Building a Nest For Mary
Al Friedman Lyrics


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Got a lotta little things to do
Gotta make a little dream come true
Morning, night, and noon
I'm doing my best
Building a nest for Mary

Planning on a little bungalow
Where a lot of little roses grow
Morning, night, and noon
I'm doing my best
Building a nest for Mary

Some day we'll rock away our cares
In our rocking chairs
Wind the clock and then tiptoe upstairs

Laying out a little nursery
For a blossom on a family tree
Morning, night, and noon




I'm doing my best
Building a nest for Mary, Mary

Overall Meaning

"Building a Nest for Mary" by Al Friedman & His Orchestra is a song about a man who is working hard to build the perfect habitat for his beloved Mary. The song starts by describing how the man has a lot of little things to do, but he is determined to make his dream come true. He works tirelessly morning, noon, and night to create the perfect home for Mary. The home that he envisions is a little bungalow with a lot of little roses and a perfect nursery for their future children.


The song implies that the man is planning to be with Mary for a lifetime. He envisions sitting on the porch with her, rocking away their cares in their rocking chairs, winding the clock, and tiptoeing upstairs. This image symbolizes a peaceful and happy life that they can spend together. The man dreams of creating a cozy and warm space for Mary and their future family.


The song is a beautiful representation of love, commitment, and dedication. It shows the lengths that one person would go to provide a comfortable and secure home for their loved one. The lyrics are simple but convey a powerful meaning and message that many can relate to when it comes to building a home with someone special.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a lotta little things to do
I have a lot of small tasks to complete.


Gotta make a little dream come true
I have to work to make our aspirations a reality.


Morning, night, and noon
I am dedicating my time throughout the day to this cause.


I'm doing my best
I am giving my all to this project.


Building a nest for Mary
I am constructing a home for the person I care for.


Planning on a little bungalow
I have plans for a small cottage.


Where a lot of little roses grow
The surroundings will have a garden full of roses.


Some day we'll rock away our cares
Someday we will relax and be carefree.


In our rocking chairs
We will be rocking back and forth comfortably.


Wind the clock and then tiptoe upstairs
We will wind the clock and then quietly go upstairs.


Laying out a little nursery
I am preparing a nursery for our child.


For a blossom on a family tree
Our child will be the start of our family tree.


Building a nest for Mary, Mary
I am dedicating myself to building a home for my beloved Mary.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Rose, Jesse Greer

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Comments from YouTube:

Robert Kidson

Is this Mary Pickford?.

maya

yes

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