Stouthearted Men

"I know the worry and strife that come with a wife but here is a man, who would gladly give up his life to marry you, Marianne."
What the heck kind of lyrics are those? It's a bit extreme don't you think man? I mean let's be realistic because you're only setting yourself up for failure - dead men don't make good husbands.

song: Stouthearted Men • musical: The New Moon