A Sleepin' Bee
Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley Lyrics
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In the palm of your hand
You're bewitched and deep in
Love's long looked after land
Where you'll see a sun up sky
In the morning dew
And where the days go laughing by
When love comes calling on you
Can't believe what just passed
He's mine for the takin'
I am so happy at last
Maybe I dream but he seems sweet
Golden as a crown
A sleepin' bee done told me
I'll walk with my feet off the ground
When my one true love I have found
Sleep on, bee, don't waken
Can't believe what just passed
He's mine for the takin'
I am so happy at last
Maybe I dream but he seems sweet
Golden as a crown
A sleepin' bee done told me
When I walk with my feet off the ground
When my one true love I have found
The lyrics of "A Sleepin' Bee" by Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley convey a sense of enchantment and bliss that comes with being in love. The opening line, "When a bee lies sleepin' in the palm of your hand," symbolizes the delicate and serene state of love. It suggests that love has the power to captivate and entrance us, just like the magic of holding a sleeping bee.
The lyrics further describe the feeling of being deeply connected to someone, with lines like "You're bewitched and deep in love's long looked after land." It portrays love as a safe and cherished place where the sun always shines and the days are filled with laughter. The mention of the "morning dew" and "sun up sky" evokes a sense of freshness and new beginnings, highlighting the joy and optimism that love brings.
The chorus emphasizes the happiness and contentment that love brings, suggesting that the singer has finally found their true love. They express disbelief at their good fortune, with lines like "Can't believe what just passed, he's mine for the takin'," indicating a sense of gratitude and astonishment. The lyrics portray their love interest as someone who is sweet and precious, comparing them to a golden crown. The song ends with the aspiration of walking with their feet off the ground, signifying the euphoric state love can bring.
Overall, "A Sleepin' Bee" captures the enchantment, bliss, and transformative power of love, painting a vivid picture of the happiness found in a deep connection with another.
Line by Line Meaning
When a bee lies sleepin'
When someone you love is peacefully resting
In the palm of your hand
Within your control and close to your heart
You're bewitched and deep in
You're enchanted and fully immersed
Love's long looked after land
A place where love is nurtured and cherished
Where you'll see a sun up sky
Where you'll witness a radiant and hopeful future
In the morning dew
In the freshness and beauty of each new day
And where the days go laughing by
And where time passes joyously and with laughter
When love comes calling on you
When love invites you to embrace its presence
Sleep on, bee, don't waken
Remain in blissful slumber, unaware of reality
Can't believe what just passed
Unable to comprehend the incredible experience that just occurred
He's mine for the takin'
He belongs to me, ready to be embraced
I am so happy at last
I finally find complete happiness
Maybe I dream but he seems sweet
Perhaps I am dreaming, but he appears incredibly wonderful and kind
Golden as a crown
Shining bright like a symbol of royalty
A sleepin' bee done told me
A slumbering bee conveyed a message to me
I'll walk with my feet off the ground
I'll feel elevated and elated, almost floating in happiness
When my one true love I have found
When I discover my one and only true love
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@annamariacorda8916
When a bee lies sleepin'
In the palm of your hand
You're bewitched and deep in
Love's long looked after land
Where you'll see a sun up sky
In the mornin' dew
And where the days go laughin' by
When love comes callin' on you
Sleep on, bee, don't waken
Can't believe what just passed
He's mine for the takin'
I am so happy at last
Maybe I dream but he seems sweet
Golden as a crown
A sleepin' bee done told me
I'll walk with my feet off the ground
When my one true love I have found
Sleep on, bee, don't waken
Can't believe what just passed
He's mine for the takin'
I am so happy at last
Maybe I dream but he seems sweet
Golden as a crown
Sleepin' bee done told me
When I walk with my feet off the ground
When my one true love I have found
@annamariacorda8916
When a bee lies sleepin'
In the palm of your hand
You're bewitched and deep in
Love's long looked after land
Where you'll see a sun up sky
In the mornin' dew
And where the days go laughin' by
When love comes callin' on you
Sleep on, bee, don't waken
Can't believe what just passed
He's mine for the takin'
I am so happy at last
Maybe I dream but he seems sweet
Golden as a crown
A sleepin' bee done told me
I'll walk with my feet off the ground
When my one true love I have found
Sleep on, bee, don't waken
Can't believe what just passed
He's mine for the takin'
I am so happy at last
Maybe I dream but he seems sweet
Golden as a crown
Sleepin' bee done told me
When I walk with my feet off the ground
When my one true love I have found
@williamhowell4854
Great song...Great memories! Thank you.
@blujafunk
one of the most memorable piano introductions
@coulton-davisjazz2872
blujafunk Zawinul! Then he lays out for the first A section. Nice arrangement. No frills but hip as hell.
@StarlingFlight
Simply the best.
@kanachannel1006
great stuff!!!! ルイス ヘイス❤️
@kalinapetey37
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I have been waiting months for someone to post this. I think I still have this vinyl but it is all warped.
@jsamc
Barbara Streisand's cover is a mockery so over the top. Nancy does it for me !! She always has and always will . RIP .
@tubens44
Many thanks for posting. Ms Nancy is at her best & Cannonball's Combo is composed of Allstars. Google the names, 'specially Joe Z.
@suzannekruger5414
Barbra Streisand later sang, and recorded this very song. Barbra slowed the tempo down. Ive always wondered where she'd heard A sleeping Bee.