Tea for Two
Les Brown & 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 lyrics to Les Brown & His Orchestra's song "Tea For Two" describe a romantic fantasy of a couple escaping to their own private paradise where they can enjoy each other's company without any distractions. The first verse sets the scene: the singer is discontent with rented homes and has invented their own oasis, far from the noise of the city. The second verse takes the fantasy further, with the couple imagining themselves alone with each other, without friends or family around to interrupt. The singer even suggests hiding the fact that they have a telephone, to ensure that their idyllic retreat remains secret. The final verse introduces the idea of starting a family in this perfect world, with a boy for the singer's partner and a girl for the singer.
The lyrics are full of romantic imagery, from the cozy hideaway to the sugar cake. The repeated refrain of "just tea for two and two for tea" creates a sense of intimacy, reinforced by the desire for privacy from the outside world. The overall effect is of a couple deeply in love and dreaming of a future together.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm discontented with homes that are rented so I have invented my own.
I'm not satisfied with the homes that I rent, so I created one that suits me better.
Darling this place is a lover's oasis where life's weary chase is unknown.
My dear, this place is a paradise for lovers, far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Far from the cry of the city, where flowers pretty caress the streams,
It's located in a peaceful area, far from the noisy urban environment where the flowers bloom and the streams run gently.
Cozy to hide in, to love side-by-side in. Don't let it abide in my dreams.
It's a comfortable place to hide in and love one another. I don't want it to just exist in my dreams.
Picture you upon my knee, just tea for two and two for tea,
I imagine you sitting on my lap, sipping tea together.
Just me for you and you for me, alone!
It's just the two of us, nothing else matters.
Nobody near us, to see us or hear us,
No one is around to witness our intimacy.
No friends or relations on weekend vacations,
We don't have to worry about visitors or family members interrupting our weekend retreat.
We won't have it known, dear, that we have a telephone, dear.
We won't let anyone know that we have access to a telephone, to preserve our privacy.
Day will break and you'll awake and start to bake
In the morning, you'll wake up and start baking
A sugar cake for me to take for all the boys to see.
A cake made especially for me to show off to my friends.
We will raise a family, a boy for you, a girl for me,
We will start a family with a son for you and a daughter for me.
Oh, can't you see how happy life would be?
Can't you imagine how wonderful our life would be?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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