The Wedding Song
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride Soundtrack-Danny Elfman Jane Horrocks Paul Baker Alison Jiear And Gary Mar Lyrics
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Wedding, a wedding, we're going to have a wedding, a wedding!
The spiders think you're very cute, but goodness knows you need a suit.
But have no fears, we're quite adept, we'll have you looking lovely(7Xs)yet.
A little stitch, a little tuck, some tender loving care.
A little thread will fix you up and we've got plenty as you see,
And personally guarantee our quality repairs.
A little here, a fix of this, We're going to do our best.
They will all be quite impressed.
A wedding, we're going to have-
-a wedding cake is no mistake, it must be quite sublime.
We're missing something.
-Try some dust
I wish I had more time...
Perhaps there's something I can do, these bones might help a bit
My nose!
Sorry
Wait a mintue... that's it!!
A little that
A little this
The perfect cake is hard to miss.
A wedding, a wedding
We're going to have a wedding!
Huzzah! Huzzah! We're going to have a wedding.
Hurray! A wedding! Hurray!
Let's all give out a cheer cause the bride is getting married today! Hurray!
One thing you can surely say is we will stand beside
Until the end, we will defend our one and only bride.
Our bride to be, our bride to be, our lovely Corpse Bride.
Huzzah! Hurray! Huzzah! Hurray!
The bride is getting married today.
Oh! Here she comes, Oh look! It's her.
Ohhhhhh... the bride is here.
She's waited for this day for many a year.
For this day, for this day.
Our hopes and our pride.
The bride is here.
Here comes the bride(3Xs).our bride.
For this day, for this day will last forever
And all of her friends will work together.
To make it the perfect day she's always dreamed.
Our hopes and our pride.
Our bride, our lovely bride.
We're going to have a party like no-one has ever seen.
The Living in the land above will not know where they've been.
The Land above.(the Land above)
The party of...(the party of)
The Bride!!!
Here comes the bride.
On her glorious day of days.
Up to the Land of the Living to celebrate!!!
The Wedding Song is a joyful musical piece from Tim Burton's Corpse Bride's soundtrack. It revolves around preparations for a wedding between the Corpse Bride and Victor Van Dort, the living groom. The lyrics sung by various characters in the film focus on the excitement and anticipation of the wedding day. The spiders in the song vow to make a suit for Victor since they think he's cute but needs better clothes. The chorus repeatedly celebrates the wedding, and the enthusiasm intensifies with each repetition. The final verses are dedicated to the Corpse Bride's arrival and the festivities that will take place after the wedding ceremony.
The song's lyrics reveal the cooperation between the living and dead in the film. Victor's clothing and the wedding cake are made by the dead under the guidance of the Corpse Bride, who sees Victor as her potential husband. The song also highlights the film's tone, which balances between joy and sadness, humor, and horror. It is a testament to Danny Elfman's musical skill to compose fitting lyrics and an upbeat melody that captures the film’s essence.
Line by Line Meaning
Wedding, a wedding, we're going to have a wedding, a wedding!
Excitedly announcing the upcoming wedding.
The spiders think you're very cute, but goodness knows you need a suit.
Acknowledging the prospective groom's cute spider looks, but also recognizing the importance of dressing well.
But have no fears, we're quite adept, we'll have you looking lovely(7Xs)yet.
Assuring the groom that they have the skills to make him look his best on the big day.
A little stitch, a little tuck, some tender loving care.
Describing the alterations and care needed to make the groom's suit fit well and look good.
A little thread will fix you up and we've got plenty as you see,
Having enough materials to make the necessary alterations.
And personally guarantee our quality repairs.
Assuring quality workmanship in the alterations and repairs.
A little here, a fix of this, We're going to do our best.
Promising to fix any issues and do their best to make the groom look good.
When everybody sees you, they will all be quite impressed.
Believing that the groom, once fixed up, will be impressive to everyone who sees him.
A wedding cake is no mistake, it must be quite sublime.
Stating that the wedding cake is necessary and must be perfect.
We're missing something.
Noticing that something is wrong and needs to be fixed.
Try some dust
Suggesting a solution to the problem.
I wish I had more time...
Expressing regret for not having more time to fix the problem.
Perhaps there's something I can do, these bones might help a bit
Realizing that there might be a solution to the problem and offering to help.
My nose!
Identifying the problem with specificity.
Sorry
Apologizing for causing the problem.
Wait a minute... that's it!!
