Tuesday
Trey Anastasio Lyrics


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Black water and a feast in the summer
Slow dancin' with the trees all around
I'm spinning in the breeze with my Mary Ann
I like to see her when the sun goes down

One day, maybe Tuesday evening
I'm dancing with the trees all around
One day when the spin slows down

Slow colors as we lift through the canopy
Still laughing with her hair all around
I'm spinning through the trees with my Mary Ann
Flipped over and we drift on down

One day, maybe Tuesday evening
She comes running when her baby comes 'round
One day, when the beats slow down
I'm dancin' with the trees all around
One day, when the beats slow down
One day, and you can feel it all around
One day, when the beats slow down
One day, and I can see it somehow
One day, when the beats slow down

Rose water is my drink in the summer
I love to see her with her hair hangin' down
Slow dancin' in the trees with my Mary Ann
She comes running when her baby comes 'round

One day, and you can feel it all around
One day, when the beats slow down
One day, yeah, I can feel it somehow
One day, when the beats slow down

Black water and a feast in the Summer
Slow dancin' with the trees all around
One day, and you can feel it all around
One day, when the beats slow down
One day, and I can see it coming 'round
One day, when the beats slow down
One day, and you can see it all around
One day, when the beats slow down
One day, and I can see it somehow
One day, when the beats slow down

One day, when the beats slow down
One day, and you can feel it all around
One day, when the beats slow down
One day, and you can feel it all around
One day, when the beats slow down




One day, and you can feel it all around
One day, when the beats slow down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trey Anastasio's song "Tuesday" evoke a sense of summer, nature, and joy. The first verse paints a picture of someone enjoying the outdoors with their significant other, spinning in the breeze amidst the trees. The second verse continues this theme, with the added element of slowing down and appreciating the world around them. The chorus brings a sense of anticipation, with the repeated phrase "one day" emphasizing the idea that something more significant is yet to come. The final verse reinforces the sense of summer and love, with the mention of rose water and the image of slow dancing with Mary Ann.


Overall, the lyrics of "Tuesday" suggest a sense of presence and appreciation for the world around us. The singer is focused on the moment and the joy of being with their significant other, but there is also the sense of something bigger on the horizon, something that will slow them down and make them appreciate life even more. It is a song about love, nature, and the passage of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Black water and a feast in the summer
Enjoying a summertime party by the water


Slow dancing with the trees all around
Enjoying the tranquility of the natural surroundings


I'm spinning in the breeze with my Mary Ann
Playfully twirling around with a loved one


I like to see her when the sun goes down
Having a special affection for seeing someone in the evening


One day, maybe Tuesday evening
At some unknown future point, potentially on a Tuesday night


She comes running when her baby comes 'round
A person rushes to attend to their child when needed


Slow colors as we lift through the canopy
Experiencing the different hues of nature while being lifted by the canopy


Still laughing with her hair all around
Continuing to be in high spirits and enjoying the moment with someone whose hair is flowing around them


Flipped over and we drift on down
Turning upside down and floating down through the trees


Rose water is my drink in the summer
Enjoying a refreshing drink of rose water during the warm months


I love to see her with her hair hangin' down
Taking pleasure in seeing someone with their hair loose and flowing


One day, and you can feel it all around
A certain feeling pervades the atmosphere


One day, yeah, I can feel it somehow
Anticipating a certain feeling in the future


One day, and I can see it coming 'round
Sensing the approach of an event in the future


One day, and you can see it all around
An event is noticeable in the surrounding environment


One day, when the beats slow down
At an unknown future time, the rhythm of life will become less frenetic


One day, and I can see it somehow
Having a premonition of a future event


One day, and you can feel it all around
Sensing a certain feeling in the environment


One day, and you can feel it all around
A certain atmosphere is perceptible


One day, when the beats slow down
Looking forward to a decrease in the pace of life


One day, and you can feel it all around
A feeling is noticeable and present in the environment


One day, when the beats slow down
At some unknown future point, life will become less hectic


One day, and you can feel it all around
Perceiving a palpable ambiance


One day, when the beats slow down
In the future, the rapid pace of life will decrease




Lyrics © BRENDAN O'BRIEN DBA CHARLIE NOBLE MUSIC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Brendan O'Brien, Ernest Anastasio

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