She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hi Lili Hi Lo
Joni James Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
On every tree there sits a bird, and ev'ryone I ever heard
Could break my heart without a word singing a song of love
A song of love is a sad song, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
A song of love is a song of woe, don't ask me how I know
A song of love is a sad song, for I have loved and it's so
I sit at the window and watch the rain, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
A tear for him, a tear for me, A tear for the love he swore
A tear for him and one for me, and one for under the cedar tree
And one for where ever my love my be, and then I shall weep no more
A song of love is a sad song, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
A song of love is a song of woe, don't ask me how I know
A song of love is a sad song, for I have loved and it's so
I sit at the window and watch the rain, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Tomorrow i'll probably love again, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
The lyrics to Joni James's song Hi Lili Hi Lo are a melancholic reflection on the pain and sorrow that comes with love. The imagery of birds on trees singing songs of love emphasizes the universality of this experience, as well as its potential to cause heartbreak. The repetition of the line "a song of love is a sad song" reinforces the idea that love can bring immense pain and sorrow, even as it is celebrated in romantic literature and popular media.
The singer of the song seems resigned to this state of affairs, sitting passively at the window and watching the rain. The tears shed for lost love are bittersweet, as they acknowledge the beauty and passion of the relationship while also mourning its passing. Even as the singer asserts that they will weep no more, the repeated refrain of "tomorrow I'll probably love again" suggests that the cycle of hope and disappointment will continue.
Overall, Hi Lili Hi Lo is a poignant meditation on the complexities of love, and the ways in which it can both inspire and wound.
Line by Line Meaning
On every tree there sits a bird, singing a song of love
There is an abundance of love in the world, so much so that even birds sing about it.
A song of love is a sad song, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
While love can be beautiful, it can also bring sadness and heartache.
A tear for him, a tear for me, A tear for the love he swore
Each person involved in a relationship can feel pain, and they may weep for the love that was promised but unfulfilled.
And one for where ever my love my be, and then I shall weep no more
Eventually, one may stop crying for lost love and hope that their loved one is happy wherever they may be.
Tomorrow I'll probably love again, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Despite the pain that comes with love, it is likely that one will find love again in the future.
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, HELEN DEUTSCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Woodham
I miss the days when radio stations played beautiful instrumental music. I used to go to sleep every night listening to beautiful orchestra music every night. Now that will never happen again.
Servenet
Wonderfully sweet, and the sentiment is lovely. Another era, another culture, another country. Thanks for the fine memory.
David Chernofsky
one of the first songs my Mom taught me to sing when I was a kid before my voice changed.
JEAN-PIERRE Belleville
Bonjour, je voudrais bien trouver ce film en entier et en français,si vous pouvez m'aider d'avance grand merci !
Amado Bustamante
Another very fine and superb version of this song !
Only Teresa Brewer’s version can come close to it .
jorge aquiles salas lopez
hermosa cancion de la pelicula LILI que recuerdo haberla visto junto a mi madre querida cuando la tenia a mi lado.
Ninno Simoni
Yo también la ví con mi madre; nos encantó!
Yo tampoco la tengo mas...
Ljiljana Orlic
hvala puno