Lazy River
Louis Prima Sam Butera & The Witnesses Lyrics
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Meets a lazy river in the noon day sun
Linger in the shade of a kind ole tree
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Up a lazy river where the Robin's song
Awakes a bright new morning you can loaf along
Blue skies up above and everyone's in love
Oh, oh river with me
Up a lazy river where the old mill run
Meets a lazy river in the noon day sun
Linger in the shade of a kind ole tree
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Up a lazy river where the Robin's song
Awakes a bright new morning you can loaf along
Blue skies up above and everyone's in love
Up a lazy river, how happy we can be
Yeah, river
Lazy river, lazy river, lazy river
Up a lazy river where the old mill run
Meets a lazy river in the noon day sun
And linger in the shade of a kind ole tree
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Up a lazy river where the Robin's song
Awakes a bright new morning you can loaf along
Blue skies up above and everyone's in love
Up a lazy river, umm, crazy
River, lazy river, lazy river, lazy river
And up a lazy river where the old mill run
Meets a lazy river in the noon day sun
And you linger in the shade of a kind ole tree
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Up a lazy river where the Robin's song
Awakes a bright new morning you can loaf along
Blue skies up above and everyone's in love
River, it's crazy, lazy river
Lazy river, crazy river, lazy river
Up a lazy river where the old mill run
Meets a lazy river in the noon day sun
And you linger in the shade of a kind ole tree
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Up a lazy river where the Robin's song
Awakes a bright new morning you can loaf along
Blue skies up above and everyone's in love
The river, crazy, lazy river
River, crazy, lazy river, boy
Up a lazy river
River, river, ooh boy
River, river, river, river
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Up a lazy river where the Robin's song
Awakes a bright new morning you can loaf along
Blue skies up above and everyone's in love
Lazy, the river, crazy, lazy
River, it's crazy
Crazy the river
Up a lazy river with me
“Lazy River” is an idyllic song that speaks of a perfect day spent along a calm, winding river, where one can forget all their worries and dream alongside another person. The song starts with the singer suggesting a place to their partner - up a lazy river where the old mill run meets the river. The two can spend their time in leisure and solitude, basking in the noon-day sun and cool shade of a tree, where the only thing that matters is how happy they can be.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about the beautiful sounds of nature they can hear as they loaf around, making beautiful memories together. The Robin’s song and the bright new morning awaken their senses as they enjoy the blue skies and realize that everyone around them is in love, as well. The chorus is repetitive, signaling the carefree and dreamy nature of the song, enjoining the listener to imagine others joining them on this dreamy journey.
Overall, Lazy River is a song that educates the listener to always take a minute to pause and bask in nature's beauty, taking the time to make memories with our loved ones even as we enjoy the beauty around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Up a lazy river where the old mill run
Let us explore a tranquil, resting waterway where an ancient mill brook descends
Meets a lazy river in the noon day sun
Where it merges with a slow-moving stream under the bright, warm sun at midday
Linger in the shade of a kind ole tree
Dawdle under the shelter of a benevolent tree
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Release your worries, escape reality, and imagine delightful fantasies in my company
Up a lazy river where the Robin's song
Stroll along a leisurely waterway where the cheerful chirping of robins echoes
Awakes a bright new morning you can loaf along
Brings about a fresh, vibrant day where you can amble lazily
Blue skies up above and everyone's in love
The sky above is clear and inviting, putting everyone in a contented state
Up a lazy river, how happy we can be
Ascending this sluggish river will bring us immense joy and satisfaction
Oh, oh river with me
Come along with me, and we can revel in the calming beauty of this stream
And you throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me
Forget about all your concerns and let us indulge in our imaginations
Umm, crazy
Hmm, that's absurd
Lazy river, lazy river, lazy river
The waterway is so peaceful and slow-moving, it's like it's not even flowing
River, it's crazy, lazy river
This river is so impossibly languorous, it's almost hard to believe
River, crazy, lazy river, lazy river
This is truly one crazy, sluggishly enchanting river
River, crazy, lazy river, boy
This river is so idyllic and tranquil, it's hard to believe it's real
River, river, ooh boy
This river is nothing short of astounding - it's almost too good to be true
River, river, river, river
As we wander, let's lose ourselves in the mesmerizing, calm flow of the river
Lazy, the river, crazy, lazy
This languorous river is so unhurried, it's almost unbelievable
River, it's crazy
This river is just so maddeningly serene - it's almost impossible to fathom
Crazy the river
This river's leisurely pace is beguiling and incomprehensible
Up a lazy river with me
Let us traverse this gentle, serene waterway together
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, SIDNEY ARODIN
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