Tea For Two
Benny Carter / Jimmy Mundy / Gerald Wilson Lyrics


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Picture you upon my knee
Just tea for two
And two for tea
Just me for you
And you for me alone

Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No friends or relations
On weekend vacations
We won't have it known, dear
That we own a telephone, dear

Day will break 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, a girl for me
Oh, can't you see how happy we would be

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the classic song "Tea For Two" written by Vincent Youmans with lyrics by Irving Caesar. The song is about a couple who are enjoying a romantic moment together, just drinking tea, alone and uninterrupted. They don't want anyone else to know about this special moment, especially not their friends or family or anyone who might disturb their peace and privacy. The lyrics suggest that the couple is completely content with just each other's company and that they could be happy together for a lifetime. The song also highlights the simple pleasures that can bring us happiness, such as a cup of tea and a loved one to share it with.


The line "Day will break and you'll awake, and start to bake a sugar cake, for me to take for all the boys to see" shows the traditional gender roles of the time, where the woman's job was to cook for her man and show off her skills to his friends. The ending of the song "We will raise a family, a boy for you, a girl for me, oh, can't you see how happy we would be" shows that the couple's love isn't just for the moment, but that they want to extend it into a full life together, complete with children and a home.


Line by Line Meaning

Picture you upon my knee
Imagine you sitting on my lap


Just tea for two
We only need a pot of tea for the two of us


And two for tea
We can use two cups of tea for the two of us


Just me for you
I only have eyes for you


And you for me alone
You feel the same way and are devoted to me alone


Nobody near us to see us or hear us
We're alone and can enjoy each other's company in privacy


No friends or relations
We won't have any guests over, no family members


On weekend vacations
We can take trips together on the weekends


We won't have it known, dear
We don't want anyone to know about our relationship


That we own a telephone, dear
Especially that we have a phone that they can contact us on


Day will break and you'll awake
The next day will come and you'll wake up


And start to bake a sugar cake
You'll start baking a cake with sugar


For me to take for all the boys to see
So I can bring it to work and show my friends


We will raise a family
We'll start a family together


A boy for you, a girl for me
And we'll have a son and a daughter


Oh, can't you see how happy we would be
We can picture how happy we would be together




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS

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@Doggowoofenbark

Story: Woman who can't sleep discovers by camera that her kids sneak in her bed. End.

@Loveoldies50

Thank you! I hate things like this one!

@justthoughts8872

Thanks bye

@aa-ng4ot

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@thomaskirby6706

Congratulations for holding the record for the most dragged out story I’ve ever read.

@joelove1987

Damn that's what I was thinking!! Jeez just cut to the moral of the story

@bboiwilliam2066

I’m a Christian so I’m supposed to be patient... but this is time I’ll NEVER get back. And how did she never know it was her kids? I doubt they magically walk back to their own bad before she wakes up everyday. Someone please put this video on somebody’s prayer list.

@thomaskirby6706

@Kendall White Guess I’m not the only one. Who’s the dummy now?

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