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AIBU to think this is not a “horrible” wedding song?

107 replies

PWSong · 08/12/2021 18:52

For clarification: it’s a song from one of my favourite childhood films: Labyrinth. It was also sung originally by David Bowie. I thought of maybe having this as the main dance and the (few) people so far I suggested this to (not including my DH because he doesn’t know) laughed when I showed it to them and said it was a fairy dance. I don’t want people on here to sugarcoat anything , so can please listen to the song and tell me if you think it’s stupid too and you agree? It’s a gay marriage, not that should make difference, but it might influence it so I thought I’d say beforehand and wanted opinions of potential guests if they heard this at a wedding if they were invited. I really like it. I know I should think it’s about what I like and what he likes, but I’m also wanting it to be about what other people like and I don’t want to make a fool of myself if it’s not a typical possibly first dance at a wedding song?

OP posts:
Fupoffyagrasshole · 08/12/2021 18:55

Have what you want!! It’s absolutely fine

:)

I would stop involving anyone else in your plans tbh just do what you want and enjoy x

IncompleteSenten · 08/12/2021 18:58

It's your wedding. Have the songs you and your future spouse like.

Concestor · 08/12/2021 18:58

The lyrics aren't very nice but if you like it then have it

itwasntaparty · 08/12/2021 18:59

It doesn't have anything to do with anyone else, if you like it do it..

James Blunt 'you're beautiful' doesn't have wedding vibes but it's one of the most popular wedding songs....

Theunamedcat · 08/12/2021 18:59

I love this song I would have had it if I could

Hotcuppatea · 08/12/2021 19:00

Ignore them and do what you want.

Negligee · 08/12/2021 19:02

Look, people have 'Let's Get It On' for a wedding first dance, or (possibly apocryphally) 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' -- have exactly what you like!

Honeyroar · 08/12/2021 19:03

I didn’t particularly listen to the words, but it seemed a nice melody and song to dance to.

Kshhuxnxk · 08/12/2021 19:06

It's your wedding have what you want. So long as you and your 'intended' love it that's all that matters!

sayanythingelse · 08/12/2021 19:06

Huge Labyrinth fan here also. I think it's a lovely version of the song. I'd use it.

MaHBroon · 08/12/2021 19:06

It’s a beautiful song but do you really want your first dance to be to the lyrics -

There's such a sad love
Deep in your eyes a kind of pale jewel

Nikita1709 · 08/12/2021 19:08

I think it’s absolutely lovely! It’s also your day so bollocks to what others think.

TopCatsTopHat · 08/12/2021 19:09

The best wedding songs are the ones that suit the couple and are 'them' you love it so have it. Top tip, if you have children one day, don't tell anyone what you p plan to name them in advance just announce the name... Wedding songs, names for your baby ... These are deeply personal and other people's opinions have no place in the choice of them. Enjoy your wedding.

MrzClaus · 08/12/2021 19:11

The music itself is lovely! As PP have said, the words are a bit strange, but tbh at someone's wedding I'd mainly be listening to the actual music itself!

Nikita1709 · 08/12/2021 19:11

Also, as a wedding planner, there is no “typical” first dance. I’ve had couples choose a song because they thought it sounded “first dance-y” and regretted it, and a couple who had a full routine choreographed to 90’s dance classics and still rewatch their video regularly because they loved it so much. As long as it means something to the two of you, that’s all that matters.

FissionMailed · 08/12/2021 19:12

People have that Stalker song by Sting, this song is fine.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 08/12/2021 19:12

@MaHBroon

It’s a beautiful song but do you really want your first dance to be to the lyrics -

There's such a sad love
Deep in your eyes a kind of pale jewel

Mine was to 'Share the Darkness' by the Saw Doctors - Hey I can't say that I love you, I can't say that I don't, I can't say that I couldn't And I won't say that I won't

We both love the song and thought it was quite funny as no one else (apart from the DJ) knew the words.

HunterGatherer · 08/12/2021 19:13

I think its lovely, at times the eirkd has felt like it's falling down but you've fallen in love. Smile

Congratulations OP, wishing you both every happiness.

HunterGatherer · 08/12/2021 19:13

Eirkd? World*

RightOnTheEdge · 08/12/2021 19:15

I think it's lovely OP.

Mischance · 08/12/2021 19:15

Nowt wrong with that! Tell the nosey parker nay-sayers to take a hike. Have what you want. Stop telling them anything - make you plans and let them lump it of leave it.

Verbena87 · 08/12/2021 19:16

When we were planning I really benefitted from reading a wedding blog post (can’t remember where) called “i don’t fucking care if you like it” - it is a very useful mantra when these kind of worries crop up!

Izzabellasasperella · 08/12/2021 19:19

Look, people have 'Let's Get It On' for a wedding first dance, or (possibly apocryphally) 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' -- have exactly what you like!

I was at a wedding where the dj played that U2 song for the couples first dance! It was by mistake though😀

FailingMotherhood · 08/12/2021 19:22

It'd be better if it was Magic Dance!

Salayes · 08/12/2021 19:23

I’ve always loved this song, big Labyrinth fan. However, not sure i’d choose it for a wedding given the lyrics and what was happening in that scene - he drugged her and confused her to distract her from trying to save her step brother!

If you listen to the lyrics things like placing the moon in your heart are references to illusion, his whole spiel was to screw with her and try to trick her into being his goblin queen or whatever!

Not really the vibe i’d want for a wedding.