Wedding Repertoire Advisory

Having played at weddings for a while now, it has come to my attention that couples sometimes make requests for songs that are inappropriate for such a joyous blessing of longevity and blissfulness in one’s newly-cemented relationship. It is the result of having been fooled by the title, or not having read into the lyrics sufficiently.

Here are two seemingly-’positive love’ songs that should never be picked for weddings. The couple, the band and the guests should save themselves from the embarrassment of hearing such ‘unfortunate’ messages. Do suggest other titles and tell us why those songs don’t work.

 

 

I Wish You Love

Covered by various artistes, such as Rachael Yamagata

 

Pretty imagery aside, the chorus gives us the most blatant sign of sadness and disappointment.

 

My breaking heart and I agree

That you and I could never be

So, with my best, my very best

I set you free

 

 

You’re Beautiful

James Blunt

 

Similarly, like ‘I Wish You Love’, this song describes a love that will never be. It’s designed like a crescendo towards that an affirmation of the theme of impossible love. The message is reinforced at the very end of the song: ‘But it’s time to face the truth / I will never be with you.’

 

My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant.

My love is pure.

I saw an angel.

Of that I’m sure.

She smiled at me on the subway.

She was with another man.

But I won’t lose no sleep on that,

‘Cause I’ve got a plan.

You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.

You’re beautiful, it’s true.

I saw your face in a crowded place,

And I don’t know what to do,

‘Cause I’ll never be with you.

Yeah, she caught my eye,

As we walked on by.

She could see from my face that I was,

Flying high, [ - video/radio edited version]

Fucking high, [ - CD version]

And I don’t think that I’ll see her again,

But we shared a moment that will last till the end.

You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.

You’re beautiful, it’s true.

I saw your face in a crowded place,

And I don’t know what to do,

‘Cause I’ll never be with you.

You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.

You’re beautiful, it’s true.

There must be an angel with a smile on her face,

When she thought up that I should be with you.

But it’s time to face the truth,

I will never be with you.

 

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