Dearly Beloved
Whiting Margaret Lyrics
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I was meant for you, you were meant for me.
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;
The lyrics to Whiting Margaret's song Dearly Beloved are a testament to the power of destiny and fate. The opening lines, "Tell me that it's true, tell me you agree, I was meant for you, you were meant for me," demonstrate a deep connection between two people that seems almost preordained. The repetition of "meant for" reinforces this idea that their paths were always meant to cross.
The chorus, "Dearly beloved, how clearly I see, Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me," further cements this notion of destiny. The idea that their love was crafted by a higher power suggests that their relationship is holy and untouchable. The reference to "angel eyes" and "angel voices" further emphasizes the idea that their love is divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me that it's true, tell me you agree,
I need your confirmation that our love is real and mutual.
I was meant for you, you were meant for me.
Our destinies are intertwined, and we are meant to be together.
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
My love for you is strong and unwavering.
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Our souls were united before birth and bound to meet.
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Divine forces brought us together.
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
Our love is inevitable, and it was meant to be.
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;
Through thick and thin, I will always love and be there for you.
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
I ask you to be mine with all the love in my heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, JOHN H. MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
HFritzson
As good as it gets. I wish more people knew of her.
Allen Murray
She could make any song sound good. Fantastic singer and a fine song.
Premier Flutes
Lovely, great quality recording too.
Leony Lexmana
Tell me that it's true, tell me you agree,
I was meant for you, you were meant for me.
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
Richard Rayner
My mum used to sing this to me as a child - c'55
Jimmy Lohman
This recording is actually from 1960 -- not the 40's.
Howard Herrnstadt
Thank you for that info. Makes sense. In the 1940s she was still being schooled by Johnny Mercer at Columbia Records. She was new to studios back then. Here she sounds mature, at her peak, and interpreting freely.
Piña Gótica
Wait... this is not Kingdom Hearts.