Lyrics for Marry Me as interpreted by Sparkle_motion

Marry Me Lyrics
Marry me, he said, through his rotten teeth, bad breath, and then
Marry me instead of that strapping young goatherd, but when
I was in his bed, and my father had sold me
I knew I hadn’t any choice, hushed my voice, did what any girl would do and
When I’m beheaded at least I was wedded
And when I am buried at least I was married
I’ll hide my behavior with wine as my savior

But, oh, what beautiful things I’ll wear
What beautiful dresses and hair
I’m lucky to share his bed
Especially since I’ll soon be dead

Marry me, he said, god, he’s ugly, but fortune is ours
Running in the gardens enjoying men, women, and flowers
Then I break a glass and I slit my own innermost thigh
So that I can pretend that I’m menstru...well, unavailable
My life is arranged but this union’s deranged
So I’ll fuck who I choose for I’ve nothing to lose
And when master’s displeased I’ll be down on my knees again

Oh, what beautiful things I’ll wear
What beautiful dresses and hair
I’m lucky to share his bed
Especially since I’ll soon be dead

When dining on peacock I know I won’t swallow
Through balls, births, and bridge games I know what will follow
We’re coupled together through hell, hurt, and hunger
Or at least until husband finds someone younger
Yes, fertilization is part of my station
I laugh as he drabs me in anticipation
Of sons who will run things when I’m under covers
But whose children are they? Why, mine and my lover’s!

But, oh, what beautiful things I’ll wear
What beautiful dresses and hair
I’m lucky to share his bed
Especially since I’ll soon be dead
What beautiful things I’ll wear
What beautiful dresses and hair
I’m lucky to share his bed
So why do I wish I was...

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biohazardtomyself
12-22-2006

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It's a very cynically wonderful song, poking at the oppression women have gone through in the past (and present...D: ) and the 'wonders' of being a rich young wife.
I love the peacock line, for Emilie can even make giving head sound elegant. xD
Pardon my crudeness.
But yar, wonderful, wonderful song. =D

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Poisoned desires
01-13-2007

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This song just reminds me of Anne Boleyn and King Henry the VII. XD It all fits except the "Father sold me" part. lol

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giv_emhellkid
01-17-2007

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i think its about marie antoinette ...just a hunch

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giv_emhellkid
01-17-2007

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i think its about marie antoinette ...just a hunch

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NoxAria
03-01-2007

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Someone got the Henry VIII thing right, but what they didn't catch on to was that it is based on Catherine Howard, who was notoriously the most frivolous and stupid of all of Henry's wives. "...God he's ugly..." Henry was supposed to have been handsome at the time of his marriage to Anne. The "...until husband finds someone younger" bit is evidence that it's about Henry VIII, not Marie Antoinette, and the "Father sold me" part is there because women were playing chips in royal courts during that time period. TADA!

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Evil Dandy
03-21-2007

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I think any specific historical reference my be stretching it. Also, any feminist reading is a bit one sided. For me, the deeper message, whether intended by Emilie or not, is the fact that life is not always what we want it to be, but it is important to accept that what is is and defiantly make the most of it. I see the narrator's attitude as an example we should all aspire toward in handling life's disappointments.

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Ender666999
04-18-2007

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Though the melody for this song is upbeat, the actual lyrics themselves are quite depressing. A girl is stuck in horrifically unhappy marriage to a man that she not only doesn't love, but finds to be loathesome. She does the only things she can do in order to passive-aggressively fight against her lot in life- she drinks, parties, and has affairs. Though she is very triumphant about the fact that she'll never bear her real husband's children, at the end of the day she is still a deeply unhappy creature because she is not free to make her own choices. The black humor of this song is Emilie at her lyric best.

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haku_otaku
05-17-2007

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I love the music, I love the lyrics. Both music and lyrics amusing, humourous, (technically) historically accurate, and just damn likable. Look at the rhyming in the verses leading into the pre-chorus then chorus.

