Tea For Two
Dennis Hayward and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh

Oh honey
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
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
To all the boys to see (ooh, darling)

We will raise a family
A boy for you, 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 (ooh-ooh-ah)

We will raise a family
A boy for you and girl for me
Oh, can't you see




How happy we will be?
(How happy we will be?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tea For Two" describe a comfortable and intimate relationship where the couple doesn't need anything else but each other's company. The first verse talks about how the singer is discontented with rented homes and has created their own oasis of love. They describe a peaceful and remote setting where they can be in love without any interruptions from the outside world. The second verse is more personal and shows the singer's desire for a simple life with their partner. They dream about just having tea for two and being alone without anyone else around, where they can be themselves and enjoy each other's company.


The chorus repeats the idea of being alone and away from others. The final lines speak of starting a family and living happily ever after. The lyrics portray a sense of longing for a simpler, more intimate life that feels more genuine and satisfying than the distractions of modern society. It is a love song that captures the innocence and purity of true love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own.
I'm not happy with just any standard home, so I've created my ideal dwelling.


Darling this place is a lover's oasis where life's weary chase is unknown.
My love, this place is a tranquil haven where we can escape the stresses of daily life.


Far from the cry of the city, where flowers pretty caress the streams,
It's located away from the hustle and bustle of urban life and surrounded by lovely gardens and flowing water.


Cozy to hide in, to love side-by-side in. Don't let it abide in my dreams.
It's a snug and inviting space for us to snuggle up and share our love, and I don't want it to be just a fantasy.


Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea,
Imagine us sitting closely together, sharing a pot of tea for two,


Just me for you and you for me, alone!
Just the two of us, focused entirely on each other.


Nobody near us, to see us or hear us,
There will be no one nearby to observe or eavesdrop on us.


No friends or relations on weekend vacations,
We won't be spending time with friends or family on weekend trips.


We won't have it known, dear, that we have a telephone, dear.
We'll keep it a secret that we even have a phone.


Day will break and you'll awake and start to bake
When morning comes, you'll wake and begin baking


A sugar cake for me to take for all the boys to see.
a sweet cake that I can bring to show off for all our male acquaintances.


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


Oh, can't you see how happy life would be?
Don't you understand how fulfilling our life together could be?




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans

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