Story Behind The Song
The above thoughts, coupled with thinking about filling out a form and the asterisks placed after questions, meaning they're optional.
Song Description
This song can mean two things: Girl doesn't have to take guy's last name when she marries him OR two people don't have to marry or change a name to live happily ever after.
| Song Length |
4:05 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Relaxed |
Subject |
Marriage, Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
Diamond Rio, Boyz II Men |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
NAME CHANGE OPTIONAL
(c) Pam Hanna/Rick McDermid (BMI)
It takes all the courage I have to ask for your hand
A big step for me, Ive always been free
Because I wanted to until I met you
Now Im hopin you will, hopin youll want
To finally be officially one
I cant promise you the world, but I can promise love
Chorus
So name change optional
Baby, dont you know
If I love you and you love me
Thats all we need to grow
And if you decide
To walk with me down the aisle
You know I will say I do
My hearts already tied to you
My love for you is unconditional
So name change optional
Its all about givin and takin, sunshine and rain
Good times and bad, happy and sad
Its all about getting along, having our special song
Saying we will even when we dont want
Its all about us being as one
No matter how frayed life gets, we wont come undone
Chorus
Bridge
Its a big step, I know
But I will hold your hand
If youre not ready yet
Ill understand
Chorus