Lazy River
Sy Oliver's Orchestra Lyrics
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Uh-huh
Sure
Uh-huh
Way down, way down
Oh, up a lazy river where the old mill run
Meet the lazy river with the noonday sun
Throw away your troubles, dream a dream of me, dream a dream of me
Up the lazy river where the robin sung
Wakes to bright new mornin', as we love along
Blue skies up above, everyone in love
Up the lazy river, how happy we will be, mama, mama
Ohh, up a lazy river
Ohh, you've gone
Boy, my river, this evenin', I hope somethin'
Oh, hey, hey
Up the lazy river, hmm river, oh you river
Ohh, you gone, oh you river
Look out there, John Alexander
Swing out there, you're in my river, boy
The opening lines of the song Lazy River by Sy Oliver's Orchestra seem like a conversation between two individuals where one person is agreeing with another. Then the song moves to describe a lazy river where the old mill runs and meets the noonday sun. The lyrics then suggest going up the lazy river where the robin sings and welcomes the new morning as they float along. The blue skies are above, and everyone is in love. The lyrics also mention the presence of a kind old tree adding to the beauty of the atmosphere. As they move up the lazy river, they suggest throwing away their troubles and dreaming of one another.
The song portrays a sense of freedom, relaxation, and a care-free experience. The lazy river is symbolic of life's journey, and the lyrics suggest not to rush through it but to enjoy it, take it all in and "linger in the shade of a kind ol' tree." The song has a romantic undertone where the lyrics suggest dreaming of one another and enjoying each other's company on this journey called life. By mentioning the blue skies and everyone being in love, the song signifies the beauty and positivity of the journey along the lazy river.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, up a lazy river where the old mill run
Let's go up a lazy river where an old mill runs.
Meet the lazy river with the noonday sun
We'll meet the river that's bathed in the noonday sun.
Linger in the shade of a kind ol' tree
We'll stay in the shade of a nice old tree.
Throw away your troubles, dream a dream of me, dream a dream of me
Let's forget about our problems and dream of each other.
Up the lazy river where the robin sung
We'll go up the river where the robin sings.
Wakes to bright new mornin', as we love along
As we continue to travel, we'll be greeted by a bright morning.
Blue skies up above, everyone in love
The sky will be blue and everyone will be in love.
Up the lazy river, how happy we will be, mama, mama
As we go up the lazy river, we'll be so happy, mama, mama.
Ohh, up a lazy river
Oh, we're going up a lazy river.
Ohh, you've gone
Oh, you've gone now.
Boy, my river, this evenin', I hope somethin'
Boy, my river, I hope something interesting will happen this evening.
Oh, hey, hey
Oh, hey, hey.
Up the lazy river, hmm river, oh you river
We're going up the lazy river, oh you river.
Ohh, you gone, oh you river
Oh, you're gone now, oh you river.
Look out there, John Alexander
Look out there, John Alexander.
Swing out there, you're in my river, boy
Swing out there, you're in my river, boy.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, SIDNEY ARODIN
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