Marie
The Mills Brothers featuring Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Marie, the dawn is breaking
Marie, (oh, 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 (oh, a kiss) so very tender
The words, "Will you surrender
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 (oh, a kiss) so very tender
The words, "Will you surrender
To me, (Marie), Marie (Marie), Marie (Marie)?"
The song "Marie" by The Mills Brothers is a captivating love ballad that celebrates the joyous but also the heart-wrenching experiences of love. The lyrics of the song depict a man named Marie who is deeply in love with someone he cares about deeply, and he is reminiscing about their past together. The song begins with Marie waking up in the morning, and the dawn is breaking. He knows that his lover, which he addresses as Marie, will soon be waking up as well, but when she does, she will feel heartbroken and weep tears as she recalls the memories of their past love.
Marie is significant in the sense that she represents timeless love, which is both magical and heartbreaking. The song also reflects love's ups and downs and how it can lead to emotional pain despite the tender moments it offers, like a delicate kiss, and the words, "Will you surrender to me, Marie?" The Mills Brothers use simplistic yet beautifully constructed rhymes and rhythm to create an emotional and soulful piece that will surely be remembered for many generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Marie, Marie, Marie
Addressing the woman named Marie multiple times to emphasize the importance of her name
Marie, the dawn is breaking
The sun is rising and a new day is beginning
Marie, (oh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
You will soon wake up, addressing her with affection
To find you heart is aching
When you wake up, you will realize that your heart is in pain
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
You will start crying as you remember something
The moon in all its splendor
You will remember a beautiful moonlit night
A kiss (oh, a kiss) so very tender
A gentle and loving kiss will come to mind
The words, "Will you surrender
The phrase asking if you will give up and submit to someone
To me, (Marie), Marie (Marie)?"
Asking Marie personally if she will surrender to the singer
Marie, you'll soon be waking
Reiterating that Marie will soon wake up
To find you heart is aching
Reiterating that Marie's heart is in pain
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall) as you recall
Reiterating that Marie will cry as she remembers something
The moon in all its splendor
Reiterating that Marie will remember a beautiful moonlit night
A kiss (oh, a kiss) so very tender
Reiterating that Marie will remember a gentle and loving kiss
The words, "Will you surrender
Reiterating the phrase asking if Marie will give up and submit
To me, (Marie), Marie (Marie), Marie (Marie)?"
Reiterating the question of surrender, addressing her with affection once again
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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