Tea for Two
Cassandra Wilson & Jacky Terrasson Lyrics

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I'm discontented with homes that I've rented
So I have invented my own.
Darling, this place is lovely oasis
Where life's weary taste is unknown

Far from the crowded city
Where flowers pretty caress the stream
Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in,

Don't let it apart in my dream

Picture me upon your 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
That we own a telephone, dear

Day will break and I'll 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
Can't you see how happy we would be

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
That we own a telephone, dear

Day will break, you'll 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cassandra Wilson and Jacky Terrasson's "Tea For Two" describe a desire for a peaceful and private life with a loved one. The singer is dissatisfied with rented homes and has created their own fabulous oasis, where they can escape the weariness of life. They long for a cozy place where they can live together and hide away from the world. They envision a life with no interruptions, and nobody near them to see or hear them. They don't want to be bothered by friends or family, and they won't even have a telephone. The song is set in the countryside, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

The idea of "tea for two" represents a simple and romantic life, where the couple can spend time together and appreciate each other's company. The line "Just me for you and you for me alone" emphasizes the intimacy and exclusivity of their relationship. The last lines of the song suggest that they will have a family, with a boy for the singer's partner and a girl for the singer. The image of the sugar cake represents the sweetness of their life together, and they want to share it with others.

Overall, the lyrics of "Tea For Two" convey a strong desire for privacy, intimacy, and simplicity. The song paints a picture of a peaceful and idyllic life, far away from the noise and crowds of the city.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm discontented with homes that I've rented
I'm unhappy with the homes I've rented in the past

So I have invented my own.
So I made my own place to live

Darling, this place is lovely oasis
This place I made is a peaceful haven

Where life's weary taste is unknown
Where we can forget about the stress of everyday life

Far from the crowded city
Away from the busy city

Where flowers pretty caress the stream
Where beautiful flowers touch the flowing water

Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in,
A comfortable place to hide and live together

Don't let it apart in my dream
Don't let this dream of ours fall apart

Picture me upon your knee
Imagine me sitting on your lap

Just tea for two
Just the two of us drinking tea

And two for tea
And we'll have enough tea for two

Just me for you
I'm here for you

And you for me alone
You're mine and only mine

Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No one is around to watch or listen to us

No friends or relations
No family or friends to bother us

On weekend vacations
Even when we're on vacation

We won't have it known
No one will find out

That we own a telephone, dear
That we have a telephone

Day will break and I'll wake
Morning will come and I'll wake up

And start to bake a sugar cake
And I'll start cooking a cake

For you to take for all the boys to see
For you to show everyone

We will raise a family
We will have children

A boy for you
You'll have a son

And a girl for me
I'll have a daughter

Can't you see how happy we would be
Can't you imagine how much joy we would have?

Picture you upon my knee
Imagine you sitting on my lap