Having a sudden revelation of the solution to the problem.
A little that, a little this, The perfect cake is hard to miss.
Making the final adjustments to make the cake perfect.
Huzzah! Huzzah! We're going to have a wedding.
Celebrating the upcoming wedding with excitement.
Hurray! A wedding! Hurray!
Another expression of excitement for the upcoming wedding.
Let's all give out a cheer cause the bride is getting married today! Hurray!
Encouraging everyone to cheer because it's the bride's special day.
One thing you can surely say is we will stand beside, Until the end, we will defend our one and only bride.
Committing to supporting and protecting the bride throughout her life.
Our bride to be, our bride to be, our lovely Corpse Bride.
Lovingly referring to the bride as theirs in anticipation of the wedding.
Oh! Here she comes, Oh look! It's her.
Excitedly noticing the bride's arrival.
Ohhhhhh... the bride is here.
Expressing awe and reverence at the bride's arrival.
She's waited for this day for many a year.
Knowing that the bride has been anticipating this day for a long time.
For this day, for this day. Our hopes and our pride.
Feeling hopeful and proud for the magical day.
Here comes the bride(3Xs).our bride.
Welcoming the arrival of the bride.
For this day, for this day will last forever, And all of her friends will work together.
Believing that the wedding day will be remembered forever and that everyone will work together to make it memorable.
To make it the perfect day she's always dreamed. Our hopes and our pride. Our bride, our lovely bride.
Striving to make the day perfect for the bride, and again feeling hopeful and proud.
We're going to have a party like no-one has ever seen.
Celebrating the wedding in grand fashion.
The Living in the land above will not know where they've been.
Predicting that those living in the land above will be amazed by the party.
The Land above.(the Land above) The party of...(the party of) The Bride!!!
Continuing to express excitement for the party and the bride.
Here comes the bride. On her glorious day of days. Up to the Land of the Living to celebrate!!!
Once again celebrating the bride and her special day, and anticipating the party to come.
Contributed by Alexander G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lw216316
Some things about this song that may help to bring some
understanding and light to this discussion
This song, "There is Love" the Wedding Song was written by
Noel Paul Stookey for his friend, co-band member of "Peter, Paul and Mary" for the wedding of Peter Yarrow.
Noel was a Christian, a follower and believer of Jesus Christ,
Peter was not.
Noel wrote the song from the perspective of his faith. It is filled with
quotes and references from the Bible.
In the song, Noel repeats words Jesus spoke as recorded in the Bible by His followers.
Twice in the song, Noel writes
" whenever two are more are you are gathered in His name "
This is from Matthew 18:20 where Jesus said,
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them'
Noel, begins the song with - "He is now to be among you..."
This is a reference to the God that Joel follows. The God of the Bible.
He speaks of a man leaving his mother and a woman leaving her home.
and of two becoming one. This is from the teachings about marriage in the Bible.
Noel writes - " as it was in the beginning..."
He is referring to the marriage of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible.
Noel writes that "woman takes her life from man'.
This is from the record in the Bible that man was made first by God
and then Eve was made from a part of man.
Noel also writes in the song
"Do you believe in something that you've never seen before?"
This is from the perspective of his Christian faith of believing in the God of the Bible where it says that "God is Love."
This information is openly available and can be confirmed by searching the internet. Thank you.
Jo Wood
In my 85 years I don't believe I've ever heard a more beautiful song, lyrics and melody. It just makes my heart sing and think of my late husband who I will love until I draw my last breath.
Diana Potts
I played this at our wedding. Married 38 short years. A DD took his life 5/19/19❤💔💔
Jo Wood
@Diana Potts May our Lord God mend your broken heart. It is very hard to lose someone so dear; love will endure and last forever. Just as Jesus Christ said to us, "do not fear for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand," He will always be with you.
James Johnston
Listen to Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong with the spoken intro you will like it as well
Jo Wood
@James Johnston I agree, It's A Wonderful World is truly a beautiful song. I have the song on a CD with other songs from that era. I can't find songs that near;y come close today, by comparison.
James Johnston
@Jo Wood other songs in that same vein are A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke and People Get Ready by Curtis Mayfield and Someday We'll All Be Free by Donny Hathaway
ilovemypiano
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, both musically and lyrically.
Kathryn Lobert
It was one of the two songs we had for our wedding in August 1972. Incredibly beautiful and meaningful
Jaime810
Me too!
Gerry Payment
There is love