Wedding Song
Tracy Chapman · Other Songs - Tracy Chapman
in them you are always standing
right beside me
I reach out for your hand
to see your arms extending
outstretched towards me
For you I don the veil
By your light
others pale by comparison
I place my faith in love
My fate in this communion
I've been having dreams and visions
in them you are always standing
right beside me
I reach out for your hand
to see your arms extending
outstretched towards me
To you I give my pledge
to honor all that's good
in this life we're living
to think not only of myself
but of the greater union
Can I get a witness
there is salvation and rapture for the lonely
can I get a witness
bless this day sacred and holy
sacred and holy
I've been having dreams and visions
in them you are always standing
right beside me
I reach out for your hand
to see your arms extending
outstreched towards me
With you I am revealed
all my shame all my faults and my virtues
behold body mind and spirit
heart and soul devoted all to you
Can I get a witness
there is salvation and rapture for the lonely
can I get a witness
bless this day sacred and holy
sacred and holy
Wedding Song - Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman's "Wedding Song" stands as a poignant acoustic ballad that exemplifies her signature blend of folk and soul. Recorded during her early career, the track features Chapman's distinctive fingerpicking guitar work and her emotive vocal delivery, which conveys a sense of quiet longing and reflection. As part of her broader discography, the song complements other notable works like "Fast Car" and "Talkin'Bout a Revolution," showcasing her ability to craft narratives rooted in personal experience and social observation. The recording captures the intimate atmosphere of her debut era, highlighting her status as a significant figure in contemporary folk music who consistently delivers songs with deep emotional resonance and lyrical depth.