The singer asks if they give their heart to their love, will their love handle it with care and treat them tenderly and fairly. They ask if their love will give them all their love in return and swear to be true, by the light above. They ask if their love will side with them when sad and smile with them when glad, and always be as they are tonight. Their love is asked to think it over and be sure before promising to do all these things, and only then will the singer give their heart to their love.