Don't Marry Her (Clean Version)
Beautiful South · Other Songs - Beautiful South
Think of her in bed
Laying there just watching telly
Think of me instead
I'll never grow so old and flabby
That could never be
Don't marry her, have me
And your love light shines like cardboard
But your work shoes are glistening
She's a Ph. D in "I told you so"
You've a knighthood in "I'm not listening"
She'll grab your Sandra Bullocks
And slowly raise her knee
Don't marry her, have me
And the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco bay
And you realise you can't make it anyway
You have to wash the car
Take the kiddies to the park
Don't marry her, have me
Those lovely Sunday mornings
With breakfast brought in bed
Those blackbirds look like knitting needles
Trying to peck your head
Those birds will peck your soul out
And throw away the key
Don't marry her, have me
And the kitchen's always tidy
And the bathroom's always clean
She's a diploma in 'just hiding things'
You've a First in low esteem
When your socks smell of angels
But your life smells of Brie
Don't marry her, have me
And the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco bay
And you realise you can't make it anyway
You have to wash the car
Take the kiddies to the park
Don't marry her, have me
And the Sunday sun shines down on San Francisco bay
And you realise you can't make it anyway
You have to wash the car
Take the kiddies to the park
Don't marry her, have me
Don't Marry Her (Clean Version)
Beautiful South's "Don't Marry Her" stands as a defining track from the band's early career, capturing the raw energy and emotional vulnerability characteristic of their 1990s work. Released during a period when the group was establishing its signature blend of punk rock and melodic sensibilities, the song reflects the band's focus on personal relationships and social observation. As part of their broader discography, this recording exemplifies the direct storytelling and driving rhythms that made Beautiful South a significant force in the indie music scene of the era. The clean version maintains the song's core message and musical intensity, offering a polished presentation of their early artistic identity without compromising the impact of the original performance.

