Lullaby of Birdland
Chet Atkins 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 song "Lullaby of Birdland" is a jazz standard that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics of the song are about the magical feeling that comes from being in love. The singer describes how every time their significant other sighs, they hear the "lullaby of Birdland." The singer goes on to say that there are no words in their world that could express how they feel about their partner.
The second verse compares the magic of music to the sound that two turtles make when they are in love. The singer describes the sensation of kissing their partner and the weeping willow tree that knows just how to cry, an imagery that represents the sorrow they would feel if their partner were to leave them. The singer then encourages their partner to whisper sweet nothings to them and take them on a journey to Birdland, a place that exists high in the sky because they are in love.
The overall message of the song is that love is an unexplainable force that creates a magical feeling that can transport us to other worlds. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, and the melody is equally entrancing. This song is an excellent example of how jazz music can express complex emotions with a combination of words and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
I associate the melody of Birdland with something that comforts me.
Always hear when you sigh
I am reminded of the song when I hear you sigh.
Never in my wordland
Although I cannot express my feelings in words,
Could there be ways to reveal
There are no other means to convey my emotions.
In a phrase how I feel
I wish I could articulate my sentiments in a single sentence.
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Have you listened to the sound of two doves in love?
Bill and coo when they love?
They make sweet noises when they are in love.
That's the kind of magic
It is a magical experience
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
The sound of our lips when we kiss is as enchanting as that of a dove’s.
And there's a weepy old willow
I know a willow tree that seems to share my sorrow.
He really knows how to cry
It appears to know how to express its grief well.
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
I would react similarly if you were to leave me.
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
It would devastate me if you were to bid me farewell.
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Sing Birdland softly, like a lullaby.
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Kiss me tenderly and we will fly away.
Flyin' high in Birdland
We will travel far, to a place of paradise.
High in the sky up above
We will be soaring in the heavens.
All because we're in love
All of this is a consequence of our love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Shearing, George David Weiss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rocketaroo
Superb! Have a musical weekend Henk!
@henkgloudemans8886
Thank you my friend !!!!!!!
@gb2096
Een van mijn favorieten! Dank voor het delen!!
@henkgloudemans8886
Graag gedaan !!!!!
@jyttethagaardnielsen3568
O my dear Henkie, this melody is so beautiful !!!! Chet Atkins is great !!!!! When we come to Breda, do you think Anouska will have time to give me a tattoo - a small butterfly on my arm? That would be awsome - imagine having a tattoo at the age of 79 !!!!!!! My sweetie, you are forever in my heart and soul !!!! Yours Jytte
@henkgloudemans8886
Helllooo there my dearest Jytte !!!! I think a butterfly will be Great !!!!! And I thank you for your nice words about Atkins !!!!! I keep thinking on you Jytte !!!!!!! Yours always Henk !!!!!
@annevandijk645
Leuk, Henk. Wordt er alleen een beetje zeeziek van :)
@henkgloudemans8886
Hahaha !!!! Die Anne !!!!! Het is een slaapliedje !!!!!