Lullaby Of Birdland
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra Lyrics
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Always hear when you sigh
Never in my wordland could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we make with our lips
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of birdland, whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky up above
All because we're in love
(Lullaby) lullaby
(Lullaby) lullaby
(Lullaby)
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we make with our lips
When we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow (willow)
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow (pillow)
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of birdland, whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky up above
All because we're in love
In the song "Lullaby of Birdland," Ella Fitzgerald sings about the magic of love that she feels when with her partner. The song is about how love can be expressed through music, and how the kiss between two people can create a magical sound that is like no other. The lyrics convey the feeling of a lullaby, a gentle song that soothes and puts to sleep. The phrase "lullaby of Birdland" is used to describe the feeling of comfort and security that is felt when in the presence of someone you love.
The song speaks of the weepy old willow, which is a metaphor for the pain of unrequited love. The tree is seen as a symbol of sadness and despair, as it sheds its leaves and seems to be in constant mourning. The image of the willow weeping is a powerful way to evoke the emotion of heartbreak.
The song is a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years. It was originally written by George Shearing and George David Weiss in 1952, and was inspired by the Birdland jazz club in New York City. It has since become a jazz standard and is often played at weddings and other romantic events.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, lullaby of birdland, that's what I
The soothing melody of Birdland is what I associate with my love for you
Always hear when you sigh
Every time you sigh, I am reminded of the beautiful melody that represents our love
Never in my wordland could there be ways to reveal
I can never find the words to express how I truly feel about you
In a phrase how I feel
A single phrase cannot sum up the depth of my love for you
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Have you ever listened to two doves expressing their love?
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the sound of pure love, just like the music we create when we kiss
That's the kind of magic music we make with our lips
The sound of pure love, just like the music we create when we kiss
When we kiss
When our lips meet and our love is shared
And there's a weepy old willow
The weeping willow tree knows how to express sadness
He really knows how to cry
Just like I would cry if you were to leave me
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
I would cry myself to sleep just like the weeping willow tree expresses its sadness
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
If you were to leave me, I would be heartbroken and full of grief
Lullaby of birdland, whisper low
Sing the sweet melody of Birdland quietly to soothe me
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Let us share a sweet kiss and escape to the world of our love
Flying high in birdland, high in the sky up above
We will feel the freedom and joy of love as we soar high in the sky
All because we're in love
Our love brings us the freedom and happiness that we long for
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Shearing, George David Weiss
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I love this.