MATRIMONY
(Gilbert O'Sullivan)

Gilbert O'Sullivan


Iīve no wish to hurry you luv
But have you seen the time
Itīs quarter to ten and weīre supposed to be there
At nine
I donīt think the registrar
Will be very pleased
When we show up an hour late
Like two frozen peas
Both now facing for the first time
Presently and past
Something that begins with M
And ends in alas
More than not complete disaster
Even from the start
What could it be...
Itīs Matrimony
I know how youīve dreamt about
Being walk down the aisle
But think of the money weīll save
And youīll see itīs worthwhile
It wonīt please our mums and dads
But they donīt even know
Besides if they did whatīs the betting
They wouldnīt even go
You and me are all that matters
Disregard the rest
Trust your soon to be the old man
He knows what is best
Very shortly now thereīs going to be
An answer from you
Then one from me
Thatīs matrimony
Iīm truly grateful for the little things in life
That have made me so glad
Every other hour that I spend with you
Is not in the least bit sad
Quite the opposite in fact
And if you donīt believe me
Hereīs the proof
Ask me if I and Iīll say "Aye, I do" -
Marriage - the joining together of the two people
For better or for worse till death them do part
Olé!