Tea for Two
Carmen McRae/Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics
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Picture me upon your knee
With 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
Day will break and I'll awake
And start to bake a sugar cake
For you to take, for all the boys to see
(Oh, darling)
We will raise a family
A boy for you and a girl for me
Can't you see how happy we will be?
Picture you upon my knee
Tea for two and two for tea
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 I'm gonna wake
And start to bake a sugar cake
For you to take, for all the boys to see
We will raise a family
A boy for you and a girl for me
Oh, can't you see how happy we will be?
(How happy we will be?)
The lyrics of the song "Tea for Two" by Carmen McRae & Sammy Davis Jr. are a classic representation of a romantic love story. The song outlines the singer's desire to be alone with their lover, picturing them sitting on their knee drinking tea, with no one near to see or hear them. They keep their relationship a secret from the world and own no telephone to evade any attention from outsiders. The singer dreams of baking a sugar cake for their lover to take and show off to the world, which embodies the idea of love as a private affair.
The verses are optimistic and joyful, with the singer envisioning a future with their lover, raising a family with a boy for the lover and a girl for the singer. The lyrics express the idea of two people coming together as one, with a singular purpose and a shared pleasure. The song's title and the image of tea and cake are symbolic, representing the simplicity and coziness of a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, honey
Expression of affection or endearment
Picture me upon your knee
Imagining a romantic moment together
With tea for two and two for tea
Desire for an intimate tea time together
Just me for you and you for me alone
Wishing for an exclusive and private relationship
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
Wanting to keep their relationship a secret
No friends or relations on weekend vacations
Not wanting to socialize with others
We won't have it known, dear
Intention to keep the relationship private
That we own a telephone, dear
Avoiding technology that could compromise privacy
Day will break and I'll awake
Anticipation of a new day together
And start to bake a sugar cake
Preparing a sweet treat for a loved one
For you to take, for all the boys to see
Wanting to show off a gesture of love and affection to others
(Oh, darling)
Term of endearment or affection
We will raise a family
Hope for a long-term commitment and future together
A boy for you and a girl for me
Fantasizing about having children together
Can't you see how happy we will be?
Belief that their love will bring them happiness
Picture you upon my knee
Imagining a romantic moment together
Me for you and you for me alone
Desire for an exclusive and private relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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