The White Cliffs of Dover
Ray Conniff And His Orchestra & Chorus Lyrics

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There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow, just you wait and see

There'll be love and laughter
And peace ever after
Tomorrow, when the world is free

And the shepherd will tend his sheep
The valley will bloom again
Mm Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little room again

Oh bluebirds over
Oh white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow, just you wait and see
Just you wait and see
Just you wait and see
Just you wait and see

There'll be bluebirds over
Uh white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow, just you wait and see
Wait and see

There'll be love, love, love, love, love and laughter
There'll be laughter, there'll be laughter
Yes tomorrow, when the world is free

And the shepherd will tend his sheep
And the valley will bloom again
And Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little pad again

There'll be mellow bluebirds over

The solid cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow, yes Sam Butera, come in here boy!

Overall Meaning

The song "The White Cliffs of Dover" by Ray Conniff And His Orchestra & Chorus is a hopeful and uplifting tune that speaks about a future time of peace and joy. The lyrics express a belief that tomorrow, the world will be free from conflict and filled with love and laughter. The image of bluebirds flying over the white cliffs of Dover symbolizes the return of happiness and tranquility.

The song suggests that in this future world, the shepherd will tend to his sheep and the valley will flourish once again. It implies a return to a simpler and harmonious way of life. The mention of Jimmy going to sleep in his own little room again reflects the desire for security and stability.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of optimism and faith in the future. It paints a vivid picture of a beautiful and peaceful world that awaits, where love, laughter, and mellow bluebirds symbolize hope and happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

There'll be bluebirds over
There will be cheerful birds flying over

The white cliffs of Dover
The majestic cliffs that overlook the sea in Dover

Tomorrow, just you wait and see
In the future, you will witness this

There'll be love and laughter
There will be affection and joy

And peace ever after
And perpetual harmony

Tomorrow, when the world is free
When the world is liberated, in the future

And the shepherd will tend his sheep
And the shepherd will care for his flock

The valley will bloom again
The valley will flourish once more

Mm Jimmy will go to sleep
Mm, Jimmy will peacefully rest

In his own little room again
In his own small space once more

Oh bluebirds over
Oh, cheerful birds flying over