Marie
Tommy Dorsey & his Orchestra;Jack Leonard & Chorus;Bunny Berigan 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)?"
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)?"
The song "Marie" by Tommy Dorsey v/Jack Leonard is a tender and nostalgic piece, lamenting lost love and the pain that comes with it. The song begins with the singer calling out to Marie, telling her that dawn is breaking and she'll soon be waking up to find her heart aching and tears falling, as she recalls the moon in all its splendor and a kiss so tender that it felt like a surrender. The singer then asks Marie if she will surrender to him once again.
The lyrics reflect a moment of longing and regret, as the singer remembers the beauty of the past and wishes he could capture it again. The use of the name Marie helps to personify the lost love and make it more tangible to the listener, painting a picture of a woman who was once deeply loved and cherished.
Overall, the song "Marie" is a poignant representation of heartbreak and the powerful emotions that can come with lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Marie, Marie, Marie
The song's title, Marie, is repeated three times at the beginning to address the person being sung to.
Marie, the dawn is breaking
This line indicates that the night has passed and morning has come.
Marie, (ooh, Marie) you'll soon be waking
This line informs Marie that she will be waking up soon, and the 'ooh, Marie' is a term of endearment.
To find your heart is aching
Upon waking up, Marie will realize that her heart is hurting for some reason.
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall), as you recall
As she remembers the memories of the past, Marie will begin to cry, and this will happen repeatedly ('and tears...will fall...').
The moon in all its splendor
The beauty of the moon will be remembered by Marie.
A kiss, (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
Marie will remember a kiss she shared with someone, and the 'ooh, a kiss' indicates that it was a meaningful moment.
The words, "Will you surrender to me, (Marie), Marie?"
The person who kissed Marie will ask her to surrender herself (physically or emotionally) to him/her, and repeats her name to emphasize the importance of the question.
Marie, (Marie) you'll soon be waking
This line is a repetition of an earlier line and is a reminder that Marie will soon wake up.
To find your heart is aching
This line is also a repetition from an earlier line and emphasizes the fact that Marie's heart is hurting.
And tears (and tears) will fall (will fall), as you recall
Another repetition from earlier, this line again emphasizes that Marie will cry as she remembers the memories of the past.
The moon in all its splendor
Another repetition from earlier, this line serves as a reminder that the beautiful moon will be remembered by Marie.
A kiss, (ooh, a kiss) so very tender
Yet another repetition from earlier, this line emphasizes that Marie will remember a meaningful kiss.
The words, "Will you surrender to me, (Marie), Marie?"
Another repetition from earlier, possibly to emphasize the importance of the question or the kiss.
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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@Trombonology
This one is easily one of the greatest recordings of the Swing Era -- and its most attractive, attention-grabbing feature, among many -- Tommy's soaring introductory melodic statement and muted jazz spot; Jack Leonard's persuasive vocal; the cute chant; Dave Tough's superb drumming; Bud Freeman's booting tenor and a socko collaborative arrangement, which was taken in large part from that of the Sunset Royal Orchestra -- is Bunny's masterfully conceived and flawlessly executed solo, which is a mixture of his tremendous compositional sense, a few pet figures, which are familiar to Berigan aficionados, and trademark daring. You hear that, "Livin' in a great big way, mama!" and then Bunny proceeds to illustrate just what livin' in a great big way is all about. He says more than Berlin's attractive melody and lyrics -- he says it all. It's no wonder that Tommy had that perfect chorus, which no brilliant arranger could have equaled, scored for his trumpet section.
@ddkoda
Well put! It's no wonder that Bunny was featured on a number of Mr. Tommy's hit recordings.
@bach1958
Bunny was the very best player of the swing era and beyond. His solos will live forever.
@gilbertthurman6239
One of Tommy Dorsey's great recordings .Bunny Berigan,s trumpet solo lives on to this day,. I believe Jack Leonard was the perfect vocalist for Dorsey. s music.
@davidtodora6173
Thanks, Mike. Bunny ROCKS!
@charlesbarry971
This song is older than I am.
I love the arrangement.
@barbaraeffros4804
Trumpets of hugs to you Mike . 🎶🎺🎶
@Estreshman
Fantastic !!!
@MrSOLOPACA
Grandissimo Bunny
@thomaskirkpatrick1134
Golden!