Louis[1] Armstrong[2] (4 August 1901[3] – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo[… Read Full Bio ↴Louis[1] Armstrong[2] (4 August 1901[3] – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo[4] and Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer.

Armstrong was a charismatic, innovative performer whose improvised soloing was the main influence for a fundamental change in jazz, shifting its focus from collective improvisation to the solo player and improvised soloing. One of the most famous jazz musicians of the 20th century, he was first known as a cornet player, then as a trumpet player, and toward the end of his career he was best known as a vocalist and became one of the most influential jazz singers

Tea for Two
Louis Armstrong & his All Stars Lyrics

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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 own 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 we would be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Louis Armstrong And The All Stars's song "Tea for Two," originally composed by Vincent Youmans and Irving Caesar, depict a romantic and intimate scene of two lovers spending an afternoon together. The song first describes a scenario where the couple is sitting together, enjoying a cup of tea, just the two of them. There is no one around to watch or listen, and they are free to revel in each other's company.

The song goes on to describe a future together, where they have a family and bake cakes together. The lyrics paint a picture of a simple life, filled with love and affection. The song's words express a yearning for a close relationship, a deep connection with someone special who shares the same values and desires.

The song has a simple yet powerful melody that perfectly captures the emotions described in the lyrics. The soft notes on the piano, the mellow sound of the saxophone, and the soothing voice of Louis Armstrong make "Tea for Two" a timeless classic.

Line by Line Meaning

Picture you upon my knee
I can see you sitting close to me

Just tea for two
It's just us having tea together

And two for tea
We have enough for two cups of tea

Just me for you
I am here for you only

And you for me alone
You are here for me only

Nobody near us to see us or hear us
We are alone and hidden from others

No friends or relations
We have no one to bother us

On weekend vacations
We can enjoy our time together on vacations

We won't have it known, dear
We won't let anyone know about us, my love

That we own a telephone, dear
We keep our communication private by not having a phone

Day will break and you'll awake
As dawn comes, you will wake up