Marry Me
Forever Yours: A Love Journey in Engelbert Humperdinck's 'Marry Me'
Lyrics
I'm coming back, back home to you
I'm returning home to you.
And I know now for sure that my wandering days are through
I am certain that my days of wandering are over.
I've looked around, most every place
I've explored various places.
But all that I ever see is your lovely face
Despite my travels, your lovely face is all I see.
When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
Expressing the desire for a commitment to marriage upon return.
I want to spend my life with you
Expressing a wish to spend the entire life together.
A little band of gold for everyone to see
A reference to a wedding ring, symbolizing commitment.
I'll tell the world if you marry me
Willingness to proclaim the commitment to the world.
But out of mind is out of sight
Being forgotten is equivalent to being unseen.
Didn't know that your love would be watching me each night
Realization that love is being observed consistently.
Thought I'd have fun with someone new
Initial intention to have fun with someone else.
But now that I know it is your love that's so true
Recognition that true love lies with the person being addressed.
When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
Reiteration of the desire for marriage upon return.
I want to spend my life with you
Reaffirmation of the wish to spend a lifetime together.
A little band of gold for everyone to see
Repeating the symbolism of a visible commitment (band of gold).
I'll tell the world if you marry me
Reiterating the intention to announce the commitment to the world.
When I come back, darling, say you'll marry me
Once again expressing the desire for marriage.
I want to spend my life with you
Consistent wish to spend a lifetime with the person.
A little band gold for everyone to see
Repetition of the symbol of commitment for all to see.
I'll tell the world if you marry me
Restating the commitment to announce the marriage to the world.
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