Willow Tree
Mildred Bailey And Her Alley Cats Lyrics

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Let me be your weeping willow tree
Surround you with my long limbs
My dear, let me grow in the shade
In the sands by the bank of your river
Let I drink from your streams
The cool breeze fill my leaves

We will sing together

Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever

I wish I was a weeping willow tree
I wish I was a weeping willow tree

I wish I was a weeping willow tree
Sweet river caress how softly
Stir my searching roots
Shading the sun in the summers heat
Let I cool you
We have been dancing so long
In the winters freeze and the summers drought
We survive
We belong
Let us sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever

I wish I was your weeping willow tree
I wish I was a weeping willow tree
I wish I was a weeping willow tree

Let us sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever

Let us sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever

We can sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever

Let me be

Your willow tree
Your willow tree

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Willow Tree" by Mildred Bailey And Her Alley Cats describe the longing of the singer to be a willow tree that provides shelter, shade, and a source of life for her lover. The willow tree symbolizes endurance and resilience in the face of adversities, as it survives the freezing cold of winter and the scorching heat of summer. The river and its water represent the flow of life and the nourishment it provides. The singer wishes to be a part of this natural cycle, to drink from the stream, and to cool her lover with her shade. She wants to grow by the bank of the river, where her roots can be stirred by the searching current, and where she can sing with her lover, accompanied by the sound of water over the pebbles. The repetition of the phrase "I wish I was a weeping willow tree" underscores the singer's yearning to be closer to nature, to provide comfort and protection for her lover, and to be a part of something larger than herself.

Line by Line Meaning

Let me be your weeping willow tree
Allow me to provide comfort and shelter like a weeping willow tree

Surround you with my long limbs
Envelop you with my embrace

My dear, let me grow in the shade
Allow me to be with you and protect you

In the sands by the bank of your river
Close to the place where you find peace and tranquility

Let I drink from your streams
Let me draw strength and nourishment from you

The cool breeze fill my leaves
The gentle wind bring me joy and happiness

We will sing together
We will share happiness and joy

Water over the pebbles
The sound of nature's music

And I'll be by your side forever
I will never leave you

I wish I was a weeping willow tree
I want to be someone who brings you comfort and shelter

Sweet river caress how softly
The river's gentle touch brings us peace and love

Stir my searching roots
Awaken my deepest desires and wishes

Shading the sun in the summers heat
Protecting you from the harshness of the world

Let I cool you
Let me bring you comfort and relief

We have been dancing so long
We have been together for a while

In the winters freeze and the summers drought
Through the hard times and the easy times

We survive
We make it through together

We belong
We are meant to be together

Let me be your willow tree
Let me be the person who offers you comfort and safety

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: THOMAS 'FATS' WALLER, ANDY RAZAF

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