6 Wrong Songs At Weddings
Over the years, it has been our pleasure to have our wedding couples choose any songs they like for our bands to perform on their significant day. There were good selections that wowed us because we had never heard of them despite years of wedding-singing; but there were also selections that truly made us wonder… However most of the times, we realised that the songs were chosen mainly because it was a catchy tune, and the couple was just not aware that the lyrics were inappropriate at a wedding setting. The top 6 wrong wedding songs we always run into are:
1. Make You Feel My Love (Adele)
Many wouldn’t suspect that it’s actually a song speaking of someone yearning for another just by the title alone. However, check out this part of the lyrics:
I know you haven’t made your mind up yet
But I would never do you wrong
I’ve known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind were you belong
I’d go hungry, I’d go black and blue
I’d go crawling down the avenue
No, there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do
To make you feel my love
Granted this is a small part of the song, and many couples would still want this super lovely classic to be a part of their wedding repertoire because, hey, maybe it mirrors this feeling somewhere in the early part of their relationship ? 🙂
2. 小幸运 (Hebe)
Indeed, it is fortuitous luck (or some would rather say ‘destiny’) that allows two persons to meet, fall in love, and stay together. Naturally, wedding couples will take to the title of the song 《小幸运》to reflect how lucky they are . However the lyrics of the song actually speaks about a sense of nostalgia and regret for a lost love, but at the same time wishing all the best for the someone he/she is thinking of now:
原来你是 我最想留住的幸运
原来我们 和爱情曾经靠得那么近
那为我对抗世界的决定 那陪我淋的雨
一幕幕都是你 一尘不染的真心
与你相遇 好幸运
可我已失去 为你泪流满面的权利
但愿在我看不到的天际 你张开了双翼
遇见你的注定 她会有多幸运
3. Always Be My Baby (Mariah Carey/David Cook)
Another misleading title “Always be my baby” makes one think it suitable to dedicate the song to a loved one. But check the lyrics out:
We were as one babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now you want to be free
So I’m letting you fly
Cause I know in my heart babe
Our love will never die
No!
You’ll always be a part of me
I’m a part of you indefinitely
Girl don’t you know you can’t escape me
Ooh darling cause you’ll always be my baby
And we’ll linger on
Time can’t erase a feeling this strong
No way you’re never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you’ll always be my baby
Need we say more? 🙂
4. I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston)
This is rarely a song requested by the wedding couple themselves, but from time to time we do receive song requests from guests (who actually dedicated it to the wedding couple, along with congratulatory messages!).
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I’ll go, but I know
I’ll think of you ev’ry step of the way.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
That is all I’m taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don’t cry.
We both know I’m not what you, you need.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
So except for the chorus part of “I will always love you”, the rest of the song is actually, rather heart-breaking. -_-
And no, we did not sing this song request, we just didn’t have the heart to do so 😀
5. You’re My Destiny (LYn)
This OST from Korean serial drama ‘Man From The Stars’ is a hit with many, whether you watch the show or not. We have some wedding couples requesting for this song and even using it as their march-in song. The chorus’ music is really romantic and appropriate with the lines ‘You are my destiny, my are’. However if you check out the translation for the verses, it’s actually written for a lost love:
And since we’re at it, let’s throw in one more
6. First Love (Utada Hikaru)
Same as ‘You Are My Destiny’, the chorus line “You are always gonna be my love” gives everyone the illusion of everlasting love. But check the translation out here:
The last kiss
Tasted like tobacco
A bitter and sad smell
Tomorrow, at this time
Where will you be?
Who will you be thinking about?
You are always gonna be my love
Even if i fall in love with someone once again
I’ll remember to hold on
You taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
It’s still a sad song
Until i can sing a new song
The paused time is
About to start moving
There’s many things that i don’t want to forget about
Tomorrow, at this time
I will probably be crying
I will probably be thinking about you
You will always be inside my heart
You will always have your own place
I hope that i have a place in your heart too
Now and forever you are still the one
It’s still a sad song
Until i can sing a new song
You are always gonna be my love
Even if i fall in love with someone once again
I’ll remember to hold on
You taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
It’s still a sad song
Now and forever…
If you really like any of the songs, one way to get around it is to have the live band perform the song instrumentally so that there’s less likelihood of your guests noticing the inappropriate lyrics. But this definitely is up to individual preference, as we’ve also been told by some wedding couples that they would rather not every song be lovey-dovey for the celebration!
