Lazy River
Woody Herman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Lazy, lazy river in the noon day sun
Linger awhile in the shade of the tree
Throw away your troubles, dream a dream of me
You know, before your sister was born
This is what your Mama did for a living
Music opened a whole new world to me
I just touched these keys and poof, like magic
I always seemed to feel better
I've always known you had talent, Bobbie
This piano is for you, Charlie worked hard for it
See God wouldn't have made you suffer so much
If you weren't gonna make up for it later
How happy you can be
Up a lazy river with me
Throw away your troubles, baby
Dream a dream with me
Up a lazy river with me
From the halfway mark
To be a star, a big star
You gotta be talented obviously
You gotta be tenacious, have charisma
But most importantly, you've gotta have it
A great intangible and you've got it all, Bobbie
You're gonna be bigger than Sinatra
I'd settle for a little Jolson Mama, Mama, Mama
Ah ah ah, there are blue skies up above
Forever long as we're in love
We'll be up a lazy river
Up a crazy lazy river
Up a lazy river
I ain't goin' your way
Get out of my way
Up a lazy river with me
The song Lazy River by Woody Herman and His Orchestra depicts a relaxing and carefree moment by the river. The lyrics are inviting the listener to join in and forget their troubles while they float down a lazy river in the afternoon sun. The shade of a tree and the peacefulness of the setting are emphasized to create a serene atmosphere. The lyrics also mention a personal story of the singer's mother who used music as a way to feel better in hard times. This is used to encourage the listener to follow their dreams and not let their hardships define them.
Line by Line Meaning
Up a lazy river by the old mill run
Let's take a relaxing journey up the calm river that runs by the old mill.
Lazy, lazy river in the noon day sun
The river is lazy and unhurried, flowing serenely under the bright sun.
Linger awhile in the shade of the tree
Let's pause and rest in the shadow of the tree, taking a moment to cool down and catch our breaths.
Throw away your troubles, dream a dream of me
Forget your worries and anxieties, and imagine a brighter future together with me.
How happy you can be
Imagine the joy and contentment that you could experience.
Up a lazy river with me
Come with me on this leisurely journey and experience what life has to offer.
From the halfway mark
At this point, we're about halfway through our journey up the lazy river.
To be a star, a big star
Achieving stardom and fame is a difficult and elusive goal that requires a combination of talent, perseverance, and charisma.
You gotta be talented obviously
One of the most important factors in becoming a star is possessing natural talent.
But most importantly, you've gotta have it
More than anything else, there's an intangible quality that sets stars apart from everyone else.
Ah ah ah, there are blue skies up above
Despite any challenges or difficulties we may face, there's always reason to be optimistic and hopeful.
Forever long as we're in love
As long as we continue to love and support each other, we can weather any storm and enjoy a happy life together.
Up a lazy river
Let's keep floating up the calm river and savoring the simple pleasures of life.
Up a crazy lazy river
The river may be lazy and meandering, but it's also full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns.
I ain't goin' your way
Sometimes we may encounter obstacles or conflicts on our journey, but we'll find a way to overcome them together.
Get out of my way
We won't let anything stand in the way of our happiness and success.
Up a lazy river with me
Together, we'll continue on this soothing, peaceful journey up the lazy river.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, SIDNEY ARODIN
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