Tea For Two
The Ravens Lyrics


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I'm discontented with homes that I've rented
So I have invented my own.
Darling, this place is lovely oasis
Where life's weary taste is unknown

Far from the crowded city
Where flowers pretty caress the stream
Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in,
Don't let it apart in my dream

Picture me upon your knee
Just tea for two
And two for tea
Just me for you
And you for me alone

Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No friends or relations
On weekend vacations
We won't have it known
That we own a telephone, dear

Day will break and I'll wake
And start to bake a sugar cake
For you to take for all the boys to see

We will raise a family
A boy for you
And a girl for me
Can't you see how happy we would be

Picture you upon my knee
Just tea for two
And two for tea
Just me for you
And you for me alone

Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No friends or relations
On weekend vacations
We won't have it known
That we own a telephone, dear

Day will break, you'll wake
And start to bake a sugar cake
For you to take for all the boys to see

We will raise a family




A boy for you
And a girl for me

Overall Meaning

These lyrics tell the story of a person who is unhappy with the rental homes they have been living in and decides to create their own space. They have found a lovely oasis where the stresses of life are unknown. This place is far from the crowded city and boasts beautiful flowers that caress the stream. The cozy home offers a place for the person and their loved one to live side by side and enjoy each other's company.


The lyrics go on to describe a perfect afternoon spent together. The couple sits together, having tea for two and enjoying each other's company. There is nobody around to see or hear them, and they are far from friends and relations on weekend vacations. They decide to keep their oasis a secret, telling nobody that they own a telephone. The man wakes up early in the morning to bake a sugar cake that he can take to work to show off to his coworkers.


The couple dreams of starting a family, having a boy for the man and a girl for the woman. They see this life together as one of complete happiness, and the lyrics paint a picturesque view of a dream life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm discontented with homes that I've rented
I'm unsatisfied with living in rental homes


So I have invented my own.
Therefore, I have created a home of my own


Darling, this place is lovely oasis
My dear, this place is a beautiful retreat


Where life's weary taste is unknown
Where the bitterness of life is unfamiliar


Far from the crowded city
A long way away from the bustling city


Where flowers pretty caress the stream
Where the lovely flowers gently touch the running water


Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in,
A comfortable place to take shelter and live closely with each other


Don't let it apart in my dream
Let's not allow anything to separate us in my dreams


Picture me upon your knee
Imagine me sitting on your lap


Just tea for two
Just two of us having tea together


And two for tea
And we'll prepare tea for two people


Just me for you
Just me being there for you


And you for me alone
And you being there only for me


Nobody near us to see us or hear us
Nobody being present to watch or listen to us


No friends or relations
No acquaintances or family members


On weekend vacations
On our weekend getaways


We won't have it known
We will keep it a secret


That we own a telephone, dear
That we have a telephone, my love


Day will break and I'll wake
Morning will come and I'll awaken


And start to bake a sugar cake
And begin to prepare a cake with sugar


For you to take for all the boys to see
For you to show off to everyone


We will raise a family
We will start a family


A boy for you
A son for you


And a girl for me
And a daughter for me


Can't you see how happy we would be
Can’t you imagine the joy we would feel?


Picture you upon my knee
Imagine you sitting on my lap


Just tea for two
Just the two of us enjoying tea together


And two for tea
And we'll have enough tea for two


Just me for you
Just me being there for you


And you for me alone
And you being there only for me


Nobody near us to see us or hear us
Nobody being present to watch or listen to us


No friends or relations
No acquaintances or family members


On weekend vacations
On our weekend getaways


We won't have it known
We will keep it a secret


That we own a telephone, dear
That we have a telephone, my love


Day will break, you'll wake
Morning will come, and you'll wake up


And start to bake a sugar cake
And begin to prepare a cake with sugar


For you to take for all the boys to see
For you to show off to everyone


We will raise a family
We will start a family


A boy for you
A son for you


And a girl for me
And a daughter for me




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Written by: Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans

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