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Introduction
Have you ever heard a song that feels like a gentle breeze on a quiet day, carrying stories of love and longing from decades past? That’s the essence of “I Never Will Marry” by The Carter Family. Released during the 1930s, this song captures a poignant narrative of choosing solitude over the sorrow that often accompanies love. It’s a folk classic that resonates deeply, woven with the rich, harmonious vocals of The Carter Family that seem to reach across time.
As I listen to “I Never Will Marry,” there’s a raw simplicity in its melody and lyrics that stands out. It’s not just a song; it’s a heartfelt declaration, a stand against the inevitable heartache that love can bring. The Carter Family, with their foundational influence on folk and country music, brought this song to life in a way that few others could. Their ability to convey deep emotions through minimalistic arrangements is what makes this song a timeless piece.
The beauty of “I Never Will Marry” lies not only in its lyrical depth but also in its universal theme. It speaks to the soul, echoing the sentiments of those who’ve felt love’s sting and chosen a path of solitude. In many ways, it’s a song about strength and personal resolve, themes as relevant today as they were nearly a century ago.
Every time the song plays, it’s like hearing a story from an old friend, familiar yet always comforting. It’s fascinating to think about how many have sat under the stars, perhaps pondering the same feelings of love and independence, with this song as their backdrop.
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Lyrics
One morning as I rambled all down the seashore
The wind it did whistle and the waters did roar
I heard a fair damsel make a pitiful sound
It sounded so lonesome in the waters around
I never will marry or be no man’s wife
I expect to live single all the days of my life
The shells in the ocean shall be my deathbed
The fish in deep water swim over my head
She plunged her fair body in the ocean so deep
She closed her blue eyes in the waters to sleep
My love’s gone and left me, the one I adore
She’s gone where I never will see her any more
I never will marry or be no man’s wife
I expect to live single all the days of my life
The shells in the ocean shall be my deathbed
The fish in deep water swim over my head