Tret Fure began her career at the age of 16, singi… Read Full Bio ↴From her website:
Tret Fure began her career at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest. At 19, she moved to LA in hopes of obtaining a record deal. Within a year she was performing as guitarist and vocalist for Spencer Davis, touring with him and penning the single for his album "Mousetrap. She went on to record her own album in 1973 on MCA/UNI Records, with the late Lowell George of Little Feat as her producer.
In the early 80s, Tret moved to the independent side of the industry discovering the blossoming genre known as Women's Music. She recorded with and produced some of the best of women's music including the legendary "Meg & Cris at Carnegie Hall" (1983). She worked as a duo with Cris Williamson throughout the 90s, producing, engineering and releasing 3 CDs together.
Fure also markets of her own line of clothing named after her popular song "Tomboy girl".
The Wedding Song
Tret Fure Lyrics
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Should ever take for granted
Love is something that we often do
It can shake you to the core
And it can turn the planet
Or it can sneak up in an old soft shoe
In the moments that we're hardest hit
When life gets in the way
I will love you in the waking hours, the hours of the day
I will love you more each night we fall asleep
Don't lose sight
Don't feel bound
Just give thanks for the love we've found
Take my hand
Take my heart
And I will keep the prayer to never walk apart
Love is how you say my name
The secrets that we share
Love is how you see into my soul
The way you smile, the way you stand
The color of your hair
Most of all the way our lives unfold
Through the years we grow together
Tried and tried to true
I will strive to keep you safe in every way
I will love you like I've never loved, tender only you
I will love you each and every single day
Tret Fure's song The Wedding Song delves into the essence and power of love in the life of human beings. The song starts with the assertion that love is a feeling that should never be taken for granted. The composer suggests that love is a force that can transform the world or shake individuals to their core. The lyrics highlight that love is not always expressed ostentatiously, as it could sneak up like an old soft shoe or be the secrets that couples share.
Throughout the song, the composer emphasizes the enduring nature of love. Fure says, "Through the years, we grow together, Tried and tried to true." Even when individuals hit their hardest moments in life, they should always remember the vows they made and strive to keep them. The lyrics further emphasize the power of love by suggesting that it is not only a feeling but also a prayer. The prayer is that they would never walk apart, and the composer suggests that love binds people together.
The song implies that love is not always smooth, but it is an ever-growing journey. The lyrics suggest that the couple will always strive to keep each other safe and love each other like they have never loved before. In essence, The Wedding Song emphasizes the transformative power of love and the need for couples to be intentional about keeping the love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is something none of us
Should never take for granted
Love is an invaluable emotion, and we should always treasure it
Love is something that we often do
It can shake you to the core
And it can turn the planet
Or it can sneak up in an old soft shoe
Love can be experienced in many ways, and it can impact us greatly or take us by surprise
In the moments that we're hardest hit
When life gets in the way
Always keep in mind the vows we vow to keep
I will love you in the waking hours, the hours of the day
I will love you more each night we fall asleep
Even when life gets tough, we should remember the promises we made to each other and continue to love each other unconditionally
Don't lose sight
Don't feel bound
Just give thanks for the love we've found
Take my hand
Take my heart
And I will keep the prayer to never walk apart
We should be grateful for the love we share and hold onto it, with a mutual willingness to never let go
Love is how you say my name
The secrets that we share
Love is how you see into my soul
The way you smile, the way you stand
The color of your hair
Most of all the way our lives unfold
Love is the intimate connection that we share, which includes how we perceive each other and the moments we experience together
Through the years we grow together
Tried and tried to true
I will strive to keep you safe in every way
I will love you like I've never loved, tender only you
I will love you each and every single day
As time passes, we evolve and develop together, and I will do everything in my power to protect and cherish you, with a unique and unwavering love that continues every single day
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JoMacDonald
Wonderful, beautiful Song
@sailing513
so excited to have your song a part of our wedding vows. thank you for all of your beautiful music but, especially this one.
@DoctorJoanieTool
At first I thought this was ‘the wedding song’ by Noel Paul Stookey of PP&M. This is a gorgeous song too!!
@tretfure
Thank you!
@porchstringmusic
Such a beautiful song! And a lovely, heartfelt performance as well.
@tretfure
Thank you so much How are you doing over at Porch String Music?
@tretfure
Tret Fure Hey Tracy. I'll hopefully see you in March!
@porchstringmusic
Hi Tret - Tracy Jane Comer here. I knew of this song already and found the video so I could send a link to someone as a suggestion for a wedding song. Hope you are doing well and so happy to see you will be doing a show for Madison Folk Music Society this spring!
@sailing513
so excited to have your song a part of our wedding vows. thank you for all of your beautiful music but, especially this one.
@sailing513
so excited to have your song a part of our wedding vows. thank you for all of your beautiful music but, especially this one.