... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
Tell Me a Story
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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Tell me story, remember what you said
You promised me you said you would
You got to give in so I'll be good
Tell me a story, then I'll go to bed
Oh, worry, worry, weary ends my day
Time to go home without my raise in pay
Sippers there by the chair, not a worry, not a care
Along comes Junior swinging his little axe
Tell me a story, tell me a story
Tell me a story, remember what you said
Tell me about the birds and bees
How do you make a chicken sneeze
Tell me a story, then I'll go to bed
Came home so late one evening last July
Played a little poker the time had passed me by
Shoes in my hand and my darlin' wife in bed
Up the stairs sayin' a prayer
Then a voice comes through the air
Hi you there, Daddy
Remember what you said
Tell me a story, tell me a story
Tell me a story, remember what you said
Tell me how your eye got black
Because the doorway hit you back
Tell me a story, then I'll go to bed
Once upon a time I remember long ago
Don't go back in history your memory's kinda slow
Stop your noisy talkin' until I finish with my tale
Once upon a
Upon a what
Upon your back you'll get a swat
Tell me about the fish you caught
That's was bigger than a whale
Tell me a story, tell me a story
Tell me a story, remember what you said
You promised me, you said you would
You gotta give in so I'll be good
Here
, the song "Tell Me a Story" by Frankie Laine revolves around a child asking their father to tell a story before bedtime. The child is persistent, reminding the father of his promise to tell a story. The father reminisces about his day at work and coming home to relax by the fire. However, his peace is interrupted by his son who wants to hear a story. The father proceeds to tell a story about his past but the child keeps interrupting.
The lyrics depict a charming tale of the father-child relationship and the importance of storytelling in maintaining that connection. The father is reminded of his promise to tell a story by his child, allowing him to reflect on his day and share his experiences with his child. This is a reminder that storytelling is a powerful tool for bonding and imparting wisdom from one generation to the next.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me story, tell me story
Asking someone to share an entertaining tale.
Tell me story, remember what you said
Reminding the storyteller of their promise to tell a story.
You promised me you said you would
Reiterating the promise made to hear a story.
You got to give in so I'll be good
Suggesting that hearing a story will inspire good behavior.
Tell me a story, then I'll go to bed
Agreeing to go to bed after the story is told.
Oh, worry, worry, weary ends my day
The end of the day is tiring and stressful.
Time to go home without my raise in pay
Acknowledging a lack of financial reward for the day's work.
Home by the fire where a man can just relax
Expressing the desire for a restful evening at home.
Sippers there by the chair, not a worry, not a care
Painting a picture of a comfortable, carefree environment.
Along comes Junior swinging his little axe
Introducing a child into the scene.
Tell me about the birds and bees
Asking for an explanation of how things work.
How do you make a chicken sneeze
Requesting a humorous story or joke.
Came home so late one evening last July
Recalling a specific event from the past.
Played a little poker the time had passed me by
Describing a leisurely activity that caused time to fly by.
Shoes in my hand and my darlin' wife in bed
Returning home to find a sleeping spouse.
Up the stairs sayin' a prayer
Heading to bed after a long day.
Then a voice comes through the air
Introducing the child character.
Hi you there, Daddy
Child addressing their father.
Tell me how your eye got black
Asking for a personal anecdote.
Because the doorway hit you back
Offering an explanation for the injury.
Once upon a time I remember long ago
Beginning a classic story intro.
Don't go back in history your memory's kinda slow
Child interrupting the story with a witty comment.
Stop your noisy talkin' until I finish with my tale
Asking for quiet while the story is being told.
Once upon a
Continuing the story intro.
Upon a what
Child interrupting the story again.
Upon your back you'll get a swat
Jokingly threatening physical discipline for misbehavior.
Tell me about the fish you caught
Asking for a story about a personal experience.
That's was bigger than a whale
Exaggerating for humorous effect.
You promised me, you said you would
Reiterating the promise for a story.
You gotta give in so I'll be good
Suggesting that the story will inspire good behavior.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRY GILKYSON
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