Get Me To the Church On Time
The Supersonics Lyrics


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A few more hours, that's all the time I got
A few more hours before I tie the knot
There'll be drinks and girls all over London
And I gotta track 'em down in just a few more hours

I'm gettin' married in the morning
Ding, dong, the bells are gonna chime
Pull out the stopper, we'll have a whopper
But get me to the church on time

I got to get there in the morning
Spruced up and lookin' in my prime
Girls come and kiss me, say that you'll miss me
But get me to the church on time

If I am dancing roll up the floor
If I am whistling right out the door

I got to get there in the morning
Ding, ding, dong, they're gonna chime
Kick up a rumpus, don't lose your compass
Get me to the church, get me to the church
Pete's sake, get me to the church on time

If I'm flyin' then shoot me down
If I'm wooin' get the girl right out of town

I got to get there in the morning
Ding, ding, dong, they're gonna chime
Punch me and jail me, stamp me and mail me
But get me to the church, get me to the church




Pete's sakes, get me to the church on time
On time, on time, on time

Overall Meaning

The Supersonics's song "Get Me to the Church on Time" is excited and anxious all at once as it sings about a man trying to get to his own wedding on time. The song starts out with the first verse speaking about how he only has a few hours until he gets married and there are still many things that he needs to do. The next few lines emphasize the celebration aspects of the day - there will be drinks and girls all over London that he wants to track down before the wedding. The chorus starts in with the classic "I'm getting married in the morning, ding dong, the bells are gonna chime" and promises a big party before "getting to the church on time."


Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency as the man needs to get to the church before it's too late, despite all of the distractions and obstacles that are presented. While the bride is not mentioned in the lyrics, the song is more about the man's frantic attempts to not only show up on time but to also have fun before tying the knot. This song taps into the feeling of excitement and nervousness that comes with a wedding as well as the pressure to not disappoint the bride, the guests, or even himself on this special day.


Line by Line Meaning

A few more hours, that's all the time I got
I only have a short amount of time left


A few more hours before I tie the knot
I am getting married soon


There'll be drinks and girls all over London
There are parties and women all over the city


And I gotta track 'em down in just a few more hours
I have to find them all before time runs out


I'm gettin' married in the morning
I am getting married the next day


Ding, dong, the bells are gonna chime
The church bells will ring


Pull out the stopper, we'll have a whopper
Let's have a big celebration


But get me to the church on time
But I need to get to the church on time


I got to get there in the morning
I need to arrive in the morning


Spruced up and lookin' in my prime
I want to look my best


Girls come and kiss me, say that you'll miss me
I want girls to kiss me and say goodbye


If I am dancing roll up the floor
I am going to dance a lot


If I am whistling right out the door
I will be in a happy mood


Ding, ding, dong, they're gonna chime
The bells of the church will ring


Kick up a rumpus, don't lose your compass
Let's have a wild time, but don't get lost


Get me to the church, get me to the church
I need to arrive at the church


Pete's sake, get me to the church on time
Please, hurry and get me to the church on time


If I'm flyin' then shoot me down
If I am acting crazy, stop me


If I'm wooin' get the girl right out of town
If I am flirting, make sure the girl leaves town


Punch me and jail me, stamp me and mail me
Anything to ensure I get to the church on time


But get me to the church, get me to the church
But I need to get to the church


Pete's sakes, get me to the church on time
Please, hurry and get me to the church on time


On time, on time, on time
I need to arrive at the church on time




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe

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jackatthecontrol

Great tune for a stag night!!!!

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