Don't Marry Her
The Beautiful South
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Think of you with pipe and slippers Think of her in bed Laying there just watching telly Then think of me instead I'll never grow so old and flabby That could never be Don't marry her, f*ck me And your love light shines like cardboard But your work shoes are glistening She's a PhD in "I told you so" You've a knighthood in "I'm not listening" She'll grab your sweaty bollocks Then slowly raise her knee Don't marry her, f*ck me When the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco Bay And you know that you can't have it anyway You gotta wash the car Take the kiddies to the park Don't marry her, f*ck me Those lovely Sunday mornings With breakfast brought in bed Those blackbirds look like knitting needles Trying to peck your head Those birds will peck your soul out And throw away the key Don't marry her, f*ck me And the kitchen's always tidy And the bathroom's always clean She's a diploma in "just hiding things" You've a first in "low esteem" When your socks smell of angels But your life smells of Brie Don't marry her, f*ck me And the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco bay And you realize you can't make it anyway You have to wash the car Take the kiddies to the park Don't marry her, f*ck me And the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco bay And you realize you can't make it anyway You have to wash the car Take the kiddies to the park Don't marry her, f*ck me
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Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON
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13 facts about this song
Band Information"Don't Marry Her" is a song by The Beautiful South - an English pop-rock group formed in 1988.
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Album DetailsThe song is from their fifth studio album "Blue Is the Colour" that was released in 1996.
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Chart Rankings"Don't Marry Her" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song LyricsThe original lyrics of the song contained explicit language, but were cleaned up for radio play.
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Female VocalistLead vocals on "Don't Marry Her" are provided by band member Jacqui Abbott.
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Song MeaningThe song’s lyrics are about a man being tempted to leave his wife for another woman.
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Songwriters"Don't Marry Her" was penned by Beautiful South members Paul Heaton and David Rotheray.
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ControversiesThe original version with explicit lyrics caused some uproar and the radio-friendly version was subsequently used for the single's release.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song features The Beautiful South performing in a bar decorated with fairy lights.
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Critical ResponseDespite the controversy, the song was mostly praised by critics for its clever, insightful lyrics, and catchy melody.
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Subsequent ReleasesIn later years, the unedited, explicit version of the song was often included in Beautiful South compilation albums.
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Style“Don't Marry Her” is characterized by its easy-listening style, mixed with sharp and humorous lyrics.
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Signature SongArguably, "Don't Marry Her" is one of The Beautiful South's most recognized tracks and a fan favorite.
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