Lullaby of Birdland
Stan Getz Quintet Lyrics

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Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
Always hear when you sigh
Never in my wordland
Could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel

Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?

That's the kind of magic
Music we make with our lips when we kiss

And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye

Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flyin' high in Birdland

High in the sky up above
All because we're in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stan Getz Quintet's song "Lullaby of Birdland" are about the magical feeling of being in love. The title refers to a famous jazz club in New York City called Birdland that was known for its high energy and top-notch performers. The reference to the club suggests that the singer is in a state of bliss that can only be found in the world of music.

The first two lines suggest that the singer's lover has a calming effect on them, as their sighing makes them think of the soothing melody of the "Lullaby of Birdland." The third line explains that the singer has trouble expressing their feelings in words, but the magical music they make with their lips when they kiss says it all. The fourth and fifth lines use the imagery of turtle doves to further express the magic and beauty of their love.

The sixth and seventh lines change the tone of the song, introducing the image of a weepy old willow. This is likely a metaphor for the singer's own emotional vulnerability, as they would cry in their pillow if their lover were to leave them. The final lines bring the song full-circle, returning to the image of Birdland, as the lovers fly high up in the sky above because of their love.

Overall, the lyrics to "Lullaby of Birdland" paint a picture of the magic and beauty of being in love, using powerful imagery and a reference to a famous jazz club to capture the feeling of joy that comes with true love.

Line by Line Meaning

Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
The melody of Birdland's lullaby is what I constantly hear

Always hear when you sigh
Whenever you sigh, I can hear it accompanied by Birdland's lullaby

Never in my wordland
In my own vocabulary or language

Could there be ways to reveal
I cannot find words to express myself

In a phrase how I feel
My feelings for you cannot be summarized in just one phrase

Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Have you witnessed two lovebirds exchanging affections before?

Bill and coo when they love?
They bill and coo to express their love

That's the kind of magic
That's the type of enchantment

Music we make with our lips when we kiss
It is comparable to the music we create through our lips when we kiss

And there's a weepy old willow
There's also a mournful old willow tree

He really knows how to cry
It knows how to shed tears