Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Dave Brubeck Lyrics


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I wrote my mother
I wrote my father
And now I'm writing you too
I'm sure of mother
I'm sure of father
Now I wanna be sure of you

Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Just remember that I've been true to nobody else but you
So just be true to me

Don't go walking down lovers' lane with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Don't start showing off all your charms in somebody else's arms
You must be true to me
I'm so afraid that the plans we made underneath those moonlit skies
Will fade away and you're bound to stray if the stars get in your eyes
So, don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me
You're my L-O-V-E.

Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Just remember that I've been true to nobody else but you
So just be true to me

Don't go walking down lovers' lane with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Don't start showing off all your charms in somebody else's arms
You must be true to me
I'm so afraid that the plans we made underneath those moonlit skies




Will fade away and you're bound to stray if the stars get in your eyes
So, don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree by Dave Brubeck talk about a sense of insecurity in a relationship, where the singer is reassessing his trust in his partner. The opening lines of the song reveal that he has written to his parents about his relationship, and now he is writing to his partner, looking for confirmation of fidelity. The repetition of "anyone else but me" in the chorus makes his expectations clear- he does not want his partner to spend time with anyone else but him. He even goes on to say that he is afraid that the plans they have made might fade away, and his partner might get swayed by someone else, should the stars get in their eyes.


The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in different ways, but at its core, it is about trust and loyalty. The song conveys that the singer does not want to share his partner's attention with anyone else. He wants to be the only one, as he has been true to his partner, and he expects the same loyalty in return. It is an ode to a monogamous relationship, where both partners are honest and committed to each other.


Line by Line Meaning

I wrote my mother
I took the time to write a letter to my mom to let her know how much I care.


I wrote my father
I also wrote to my dad to express my love and gratitude to him.


And now I'm writing you too
I'm reaching out to you now because I want to communicate how much you mean to me.


I'm sure of mother
I know my mother will always be there for me, no matter what.


I'm sure of father
I trust my father and believe in his love for me as well.


Now I wanna be sure of you
I'm hoping to establish a similar level of trust and devotion between us.


Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me
I want you to promise me that you won't spend time with anyone else in a romantic way.


Anyone else but me, anyone else but me / No! No! No!
I'm emphasizing the importance of this to me by repeating myself and interjecting a firm 'no.'


Just remember that I've been true to nobody else but you / So just be true to me
I'm reminding you that I've been loyal to you and I expect the same from you.


Don't go walking down lovers' lane with anyone else but me
I don't want you to take any romantic walks with anyone but me.


Don't start showing off all your charms in somebody else's arms / You must be true to me
I'm asking you not to flirt or act seductively with anyone else. You need to remain loyal to me.


I'm so afraid that the plans we made underneath those moonlit skies / Will fade away and you're bound to stray if the stars get in your eyes
I'm worried that our shared dreams and promises will be forgotten or ignored if you become easily distracted or enamored by someone else.


You're my L-O-V-E.
I want to spell out how much you mean to me and how deeply I care.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lew Brown, Sam H. Stept, Charles Tobias

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