C'mon Marianne
C'mon Marianne: A Heartfelt Plea for Understanding
Lyrics
Whoa-ho-ho here I am on my knees again
Expressing a sense of vulnerability and humility, the speaker is on their knees, suggesting a plea or request for forgiveness.
I'll do anything just to make it right
The speaker is willing to go to any lengths to correct a mistake or make amends, emphasizing the importance of setting things right.
Say you'll understand, oh I know you can
Encouraging Marianne to understand, expressing confidence in her ability to comprehend the situation and the speaker's feelings.
C'mon Marianne
A direct plea to Marianne, calling her by name and urging her to come forward or respond.
No matter what people say, it didn't happen that way
Rejecting rumors or external opinions about a previous relationship, asserting that it didn't unfold as others might claim.
She was a passing fling and not a permanent thing
Describing a past romantic involvement as a casual and fleeting affair rather than a serious commitment.
Say you'll understand, oh I know you can
Reiterating the plea for understanding, emphasizing Marianne's capacity to empathize with the speaker's perspective.
C'mon Marianne (baby)
Repeating the call for Marianne to come forward, possibly reflecting the urgency or sincerity of the speaker's request.
C'mon Marianne (baby)
-C'mon Marianne (baby)
-Say you can understand
Asking Marianne to confirm that she can comprehend the speaker's feelings and perspective.
My Marianne, Marianne, Marianne, Marianne
Repeatedly addressing Marianne by name, underscoring her significance and importance to the speaker.
Well now your big brown eyes are all full of tears
Describing Marianne's eyes as filled with tears, suggesting the emotional impact of the speaker's past actions on her.
From the bitterness of my cheatin' years
Acknowledging the bitterness resulting from the speaker's history of infidelity or deceit.
So I hang my head, wish that I was dead
Expressing remorse and a desire for an end to the emotional pain, even contemplating the idea of death as a metaphorical escape.
C'mon Marianne (baby)
Repeating the call for Marianne to come forward, underscoring the urgency and importance of her understanding.
C'mon Marianne (baby)
-C'mon Marianne (baby)
-Say you can understand
Asking Marianne to confirm her understanding of the situation and the speaker's emotions.
My Marianne (baby)
Reiterating the call for Marianne to come forward, emphasizing her significance and the speaker's longing for her understanding.
C'mon Marianne (baby)
-C'mon Marianne (baby)
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