Tea For Two
Georges Jouvin 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" is a romantic and playful song that describes a lover's dream for a quiet, intimate life with their partner. The song starts with the singer expressing their dissatisfaction with a life in rented homes, prompting them to create their own haven with their beloved. They want to escape the bustle of city life and enjoy a place where they can be alone, without any friends or relatives intruding on their private life. They want to live a life where their only company is each other, with no need for outside communication, apart from baking and sharing a sugar cake with the boys they know.
The chorus describes the intimate picture of the couple sitting together side-by-side, enjoying a simple cup of tea, the idea of just having each other means more than anything else. They must keep their plans a secret and not let anyone disturb their peace.
The singer then reveals their desire to wait for a future date to start their long-lasting relationship with their lover. They acknowledge that their lover's plans are admirable and desirable, but it is their turn to take charge of the situation and command it so that they can live the life they always wanted with their beloved.
The song's theme is of escaping the rat race and being free from outside influence, letting lovers connect on a more intimate level. It is a beautiful song that shows the priorities of the singers, which are not of material things but of love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own.
I am unhappy with living in rented homes, so I decided to create my own space to live in.
Darling this place is a lover's oasis where life's weary chase is unknown.
This place we have is a sanctuary for lovers where we are free from the stress of life.
Far from the cry of the city, where flowers pretty caress the streams,
We are far away from the noise and chaos of the city, where we can enjoy the beauty of nature.
Cozy to hide in, to love side-by-side in. Don't let it abide in my dreams.
This place is so warm and inviting, a perfect spot for us to be close and share love. I hope it doesn't remain just a dream.
Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea,
I can visualize you sitting next to me, enjoying a cup of tea together, just the two of us.
Just me for you and you for me, alone!
We are each other's only focus and we are comfortable being alone with each other.
Nobody near us, to see us or hear us,
There is nobody around to observe or interrupt us. We have privacy and intimacy.
No friends or relations on weekend vacations,
We don't need to take vacations with other people. It's just the two of us enjoying each other's company.
We won't have it known, dear, that we have a telephone, dear.
We don't want anyone to know about our phone, as it might interrupt our privacy.
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, which I will take to show to everyone.
We will raise a family, a boy for you, a girl for me,
We will become parents and raise a family together, our love will produce a son for you and a daughter for me.
Oh, can't you see how happy life would be?
We can both see how amazing our life together would be.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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