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RideNowhere
08-04-2007

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It reminds me of Ingmar Bergman's "Cries and Whispers," especially these lines:

"Then I break a glass and I slit my own innermost thigh
So that I can pretend that I’m menstru...well, unavailable"

That, in a way, happens, in the movie.

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TheCircusFolk
08-22-2007

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I'm pretty sure I'd have to agree with NoxAria and say that if there is a specific reference she was going for, it would be Catherine Howard. Henry was said to be quite handsome when he married Anne Boleyn. She was falsely accused of adultery and incest as an excuse for Henry to get rid of her. Catherine was executed for cheating as well, only in her case she had in fact commited adultery. She was also the most frivilous of his wives.

As for Marie Antoinette, only the chorus really matches her. She actually loved her husband. Not to mention Louis would not be looking for someone younger. As far as I know he was famous for being shy and hardly (if ever) had any mistresses.

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NoxAria
09-17-2007

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Another little factoid: One of Henry VIII's favorite meals was peacock.

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Ophelia306
01-23-2008

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these lyrics is so much fun. There's no other song to cheer me up as this one :D

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dustybreeze
03-17-2008

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i love this song, i don't really agree with Evil_Dandy, as i think it is highly historical. and i don't think in the chorus that we need to make the most of life, i think she is just telling herself that because of the material objects (dresses) and his high stature that she should stay in the relationship even though she truly does not want to.

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indigorainbox
03-24-2008

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I'm pretty certain it's about Catherine Howard.
I mean, she was beheaded for having an affair and at the time when she was with Henry he was way over 300 pounds.
Also, Henry only seemed to have wives to try and give him a son 'fertilization is part of my station'.

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indigorainbox
03-24-2008

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I'm pretty certain it's about Catherine Howard.
I mean, she was beheaded for having an affair and at the time when she was with Henry he was way over 300 pounds.
Also, Henry only seemed to have wives to try and give him a son 'fertilization is part of my station'.

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dustybreeze
03-25-2008

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could be true, because obviously this woman was cheating if she had to fake a period. (meaning she was pregnant with another man)

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Autumn|slave306
04-16-2008

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I believe this song is quite similar to "Thank God I'm Pretty" in showing the naiveity of our state of mind
It was once said by a famous philosopher that what you lose in innocence, you gain in wisdom.
This, I believe, is a perfect example of a gain in wisdom due to a loss of innocence. It is, however, portrayed in a grotesquely comical sort of way, showing, once again, Emilie's undenyable talent and creativity.
XD love ya emilie

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osaka
04-30-2008

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I think its about Henry VIII and his wives. Since ann and Katherine were beheaded. He was supposedly handsome when he was younger, but as he got older he wasn't in good health and just ugly. He went after young women after being married each time. I think the song is mostly about Katherine howard though.

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dustybreeze
05-04-2008

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lmao, thanks ranwulf, that makes alot more sense :D

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mystchild
05-09-2008

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Just need to ask, is there an edited version of this Cd? I often have my little sisters with me, listening to my music, and I don't want them to learn curses quicker then they have to. So, please tell me if there is a clean version of the cd, cuz it's awesome, and I want them to have good taste in music.

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fathergod
05-14-2008

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Go here and watch the interview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdSJMAha6oc

She doesn't explain what the song means but listening to her music and seeing her live on stage, my guess is its about a girl who's forced to marry back in the Victorian age and how her husband will dispose of her when he's done with her.

Also, I highly doubt there's an edited version of any of her music out there. Would take away to much from it

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saraxb
03-21-2009

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Of course its about womens oppression,such as Catherine Howard. However i find it a bit of a stretch to nail it down to a specific historical event.
Regardless, the dark lyrics mixed with the light flowy tone of the song is truly amazing and makes for a very interesting song.

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MissMarySunshine
05-26-2009

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Maybe I'm weird but the first thing i thought of was Marie Antoinette. Because she was also beheaded, slept around, cared only about her clothes and hair, and hated her husband.

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