In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree
Mills Brother Lyrics
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When the love in your eyes I could see
When the voice that I heard, like the song of the bird
Seemed to whisper sweet music to me
I could hear the dull buzz of the bee
In the blossoms as you said to me
With a heart that is true, I'll be waiting for you
In the shade of old apple tree
(Apple tree)
When the love in your eyes I could see
(I could see)
Mama, when the voice that I heard, like the song of the bird
Seemed to whisper sweet music to me
(Music to me)
I could hear the dull buzz of the bee
(Buzz of the bee)
In the blossoms as you said to me
(Said to me)
Mama, with a heart that is true, I'll be waiting for you
Yes, shade of the old apple tree
The song “In the shade of the old apple tree” by the Mills Brothers is a romantic song that describes a tender moment between a couple. The first verse describes the setting of the scene, under the shade of the old apple tree, where the singer can see the love in their partner's eyes and hear their sweet voice that sounds like the singing of birds. The second verse intensifies the emotional connection between the couple, as the singer can hear the buzzing of bees around the blossoms, indicating that love is in bloom. The singer is also reassured by their partner's words of staying true to their heart and waiting for them under the apple tree.
The imagery used in the song is significant in creating a sense of nostalgia and longing for an idyllic romantic moment in the past. The old apple tree might represent the history and the longevity of the relationship, while the bee and the blossoms symbolize the continuation of love and new beginnings. The song has a slow and gentle melody that adds to the romantic atmosphere and allows the listener to focus on the emotions conveyed through the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
In the shade of the old apple tree
We were sitting together under an apple tree's shade
When the love in your eyes I could see
I could see the love you had for me in your eyes
When the voice that I heard, like the song of the bird
Your voice sounded as beautiful as a bird's song
Seemed to whisper sweet music to me
The way you spoke to me felt like listening to sweet music
I could hear the dull buzz of the bee
I could hear the sound of bees buzzing in the background
In the blossoms as you said to me
While we were surrounded by flowering apple blossoms, you told me
With a heart that is true, I'll be waiting for you
You promised me with sincerity that you'll wait for me
In the shade of the old apple tree
Under the cool, comforting shade of that old apple tree
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EGBERT VAN ALSTYNE, HARRY WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wolfhoundersful
In the shade of the old apple tree
When the love in your eyes I could see
When the voice that I heard, like the song of the bird
Seemed to whisper sweet music to me
I could hear the dull buzz of the bee
In the blossoms as you said to me
With a heart that is true, I'll be waiting for you
In the shade of the old apple tree
In the shade of old apple tree
(Apple tree)
When the love in your eyes I could see
(I could see)
Mama, when the voice that I heard, like the song of the bird
Seemed to whisper sweet music to me
(Music to me)
I could hear the dull buzz of the bee
(Buzz of the bee)
In the blossoms as you said to me
(Said to me)
Mama, with a heart that is true, I'll be waiting for you
Yes, shade of the old apple tree
@SmackheadPedo
In the shade of the old Model T
That is where she first showed it to me
A little brown spot
She called it her twat
But it looked like a manhole to me!
Well, I pulled out my old Duke of York
And it fitted her just like a cork
She wiggled and screamed
As I shot her the cream
In the shade of the old Model T.
@mgconlan
The Mills Brothers in the 1930's were one of the great jazz vocal groups of all time, and they fit perfectly with Louis Armstrong on this and the other songs from the same session, including "Darling Nellie Gray" and "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny." Notice how Armstrong lays back and doesn't overpower the voices as he easily could have.
@exemphaven568
Simply amazing, too bad such beautiful music doesn't exist in my generation :(
@mdl222
As long as we keep playing stuff like this, good music will last forever. 🤞
@therockersway3
i was watching a recipe for making Apple Cider and now i am here!
@lilswimgurl1
remember my dad, who was and is still a big fan of jazz, use to play this song when i was little, always loved Louis Armstrong and always will.
@user-hk5ky2hy7m
Oh my goodness! Rythum ,voicee and of course melody. Thanks for your services
@shephali08
In the Era of EDM, I'm stuck to old Apple tree ♥️😬
@dinoaytnaz8673
This song is still lovely in 2022 ❤
@lisbetsoda4874
And in 2024
@orionbassmaster666
gives me the taste for some good ole apple cider ^^