Tenderly
Gleason Jackie Lyrics
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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
The song Tenderly by Gleason Jackie is a timeless classic that captures the essence of love at its purest form. The song describes how the evening breeze caressed the trees and how the trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly. The lyrical displays are metaphorical expressions of how two people who were wandering around lost their selves in a sigh. These lines allude to the surrounding environment and nature, which affects and influences the love shared between two people. Gleason Jackie uses this metaphor to paint a vivid image of how the environment and nature can create a romantic atmosphere.
The second verse of the song talks about the shore being kissed by sea and mist tenderly, with an emphasis on how two hearts met breathlessly. The line emphasizes the chemistry and connection between two people. The verse concludes with how the lover opens his arms wide and closes the person they love inside, which depicts a moment of intense intimacy. The final verse- "You took my lips, You took my love so tenderly" portrays the love shared between two people as an act of possession, with the lover taking ownership of the heart and soul of their significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
The evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly
The gentle breeze softly touched the trees
The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly
The trees shook as they welcomed the breeze with affection
Then you and I came wandering by
We arrived while aimlessly strolling around
And lost in a sigh were we
We became breathless and overwhelmed with emotion
The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly
The coastline received a gentle touch from the ocean and fog
I can't forget how two hearts met breathlessly
The memory of our hearts meeting still takes my breath away
Your arms opened wide and closed me inside
You embraced me with open arms and held me close
You took my lips, you took my love so tenderly
You kissed me and loved me with great care and gentleness
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Jack LAWRENCE, Walter Gross
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@user-tn7pr4jg3o
Jackie Gleason was a comedic and musical GERNIUS!!
@bigcity233
A cozy NY apartment with a view, this music, the woman you love, a couple of dry martinis ..heaven on earth.
@JohnDoe-hr5cg
You just made my Mom's day!
@elmofreen5552
After all these years, I have really come to appreciate the genius of Jackie Gleason: Comedian, actor, writer, composer and conductor.
@bryannepveu6807
And he never had any formal training, it was all there.
@jennymacallan9071
The Great One.
@mrlopez-pz7pu
@@bryannepveu6807 Gleason never arranged, much less composed, anything on his albums. The conductor/composer George Williams did. Gleason "conducted" the first few of the "mood music" albums this track originally came from, but after that he merely slapped his name on them. His input in these albums was minimal. Contrary to what one might see in movies and TV shows, one MUST be trained in music to be an arranger, even when it's as basic as what is heard here.
@worldofnana1
My Sister Dee Dee this was her song ,she passed away New Year Eve 2015 Miss her so , Love you Sis . :(
@peterfarrar9015
Jack Lawrence & Walter Gross produced this dreamy romantic ballad "Tenderly," with unique lyrics that addressed nature's beauty & romantic inclinations. Importantly, we must not forget this is about two young people in love. The multi talented Jackie Gleason's velvet soft dreamy arrangement with his superb orchestra, which included the incomparable Bobby Hackett's golden trumpet, elevated this musical episode to heavenly heights. To - little Miss Lounge. I hope you like my comments. Peter Farrar, the guy with the golden talent with words.
@KevinSmith-cb6sr
The first time I can remember this song was on a 130 foot Chris Craft yacht owned by Weldon Poole on Lake Ponchartrain. Bliss!