doubts, I feel like I'm not really living.
She says, 'Can you keep a secret'
She asks me to keep something confidential.
A ceremony set for June
Her wedding is planned for June.
I know it's a rush but I just love him so much
She admits it's a quick decision, but she loves him deeply.
I hope that you can meet him soon...
She wants me to meet her fiance soon.
No, I don't wanna love if it's not you
I only want to love you.
I don't wanna hear the wedding bells prove
I don't want the wedding to prove that we're wrong for each other.
That we can't try one last time
I wish we could make one last attempt to save our relationship.
But I don't wanna hear the wedding bells chime!
I don't want to hear the sound of her wedding bells.
Trying to fall asleep
I'm lying in bed, trying to sleep.
You wake me up cause I'm trying to see the light, instead of you in white.
She's distracting me from thinking about our potential wedding together.
Pardon my harsh reaction
Sorry for my strong response.
You put me on the spot
You made me feel uncomfortable.
And if I'm being honest
To be truthful.
I'm hoping that I'd get caught
A part of me wants you to notice that I'm not okay.
Showing you I'm unhappy
Letting you know that I'm not content.
Letting you see my truth
Being honest with you about how I feel.
Cause if you recall our anniversary falls, 11 nights into June
Our anniversary is on the eleventh day of June.
The wedding bells chimeeeee... yeah... the wedding bells...
The sound of her wedding bells is something I want to avoid at all costs.
Writer(s): Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain, Willie Raskin
Contributed by Asher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.