Hansard has stated in interviews that this song is about trying to settle down with a woman even though you know it is a bad idea. Trombonist Curtis Fowlkes frequently sings this track during live performances, rather than Glen.
Where you running to now, baby?
Running all the time
Where you running to now, darlin'?
Running to all the time
Well, I sure hope it’s to your sister
And not that mean brother of mine
I’ve been trying to reach you, darlin'
I try, I try in vain
I’ve been trying to reach you, darlin'
Though I try, I try in vain
I always end up losing you
And walking home in the rain
[Chorus]
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold
Will you be strong enough to keep her
Keep her love from going cold?
There’s a wildcat in you, woman
A wildcat on the prowl
There’s a wildcat in you, woman
A wildcat on the prowl
Every time I put my arms around you
I can hear that wildcat growl
I remember when I met you
There was something about the moon
I remember the night I met you
There was something about the moon
I don’t know if it was waxing or waning
But I knew that you’d be leaving soon
[Chorus]
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold
Will you be strong enough to keep her
Keep her love from going cold?
[Chorus]
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold
Will you be strong enough to keep her
Keep her love from going cold?
Will you be strong enough to keep her
To keep her love from getting old?
Will you be strong enough to keep her
To keep her love from going cold?
Glen Hansard released Wedding Ring on Fri Sep 18 2015.