In 1994 he founded Brad Mehldau Trio, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy; in 2005, Jeff Ballard replaced Rossy. Brad Mehldau started playing piano at the age of six, and has released more than ten albums.
Lullaby of Birdland
Brad Mehldau 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 heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
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
Flyin' high in Birdland
High in the sky up above
All because we're in love
The lyrics to Brad Mehldau's song "Lullaby of Birdland" convey deep emotions of love and affection. The song opens with the singer expressing how the sweet melody of "Lullaby of Birdland" is all he hears when his lover sighs. The verse following this proclaims that he could never find any words or phrases that could fully express his feelings, indicating his inability to describe the depth of his love.
The second verse describes the magic they make with their lips when they kiss, a comparison drawn to the cooing of two turtles in love. The lyrics further showcase the singer's deep emotions, describing how the weeping willow tree embodies his emotions if his love were to say goodbye. The song concludes with the singer asking his lover to whisper sweet nothings and to take flight to 'Birdland', an idyllic place where they can fly high in the sky together, all because they are in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
I associate the sound of Birdland with soothing comfort or deep feelings of love, as if it's a lullaby that puts me at ease.
Always hear when you sigh
Whenever you sigh, I hear the enchanting tune of Birdland's lullaby.
Never in my wordland
In my own language, I could never properly express the deep emotions that Birdland's lullaby inspires.
Could there be ways to reveal
Even with my extensive vocabulary and imagination, I still couldn't find the right words to describe the overwhelming sense of feelings the lullaby engenders.
In a phrase how I feel
But through the magic of music, I can channel and express the unspeakable emotions in my heart.
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
I wonder if you've ever witnessed the loving cooing and harmony of two birds.
Bill and coo when they love?
The tender sounds emitted by birds in love are akin to a romantic symphony, with each note containing deep devotion and passion.
That's the kind of magic
Indeed, such bird songs possess a special power, a remarkable enchantment that I find in the lullaby of Birdland.
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
And when we kiss, our own melodies are born, sounds that express our innermost feelings and unite us in love.
And there's a weepy old willow
Here, I think of a particular tree, one that's as old as time and has witnessed countless goodbyes and sorrows.
He really knows how to cry
The weeping willow has soaked up so many tears that it's become a master of expressing melancholic emotions, its branches sagging low to the ground in deep sorrow.
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If I had to say farewell and goodbye to you, my heart would be heavy with grief, and I'd shed tears just like the weeping willow.
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
This phrase is a hypothetical scenario, but one that fills me with sadness and dread, making me realize how much you mean to me.
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
But for now, let's focus on the present, and let the soft and soothing tune of Birdland's lullaby envelop us both in a comforting embrace.
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Let's share a sweet kiss, and with that, let our hearts set off towards the dreamy, blissful realm of sentimentality and emotion.
Flyin' high in Birdland
In this boundless place of love and joy, there are no boundaries, just endless skies and enchanting melodies.
High in the sky up above
Together, we'll soar up high, leaving behind all the worries and troubles of this world, and together, we'll reach new heights of affection and tenderness.
All because we're in love
And at the heart of it all is our love, the source of all the magic and music we make together, and the reason why we'll keep soaring higher and higher, forever and ever.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GEORGE SHEARING, GEORGE DAVID WEISS
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