Tea for Two
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Tea For Two
Tony Bennett
(Irving Caesar/Vincent Youmans)

I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own.
Darling this place is a lover's oasis where life's weary chase is unknown.
Far from the cry of the city, where flowers pretty caress the streams,
Cozy to hide in, to love side-by-side in. Don't let it abide in my dreams.

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 have 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 life would be?

You are revealing a plan so appealing I can't help but falling for you,
Darling, I planned it; can't you understand it is yours to command it, so do.
All of your schemes I'm admiring, they're worth desiring but can't you see,
I'd like to wait there for some future date dear;
it won't be too late, dear, for me.

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 have 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 life would be?

Overall Meaning

The song Tea for Two is a gentle, romantic tune about two people imagining a peaceful life together. The first verse explains that the singer is discontented with rented homes and has created their own space that is an oasis for lovers. They describe this place as far from the noise of the city with pretty flowers and cozy surroundings perfect for snuggling up together. The second verse imagines the two of them alone without anyone to see or hear them, with no friends or family around to judge them. They even plan to keep their telephone secret so that no one can interrupt their time together. The chorus repeats the idea of just having tea for two, with no distractions or interruptions, and they dream of a future where they can raise a family together and be happy.


Although the song itself is simple, the lyrics convey a powerful idea of the longing for a peaceful, uncomplicated life with the person you love. The idea of having a space that is just for the two of them, without any outside interference, is a theme that many couples can relate to. The song also speaks to the desire for a future together, with the hopes of a family, stability, and lasting happiness. The sweetness of the lyrics combined with the soft melody makes Tea for Two a timeless classic that has been covered by countless artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own.
I am unhappy with the homes available for rent, so I have built my own.


Darling this place is a lover's oasis where life's weary chase is unknown.
This place is a paradise for lovers where the stresses of life are absent.


Far from the cry of the city, where flowers pretty caress the streams,
We are far away from the noise of the city, in a place where beautiful flowers surround streams.


Cozy to hide in, to love side-by-side in. Don't let it abide in my dreams.
This place is so comfortable and perfect for us to love each other closely. I don't want it to just be a dream.


Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea,
I imagine you sitting on my lap, with just enough tea for both of us.


Just me for you and you for me, alone!
Just the two of us, with nobody else around.


Nobody near us, to see us or hear us,
There is nobody nearby to witness or hear us.


No friends or relations on weekend vacations,
None of our friends or family are on vacation with us.


We won't have it known, dear, that we have a telephone, dear.
Let's keep it our secret that we have 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.
After a night of rest, you will bake me a cake to show to everyone.


We will raise a family, a boy for you, a girl for me,
We will have children and a son for you and a daughter for me.


Oh, can't you see how happy life would be?
Can't you see how wonderful life would be?




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

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