Hi-Lili Hi-Lo
Meow Meow/Thomas Lauderdale Lyrics
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Singing a song of love
On every tree there sits a bird
And every bird 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
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 never love again, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
The lyrics of "Hi-Lili Hi-Lo" by Meow Meow/Thomas Lauderdale evoke a sense of melancholy and heartbreak. The opening lines describe the presence of birds on every tree, singing songs of love. However, the songwriter reflects on how these songs have the power to break their heart without any words being spoken. This illustrates the vulnerability and pain that can come with love.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of love as a sad song. The repetition of "Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo" adds a sense of nostalgia and longing. The song acknowledges that love can bring about sorrow and woe, highlighting the universal experience of heartbreak. The line "Don't ask me how I know" suggests that the songwriter has personally experienced the sadness and loss associated with love.
The verses continue to delve into the depths of sorrow and loneliness. The songwriter describes sitting at the window, watching the rain, signifying their somber state of mind. The line "Tomorrow I'll probably never love again" further emphasizes their feelings of despair and the belief that love may be elusive or unattainable in the future.
Overall, "Hi-Lili Hi-Lo" captures the bittersweet nature of love, acknowledging its ability to bring joy but also acknowledging the potential for heartbreak and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
On every tree there sits a bird
In every situation, there is always something or someone that brings hope or joy.
Singing a song of love
Expressing emotions and affection through music.
And every bird I ever heard
Every experience I've had with love and affection.
Could break my heart without a word
Even without any spoken words, love has the power to deeply hurt and leave one heartbroken.
A song of love is a sad song, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Love is often associated with heartbreak and sorrow.
A song of love is a song of woe
Love brings pain and sadness.
Don't ask me how I know
I have experienced the pain of love firsthand.
For I have loved and it's so
My personal history of love has resulted in sadness and heartbreak.
I sit at the window and watch the rain, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
I find solace in watching the rain and reflecting on my emotions, the highs and lows of love.
Tomorrow I'll probably never love again, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
In the aftermath of heartbreak, I feel doubtful about my ability to love again in the future.
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, HELEN DEUTSCH
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