1812 Overture
Tchailkovsky Lyrics
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Oh yeah! Underneath that tree, there's just gonna be you and me
Under that apple suckling tree, oh yeah
Old man sailin' in a dinghy boat
Down there
Old man sailin' in a dinghy boat
On there
Gonna pull man into the suckling brook
Oh yeah
Now, he's underneath that apple suckling tree
Oh yeah
Under that apple suckling tree
Oh yeah
That's underneath that tree
There's gonna be just you and me
Underneath that apple suckling tree
I push him back and I stand in line
Oh yeah
Then I hush my Sadie and stand in line
Oh yeah
Then I hush my Sadie and stand in line
I get on board in two-eyed time
Oh yeah
Now, who's on the table, who's tell me?
Oh yeah
Who's on the table, who's tell me?
Oh yeah
Who should I tell, oh, who should I tell?
The forty-nine of you like bats out of hell
Oh, underneath that old apple suckling tree
As with many songs, the exact meaning behind Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" is open to interpretation. Some believe that the song was written to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Russia in 1812. Others believe that the song was written as a tribute to the Russian military and the patriotism of the Russian people. Still others believe that the song was written simply as a piece of classical music, with no particular political or social meaning.
Regardless of its meaning, the "1812 Overture" is a powerful and memorable piece of music. It begins with a solemn introduction featuring a Russian Orthodox hymn and bells symbolizing the churches that rang out across Moscow to warn of the approaching French army. The music then transitions to a more upbeat, patriotic theme meant to symbolize the Russian army's march to battle against the French.
The middle section of the overture features cannon fire and a dramatic battle theme, complete with brass fanfares and snare drum rolls, leading into a triumphant final section that includes the national anthems of both Russia and France. The piece concludes with a barrage of cannons and the ringing of bells.
Line by Line Meaning
Under that apple suckling tree, oh yeah, under that apple suckling tree
We will be alone together under the apple tree
Old man sailin' in a dinghy boat Down there Old man sailin' in a dinghy boat On there Gonna pull man down on a suckling hook Gonna pull man into the suckling brook Oh yeah
An old man is sailing in a dinghy boat and we plan to trick him into getting caught in the stream so we can steal his things
Now, he's underneath that apple suckling tree Oh yeah Under that apple suckling tree Oh yeah That's underneath that tree There's gonna be just you and me Underneath that apple suckling tree
After tricking the old man, we will lead him to the apple tree where we will be alone with him
I push him back and I stand in line Oh yeah Then I hush my Sadie and stand in line Oh yeah Then I hush my Sadie and stand in line I get on board in two-eyed time Oh yeah
We push the old man back and get him in line to follow us, and we quickly board the boat to leave
Now, who's on the table, who's tell me? Oh yeah Who's on the table, who's tell me? Oh yeah Who should I tell, oh, who should I tell? The forty-nine of you like bats out of hell Oh, underneath that old apple suckling tree
We are wondering who will be next to fall for our trick, and we boast about how successful we have been in the past, all while being under the apple tree
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@Fox McCloud Does Gaming I was thinking more "volcano" but sure that works.
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not that many people believe in hell
@heathkitchen6475
Mozart: I wrote my first symphony at age 8.
Beethoven: I was the first to add chorus to a symphony.
Tchaikovsky: CANNON FIRE
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perfect harmony
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