Tenderly
Ella Fitzgerald / Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Caressed the trees, tenderly
The trembling trees
Embraced the breeze, tenderly
Then you and I
Came wandering by
And lost in a sigh
The shore was kissed
By sea and mist, tenderly
I can't forget
How two hearts met
Breathlessly
Your arms opened wide
And closed me inside
You took my lips
You took my love
So tenderly
The evening breeze
Erased the trees, tenderly
The trembling trees
Embraced the breeze, tenderly
Then you and I
Came wandering by
And lost in a sigh
Were we
The shore was kissed
By the mist, tenderly
I can't forget
How two hearts met
Tenderly
Your arms opened wide
And closed me inside
You took my chops
Way from bops
Tenderly
Tenderly
Tenderly
Oh oh
Oh oh
The song "Tenderly" is a romantic ballad that tells the story of a couple who falls in love with each other on a beautiful evening by the sea. The lyrics capture the intimate moment when the couple first meets and becomes lost in each other's embrace. The first stanza sets the scene by describing the peaceful evening breeze, which caresses the trees and causes them to tremble in response. The breeze and trees reflect the tender atmosphere of the moment, and the couple's encounter is described as happening "lost in a sigh."
The second stanza describes the shore being kissed by the sea and mist, which adds to the romantic ambiance. The lyrics emphasize how the couple could not forget how their two hearts met breathlessly, and the singer describes how the couple intertwines in each other's arms. The words, "you took my lips, you took my love so tenderly," convey the tenderness of the couple's first kiss and the depth of emotion they feel for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
The evening breeze
The gentle wind that blowed in the evening
Caressed the trees, tenderly
Softly touching the branches of the trees
The trembling trees
The trees that shivered in response to the breeze
Embraced the breeze, tenderly
Held on tight in a loving, gentle way
Then you and I
The two of us together
Came wandering by
Walked aimlessly around the place
And lost in a sigh
Feeling overwhelmed by the moment
Were we
We felt so emotionally connected at that moment
The shore was kissed
The combination of sea waves and mist that gently touched the sandy shore
By sea and mist, tenderly
The sea and mist met together softly and peacefully
I can't forget
The unforgettable moment
How two hearts met
The story of the moment when our hearts connected and became one
Breathlessly
Being overwhelmed by the emotional moment, barely being able to breathe
Your arms opened wide
You accepted me with open arms
And closed me inside
Comfort me with a loving embrace
You took my lips
You kissed me
You took my love
You accepted my love for you
So tenderly
With a gentle touch full of love and care
The evening breeze
The gentle wind that blowed in the evening
Erased the trees, tenderly
The breeze that gently erased the marks it made on the branches
The trembling trees
The trees that shivered in response to the breeze
Embraced the breeze, tenderly
Held on tight in a loving, gentle way
Then you and I
The two of us together
Came wandering by
Walked aimlessly around the place
And lost in a sigh
Feeling overwhelmed by the moment
Were we
We felt so emotionally connected at that moment
The shore was kissed
The combination of sea waves and mist that gently touched the sandy shore
By the mist, tenderly
The mist that covered the shore in a gentle and loving way
I can't forget
The unforgettable moment
How two hearts met
The story of the moment when our hearts connected and became one
Tenderly
With a gentle touch full of love and care
Your arms opened wide
You accepted me with open arms
And closed me inside
Comfort me with a loving embrace
You took my chops
You took away my struggles and worries and made me feel free and happy
Way from bops
You took me far away from the stressful and fast world of jazz music
Tenderly
With a gentle touch full of love and care
Tenderly
With a gentle touch full of love and care
Oh oh
The happiness and pleasure in our hearts
Oh oh
The happiness and pleasure in our hearts
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOUIS ARMSTRONG, ZILNER T. RANDOLPH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beanstaIkjack
The evening breeze caressed the trees, tenderly
The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly
Then you and I came wandering by
And lost in a sigh were we
The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly
I can't forget how two hearts met breathlessly
Your arms opened wide
And closed me inside
You took my lips you took my love so tenderly
@luisafaustino5470
Heard this at a bookstore, stayed there until the song is finished
@psilo9865
I'll bet you did, I would myself.
@reeseereece
I know you did! 😊
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@HumbertoValle211280a
OMG... What a legents... We should educated our children with this every single morning
@luisacosta1004
A delight to travel at night, for a coffee, a good wine. Simply a delight to my ears. the ending with Ella's voice is beautiful. a beautiful therapy for my anxiety
@markwalker4142
Perfection . No one and nothing today could match this artistry and skill .
@beanstaIkjack
The evening breeze caressed the trees, tenderly
The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly
Then you and I came wandering by
And lost in a sigh were we
The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly
I can't forget how two hearts met breathlessly
Your arms opened wide
And closed me inside
You took my lips you took my love so tenderly