Lets just say you’re some dude named Njal from Oslo, Norway who happens to love his girlfriend and the musical group Band of Horses. Being a man of opportunity you propose to your gal Elin at a Band of Horses show and she says yes. As your wedding day approaches you and Elin realize Band of Horses will be in your area on the same day of your wedding so you’re moved to write them and tell your story. So Band of Horses surprises you by showing up at the ceremony and perform an incredible version of their tune “Marry Song.” I think we can all agree it would be good to be Njal from Oslo!
In one of the better wedding moments that has nothing to do with some choreographed dance, here is Band of Horses live at the wedding of Njal and Elin on September 4th, 2010:
That my friends is a beautiful piece of viral-video life affirmation! I love when the best man (I assume that’s who he is) turns around to take photos. Sanctification, love, beauty, music and spirit all in a little slice of YouTube heaven. Njal and Elin I wish you all the best and many future Band of Horses concerts.
If you are not familiar with BoH I encourage you to check out their official website here.
Here is the lyrics for “Marry Song” from their 2009 album Cease to Begin.
Marry Song by Band of Horses:
I’ll marry my lover in a place to admire
I don’t have to even ask her I can look in her eyes
And thank God that I am forgiven
I thank all my friends
To say I’ve been truer or they forgotten
Marry my mind is to say the least
It’s been awful hard to just stand on my feet
I think I’ll slow down if I am able
I won’t drown in the ocean
Or starve in my place at the table
Lucky ones are we all til it is over
Everyone near and far
When you smile the sun it peaks through the clouds
Never die for always be around and around and around
How is your sister and what of your brother
Extend hellos to your father and mother
What in the world would cause you any sorrow
Lighten your load
And see how I killed the wheel barrow I borrowed
Lucky ones are we all til it is over
Everyone near and far
When you smile the sun it peaks through the clouds
Never die for always be around and around and around
