The Marriage

Billy Bragg * Track #3 On Talking with the Taxman About Poetry

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The Marriage by Billy Bragg

Release Date

Mon Sep 22 1986

Performed by

Billy Bragg

Produced by

John Porter & Kenny Jones

Writed by

Billy Bragg

About

The Marriage is the third track on Billy Bragg’s 1986 record, Talking With the Taxman About Poetry.

The song deals with a male narrator trying to convince his girlfriend that they don’t need to give in to the pressure to get married, because their relationship is fine as it is.

The Marriage Lyrics

I understand you needing
And wanting is no crime
But I can't help feeling
That you and your mother
Are just wasting your time

Choosing Saturdays in Summer
Oh, I dare you to wear white
Love is just a moment of giving
And marriage is when we admit
Our parents were right

I just don't understand it
What makes our love a sin
How can it make that difference
If you and I are wearing
That bloody, bloody ring

If I share my bed with you
Must I also share my life
Love is just a moment of giving
And marriage is when we admit
Our parents were right

You just don't understand it
This tender trap we're in
Those glossy catalogues of couples
Are cashing in
On happiness again and again

So drag me to the altar
And I'll make my sacrifice
Love is just a moment of giving
And marriage is when we admit
Our parents were right

Marriage is when we admit
Our parents were right
Just as marriage is when we admit
Our parents were probably right

The Marriage Q&A

Who wrote The Marriage's ?

The Marriage was written by Billy Bragg.

Who produced The Marriage's ?

The Marriage was produced by John Porter & Kenny Jones.

When did Billy Bragg release The Marriage?

Billy Bragg released The Marriage on Mon Sep 22 1986.

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