robbin's nest
Ella & Basie Lyrics

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Give me something gentle
Make it sentimental
Whatever you could suggest
I'll take Robbin's Nest

Make it sweet and tender
So I must surrender
You know I'd like nothing but the best

So I'll take Robbin's Nest

For when I get that feeling
Goin' 'round and 'round
Something brings me down
Way down, way down

Give me something sweet and gentle
Make it sentimental
Whatever you could suggest
I'll take Robbin's Nest

When I get that feeling
Goin' 'round and 'round
Something brings me down
Way down, way down

Give me something sweet and gentle
Make it sentimental

Whatever you could suggest
I'll take Robbin's Nest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ella & Basie's song "Robbin's Nest" express a desire for something gentle or sentimental to lift the singer's spirits. The repeated refrain of "Give me something sweet and gentle, make it sentimental," emphasizes this need for comfort and tenderness. The mention of "Robbin's Nest" suggests that this is a place of safety and refuge, a place where the singer can find solace.

The lyrics also allude to a feeling of being brought down or weighed down by something. This could refer to a sense of emotional or mental turmoil that the singer is trying to escape from. The repetition of "way down, way down" reinforces this idea.

Overall, the lyrics to "Robbin's Nest" convey a desire for comfort and emotional refuge, as well as a sense of struggle and longing for escape.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me something gentle
Please provide me with something soft and delicate

Make it sentimental
Make it emotional and expressive

Whatever you could suggest
Any suggestion you have is welcome

I'll take Robbin's Nest
I'll take anything that meets these criteria, even if it's just a simple thing like a bird's nest

Make it sweet and tender
Make it gentle and loving

So I must surrender
So that I can give into the emotions it evokes

You know I'd like nothing but the best
I only want the highest quality

So I'll take Robbin's Nest
Once Again, I'll take anything that meets these criteria

For when I get that feeling
For when a certain emotion comes over me

Goin' 'round and 'round
('Going' round and round' is a metaphor for feeling unsteady)