Anthony studied at London's most prestigious music colleges and cites artists such as Harry Connick Jnr, Jon Cleary, Stevie Wonder, and Burt Bacharach as inspiration.
Anthony lives in Blackheath in SE London and he continues to gig in and around London, with occasional trips and tours abroad for gigs and jazz festivals.
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Tea For Two
Anthony Strong Lyrics
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Darling this place is a lover's oasis
where lights where we chase is unknown
Far from the cry of the city where flowers pretty caress the stream
Cozy to hide in,
to live side by side in, don't let it abide in my dream
Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No friends or relations or weekend vacations
We won't have it known, dear, that we own a telephone, dear
They will brake and you'll awake and start to bake a sugar cake
For me to take for all the boys to see
We will raise a family, a boy for you and a girl for me
Can't you see how happy we will be
The song "Tea for Two" by Anthony Strong revolves around the theme of discontentment with renting a home, dreaming of owning a place to live, and creating an environment of love and warmth. The opening line, "I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own" speaks to the desire to create something new and personal rather than just settling for what's available. The singer then introduces the idea of a lover's hideaway, an oasis from the bustle of the city that is cozy to live in, side by side with his beloved. He implores her not to let this dream just be an idea in his mind.
The chorus brings the focus to the idea of tea for two, a symbol of intimacy and closeness shared between lovers. The thought of being alone with the one he loves, with no distractions or outside interference, is alluring to the singer. The lines "Nobody near us to see us or hear us, no friends or relations or weekend vacations, we won't have it known, dear, that we own a telephone, dear" emphasizes the desire for privacy and a space that is entirely their own. The final verse speaks about building a family together and happiness found in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own
I'm not happy with renting homes, so I've decided to create my own.
Darling this place is a lover's oasis
This place is perfect for lovers.
where lights where we chase is unknown
We can have fun here without anyone disturbing us.
Far from the cry of the city where flowers pretty caress the stream
This place is far away from the noisy city, and there are beautiful flowers growing by the stream.
Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in, don't let it abide in my dream
It's a cozy, comfortable place to live together, and I don't want this to be just a dream.
Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea
I picture us sitting close together, with just enough tea for both of us.
Just me for you and you for me alone
It's just you and me here, alone.
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No one else is around to see or hear us.
No friends or relations or weekend vacations
We don't have any friends or family visiting us or going on trips with us.
We won't have it known, dear, that we own a telephone, dear
We don't want anyone to know that we have a telephone here.
They will brake and you'll awake and start to bake a sugar cake
When guests come, you'll wake up and start baking a cake for them.
For me to take for all the boys to see
You'll bake the cake for me to show off to our male guests.
We will raise a family, a boy for you and a girl for me
We'll start a family, with a son for you and a daughter for me.
Can't you see how happy we will be
We'll be so happy together!
Writer(s): Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.