Tea For Two
Don Redman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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?
The song “Tea for Two” by Don Redman and His Orchestra and reinterpreted by Tony Bennett is the epitome of love and romance. The lyrics are suggestive of a man who is discontented with rented homes and instead seeks to build his own place, which he wants to share with his beloved. They both agree on the idea of a private oasis, far from the city's hustle and bustle where they can hide, surrounded by flowers and streams, and not be disturbed by anyone else. The man expresses his desire to have just tea for two with his beloved, all alone, no one to witness their love or hear what they say to one another. He dreams of a future where they would be married, have children and live happily ever after.
The lyrics depict a love story that is exclusive, intimate, and private, free from external interference. It celebrates the beauty of being in a relationship where you can be yourself, without hiding behind the mask of societal expectations. The man wants a future with his beloved, and he is willing to wait for her to share this future with him. The lyrics convey the idea that true love is patient and can withstand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own.
I am unhappy with living in rental homes, so I have created my own living space.
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 everyday life do not exist.
Far from the cry of the city, where flowers pretty caress the streams,
We are situated away from the sounds of the city, surrounded by natural beauty.
Cozy to hide in, to love side-by-side in. Don't let it abide in my dreams.
This place is perfect for snuggling up and loving each other, and I don't want it to just remain a dream.
Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea,
Imagining us sitting close together with two cups of tea.
Just me for you and you for me, alone!
It's just us, nobody else around.
Nobody near us, to see us or hear us,
There's nobody around to watch or listen.
No friends or relations on weekend vacations,
We don't want our friends or family to know where we are spending our time.
We won't have it known, dear, that we have a telephone, dear.
We won't tell anyone that we have a phone here.
Day will break and you'll awake and start to bake A sugar cake for me to take for all the boys to see.
When the day starts, you will wake up and bake a cake for me to show off to the guys.
We will raise a family, a boy for you, a girl for me,
We will start a family with a son for you and a daughter for me.
Oh, can't you see how happy life would be?
Can't you imagine how happy our life together could be?
You are revealing a plan so appealing I can't help but falling for you,
Your plan is so attractive that I can't help but fall for you.
Darling, I planned it; can't you understand it is yours to command it, so do.
My darling, I have planned everything for us. It is now up to you to make it happen.
All of your schemes I'm admiring, they're worth desiring but can't you see,
I like and admire all of your ideas, 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.
I want to wait to start our life together until some future date, but it won't be too late for me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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@drjukebox
Perhaps the best recording of this song
@MarieProvost77
Nice!
@janettewalker3991
Nice version of a favourite song - a tonic for me suffering winter blues.
@princecastle
I hope you feel better soon. Spring is coming. "Tea For Two" only recently became a favorite song for me. I don't know why it took so long. Now, I enjoy almost every version. I think the Fred Waring Victor is one of the best. Recently, The Bratislava Hot Serenaders have a great version of the Waring arrangement.
@roybo1930
I have this BEAUTIFUL Record! Indeed a Favorite!
@roybo1930
Nice to see You have a photograph of the AWESOME Harlan Lattimore! Here his vocal matches Bing Crosby! He was known as the "Black Bing Crosby"! But I Can tell He has his own sound as well! There are times He sounds like Russ Columbo, or Bob Crosby! He should have been more Popular indeed! Well I believe if Bing, Did not sing it! We have a equally talented sound alike with a touch of Harlan`s own Beautiful style!!