Tea for Two
Jean Kikteff Lyrics
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Darling this place is a lover's oasis
where lights where we chase is unknown
Far from the cry of the city where flowers pretty caress the stream
Cozy to hide in,
to live side by side in, don't let it abide in my dream
Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No friends or relations or weekend vacations
We won't have it known, dear, that we own a telephone, dear
They will brake 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 and a girl for me
Can't you see how happy we will be
The singer of the song, possibly the singer or the songwriter, is expressing their dissatisfaction with rented homes and announces that they have invented their own place. They address their lover and describe this lover's oasis as a place where they can chase lights that are unknown to everyone else. They also describe this place as far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where flowers pretty can caress the stream. It's a cozy place where they can live and hide side by side. The singer is afraid that if this place is only left to remain a dream, then it will never become a reality.
The second half of the song is where the singer imagines a perfect scenario of being with this loved one. They envision being with this person just drinking tea and enjoying each other's company without any interruptions from friends, relatives, or even a telephone. They will showcase their affection for each other by baking a cake, and they will have a family with a boy and a girl. The singer sees this as a happy life with their loved one, filled with tenderness and joy.
Overall, this song, with its luscious melody and soft lyrics, speaks about the desire for intimacy and the perfect life with someone special. It is a romantic ode to privacy, comfort, and a peaceful life with someone they care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own
I am unhappy with living in homes that are rented, so I have created my unique house that suits my needs.
Darling this place is a lover's oasis
My love, this location is the perfect refuge for us as a couple.
where lights where we chase is unknown
In this place, we can revel in the company of each other without being disturbed or interrupted by anything else.
Far from the cry of the city where flowers pretty caress the stream
This place is situated far away from the urban chaos where we can enjoy the tranquil nature around us.
Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in, don't let it abide in my dream
Our cozy love nest is perfect, and I hope it never remains just a dream but becomes our reality always.
Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea
I imagine myself sitting with you as you sit on my lap, sipping tea that we share.
Just me for you and you for me alone
It's just you and I in this location, there's no distraction from friends and family to pull our focus from each other.
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
We are secluded from the world's gaze, with no one near enough to see or hear us.
No friends or relations or weekend vacations
We don't have company other than each other, and we don't do any exciting activity outside this place.
We won't have it known, dear, that we own a telephone, dear
We don't even want to make our phone known so that we can be perpetually lost in each other.
They will brake and you'll awake and start to bake a sugar cake
You will eventually get up from my lap, make breakfast and also bake dessert for us.
For me to take for all the boys to see
You'll bake dessert for me and to have it in front of our male friends.
We will raise a family, a boy for you and a girl for me
One day, we will have children of our own, a boy for you and a girl for me.
Can't you see how happy we will be?
Looking at our future possibilities, we have every reason to be hopeful about our happiness together.
Writer(s): Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.