Be My Husband (Live) Lyrics
Lisa Hannigan
Lyrics
Be my husband and I'll be your wife
Be my husband and I'll be your wife
Be my husband and I'll be your wife man
Outside you there is no place to go
If you want me to I'll cook and sew
If you want me to I'll cook and sew
If you want me to I'll cook and sew
Outside you there is no place to go
ooh daddy now now love me good
ooh daddy now now love me good
ooh daddy now now love me good
please don't treat me so doggone mean
please don't treat me so doggone mean
please don't treat me so doggone mean
you're the meanest man I've ever seen
ooh daddy now now love me good
ooh daddy now now love me good
ooh daddy now now love me good
stick to the promise man, that you made me
stick to the promise man, that you made me
stick to the promise man, that you made me
That you'll stay away from Rosalie
ooh daddy now now love me good
ooh daddy now now love me good
ooh daddy now now love me good
Song & Lyrics Facts
Lisa Hannigan's live version of Be My Husband was released in 2012 as part of her album Passenger. The song is a cover of the original written by Nina Simone in 1965 and later covered by artists like Jeff Buckley, Tracy Chapman and Eels.
Lisa Hannigan's rendition features her vocals alongside a full band including Dave Odlum on guitar, Cormac O'Brien on bass and drums, along with strings arranged by John Smith. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, expressing an intense longing for a lover to be close. They evoke a sense of intimacy that only comes from true love. With its heartfelt delivery and passionate instrumentation, this performance captures the emotion of the classic track.