Cottage For Sale
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Our little dream castle with every dream gone,
Is lonely and silent, the shades are all drawn,
And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon
A cottage for sale

The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay,
Our beautiful garden has withered away,
Where you planted roses,the weeds seem to say,
A cottage for sale.

From every single window, I see your face,
But when I reach a window, there's empty space.
The key's in the mail box the same as before,
But no one is waiting any more,





The end of the story is told on the door.
A cottage for sale.

Overall Meaning

In Peggy Lee's song "Cottage For Sale," the lyrics describe a once-beloved dream castle that now stands empty and desolate. The opening lines convey a sense of loss and longing as the singer observes the lonely and silent state of the cottage. The fact that every dream has disappeared suggests that the hopes and aspirations once associated with this place have faded away.


As the song progresses, the singer paints a vivid picture of the neglected surroundings. The once-proud lawn is now overgrown with hay, symbolizing the neglect and abandonment that has taken place. The beautiful garden, where roses were once planted, has withered away, with weeds now serving as the only reminder of what was once a flourishing paradise. This imagery reinforces the theme of decay and the passage of time.


The next stanza reveals the emotional impact of this emptiness. The singer reflects on seeing the face of their loved one in every window but facing the harsh reality of empty space upon reaching them. This emphasizes the hollowness and absence of the past relationship. The detail about the key remaining in the mailbox, just like before, suggests that the physical access to the cottage is still there, but the meaningful connection it once held has vanished. The poignant line "but no one is waiting anymore" implies that the love and expectation that used to be tied to this place have ceased to exist.


The final verse concludes the story on a somber note. The end of the story is revealed through the symbol of a door, which serves as the gateway to the cottage. The singer states that the end of the story is "told on the door," suggesting that it is visibly evident that the cottage is up for sale. This final image encapsulates the overall theme of loss, with the empty house now representing the remnants of a broken relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Our little dream castle with every dream gone,
Our once hopeful and vibrant haven, where all our aspirations once resided, now stands empty and devoid of any dreams.


Is lonely and silent, the shades are all drawn,
It's a desolate and quiet place, where darkness prevails as every shade is pulled down, shutting out any traces of life or light.


And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon
As I cast my eyes upon this sorrowful sight, a profound sadness weighs heavily upon my heart.


A cottage for sale
This dwelling, now stripped of happiness, is now up for sale, symbolizing the end of its significance and cherished memories.


The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay,
The once meticulously tended lawn we were so proud of now stands neglected, overgrown with hay swaying in the wind.


Our beautiful garden has withered away,
The once enchanting and flourishing garden we nurtured has faded and decayed, losing its former beauty and vitality.


Where you planted roses, the weeds seem to say,
Where fragrant roses were once lovingly planted, now only the persistent growth of weeds serves as a reminder of neglect and abandonment.


A cottage for sale.
This dwelling, now stripped of its former charm and life, is now presented as a property available for purchase.


From every single window, I see your face,
From each and every window of this forsaken home, I catch glimpses of your visage, haunting me with memories of the past.


But when I reach a window, there's empty space.
Yet, as I approach a window for a closer look, only emptiness and void greet me, signifying your absence and the void within my life.


The key's in the mail box the same as before,
Just as it had always been, the key to this residence remains in the mailbox, awaiting your arrival, as it has in the past.


But no one is waiting any more,
Regrettably, no one longs for your return anymore, leaving this dwelling devoid of any eager anticipation.


The end of the story is told on the door.
The conclusion of our narrative is etched upon the door, proclaiming the finality and closure of our once-shared journey.


A cottage for sale.
This vacant and dejected abode, once filled with moments of happiness, is now marked as an available property for sale.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Conley, Willard Robinson

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on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

Get out of here and get me some money too?
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You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
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You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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