Lullaby of Birdland
Mel Tormé Lyrics
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Always hear when you sigh
Never in my wordland
Could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever seen two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet then we'll go
Flyin' high in Birdland
High in the sky up above
We're in love
When I hear the lullaby of Birdland
Crazy swing in lullaby of Birdland
All it seems to do is just remind me
That I am also in love, I don't know what to do
When I hear the lullaby of Birdland
Crazy swing in lullaby of Birdland
All it seems to do is just remind me
Of the nights that I spent lovin' you
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet, then we'll go
Flyin' high in Birdland
High in the sky up above
And I know I discovered just why
I am so much in love, so much in love, baby with you
Lullaby, oh bye bye
The song, Lullaby of Birdland, is a love song that speaks of the magic that exists between two people in love. The title "Lullaby of Birdland" sets the song in a dreamlike world where the singer is in love and simply wants to hear the soothing melody of the lullaby sung by the birds in the sanctuary of their hearts. The song describes the joy and excitement of being in love, and how the click of their lips while they kiss creates magic in the air akin to that of two turtle doves billing and cooing.
The lyrics also describe the pain of separation when one is faced with the possibility of bidding farewell to a loved one. The singer describes himself as weepy as a willow tree which is known for the way its branches stoop and droop, suggesting that saying goodbye to his lover would be a very sad experience that would take him to a sad and lonely place.
Line by Line Meaning
Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
The melody of Birdland is what reminds me of my love for you
Always hear when you sigh
Whenever you sigh, I hear the tune of Birdland in my heart
Never in my wordland
Within my vocabulary, there are no words that adequately convey
Could there be ways to reveal
There are no sufficient means to express
In a phrase how I feel
Through a brief sentence, the depth of my affection escapes me
Have you ever seen two turtle doves
Have you ever witnessed two doves in love
Bill and coo when they love?
Exchanging sweet nothings while tapping their bills
That's the kind of magic
The same magic
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
Our kisses evoke that magic, too
And there's a weepy old willow
Just like the old willow tree
He really knows how to cry
It sheds tears abundantly
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
That's how I would weep if you leave me
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
If you tell me to go away and never come back
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
The tune of Birdland hums softly
Kiss me sweet then we'll go
Kiss me tenderly, and then we'll leave
Flyin' high in Birdland
Soaring high amid the tune of Birdland
High in the sky up above
High among the clouds
We're in love
We're deeply and passionately in love
When I hear the lullaby of Birdland
Whenever I listen to Birdland's tune
Crazy swing in lullaby of Birdland
The powerful rhythm drives me insane
All it seems to do is just remind me
It only stirs memories within me
That I am also in love, I don't know what to do
It reminds me that I, too, am in love and confused
Of the nights that I spent lovin' you
Of the times we spent together, my love for you grows stronger
And I know I discovered just why
I finally realized why
I am so much in love, so much in love, baby with you
I'm deeply in love with you, my love
Lullaby, oh bye bye
Goodnight, my love
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Shearing, George David Weiss
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Valentina L
Lullaby by birdland that's what I
Always hear, when you sigh,
Never in my wordland could there be words to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo, when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we made with our lips
When we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby by birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet, and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky
All because we're in love
Oh, lullaby by birdland that's what I
Always hear, when you sigh,
Never in my wordland could there be words to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we made with our lips
When we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby by birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet, and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky
All because we're in love
Абдихадыров Нурбол
Oh, lullaby of birdland that's what i
Always hear, when you sigh,
Never in my wordland could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how i feel.
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we make with our lips
When we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how i'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet, and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky up above
All because we're in love
Lullaby, lullaby
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we make with our lips
When we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how i'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet, and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky up above
All because we're in love
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Jakob Cano
lullaby of birdland thats what i always hear when you sigh never in my worldland could there be ways to reveal in a phrase how i feel
have you ever seen two turtle doves bill and coo when they love thats the kind of magic music we'll make when we kiss
and theres a weepy old willow he really knows how to cry thats how id cry in pillow if you should tell me farewell and goodbye
lullaby by of bridland whisper low one more kiss and then we'll go flying of to birdland high in the sky up above
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lullaby of birdland whisper low one more kiss and then we'll go fly off to birdland high up above just because we are in love lullaby of birdland whisper low one more kiss then we'll go flying off to birldland high in sky up above just because we are in love
richard gornalle
Truly one of the best singer/musicians ever. A brilliant highly skilled singer.
Philip Smith
One of the greatest singers of all time. A tad underrated and under appreciated, especially now.
Jeffery Yan
More than just a tad… THE best male scat singer, no “one of”
June Bermingham
Love this man ,,love his scat, could listen to him all day,,, Thank you Jeffrey! 🌺
Haddasa
I grew up with older parents who listened to this man. Im fortunate to know great music!
New York Night
A real jazz cat. I was so thankful that he made an album dedicated to NYC.
Mr Garda
WHAT IS THAT VOICE!!!! melting <3 EDIT: my dad hears this, clicks his tongue and goes "Mr underated; Mel Torme" :)
Phyllis Petras
Favorite version of this!!!
marie cohen
Yes my favorite version of lullaby of birdland
Valentina L
Lullaby by birdland that's what I
Always hear, when you sigh,
Never in my wordland could there be words to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo, when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we made with our lips
When we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby by birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet, and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky
All because we're in love
Oh, lullaby by birdland that's what I
Always hear, when you sigh,
Never in my wordland could there be words to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we made with our lips
When we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby by birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet, and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky
All because we're in love