The Flight of the Bumble Bee
Ray Martin and His Orchestra Lyrics
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(Buzz around, buzz around
Keep a-buzzin' 'round)
Bring home all the honey, love, to me
(Little bee, little bee, little bee)
Let me spend the happy hours
Roving with you 'mongst the flow'rs
And when we get where no one else can see
Be my little baby bumble bee
(Buzz around, buzz around
Keep a-buzzin' 'round)
We'll be just has happy as can be
(You and me, you and me, you and me)
Honey, keep a-buzzin', please
I've got a dozen cousin bees
But I want you to be my baby bumble bee
Be my little baby bumble bee
Bring home all the honey, love, to me
Let me spend the happy hours
Roving with you 'mongst the flow'rs
And when we get where no one else can see
(Cuddle up, cuddle up, cuddle up)
Be my little baby bumble bee
(Buzz around, buzz around
Keep a-buzzin' 'round)
We'll be just has happy as can be
(You and me, you and me, you and me)
Honey, keep a-buzzin', please
I've got a dozen cousin bees
But I want you to be my baby bumble bee
Buzz-buzz
The lyrics to "The Flight of the Bumble Bee" by Ray Martin and His Orchestra depict a playful and whimsical love story between the singer and a person referred to as a "baby bumble bee." The singer addresses their beloved as a little bee and urges them to buzz around and gather honey while bringing it home to share with the singer. The lyrics express a desire to spend happy hours together, exploring among the flowers. The singer wants their relationship to flourish in a hidden space, away from the prying eyes of others, emphasizing intimacy and closeness. The song ends by reaffirming the singer's affection and requesting that their beloved continue buzzing, as they are the one the singer truly desires.
Overall, the lyrics convey a lighthearted and playful tone, likening the love between the singer and their beloved to the buzzing and gathering nature of bees.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my little baby bumble bee
I want you to be my cherished companion, like a small bee
Buzz around, buzz around
Fly energetically, moving from place to place
Keep a-buzzin' 'round
Continue buzzing and being active
Bring home all the honey, love, to me
Bring back all the sweetness and affection to me
Little bee, little bee, little bee
Sweetly referring to the small and precious bee
Let me spend the happy hours
Allow me to enjoy joyful moments
Roving with you 'mongst the flow'rs
Exploring and wandering among the flowers together
And when we get where no one else can see
When we find a private and hidden place
Cuddle up, cuddle up, cuddle up
Snuggle close and embrace tightly
We'll be just as happy as can be
We'll experience maximum happiness
You and me, you and me, you and me
Both of us together, united
Honey, keep a-buzzin', please
Dearest, please keep being active and vibrant
I've got a dozen cousin bees
There are many others who are similar to you
But I want you to be my baby bumble bee
Nevertheless, I desire you to be my special and beloved bee
Buzz-buzz
The sound of buzzing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Greenlee, Kenny Neal
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