Sting

Secret Marriage

No earthly church has ever blessed our union
No state has ever granted us permission
No family bond has ever made us two
No company has ever earned commission


No debt was paid no dowry to be granted
No treaty over border land or power
No semblance of the world outside remained
To stain the beauty of this nuptial hour


The secret marriage vow is never spoken
The secret marriage can never be broken


No flowers on the alter
No white veil in your hair
No maiden dress to alter
No bible oath to swear


The secret marriage vow is never spoken
The secret marriage can never be broken