Tea for Two
Young Lester Lyrics
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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
We won't have it known, dear
That we own a telephone, dear
Day will break and you'll awake
And start to bake a sugar cake
For me to take for all the boys to see
We will raise a family
A boy for you, a girl for me
Oh, can't you see how happy we would be
The lyrics of Young Lester's "Tea For Two" describe a romantic and idyllic moment between two people. The singer imagines the two of them sitting together, enjoying tea and each other's company, with nobody else around to disturb their peace. There are no friends, no family, and no technology - just the two of them alone with their thoughts.
The second stanza expands on this vision, with the singer imagining a future together. The woman will bake a cake for the man to take to work and show off to his friends. They will have children together - a boy for her, a girl for him - and be a happy, close-knit family.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture you upon my knee
Imagine us sitting close together
Just tea for two
We're content with just each other's company
And two for tea
We're all we need to make the perfect pair
Just me for you
I'm yours and you're mine, our love is exclusive
And you for me alone
We only have eyes for each other
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
We have privacy and can enjoy each other's company without being judged
No friends or relations
We don't need anyone else to feel complete
On weekend vacations
We'll spend quality time together, away from the stresses of daily life
We won't have it known, dear
Our love is ours alone, not for anyone else's consumption
That we own a telephone, dear
We don't need technology to feel connected
Day will break and you'll awake
A new day will come, and we'll start it together
And start to bake a sugar cake
We'll do things for each other, without expecting anything in return
For me to take for all the boys to see
We're proud of our love and want to show it off to others
We will raise a family
Our love will grow into something even more beautiful
A boy for you, a girl for me
We'll have children and create a loving family
Oh, can't you see how happy we would be
Our love is the key to true happiness
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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musicismagic
Maybe the best solo i ever heard from OP. Same for Barney. They rose to the occasion. Only one Prez. 🎉🎉
lastknowngood0
This was one of Pres's fave's, mine too when performed by Pres! Thanks Classic Mood Evperience
Paul Gibby
Who was that guitarist? Pretty damn good
Alex Fridman
I think its Barney Kessel
Gerry Cappuccio
Yes it is definitely Barry Kessel !
DucksDeLucks
@Gerry Cappuccio How do you know? Kessel not the only guitarist OP worked with. The person who posted this couldn't be bothered to tell us. Screw him. Thumbs down.
Harrison Ivaz
@DucksDeLucks he can tell because Kessel has a distinct sound, just like if you heard Coltrane on a record you know its Coltrane
Dov Sikowitz
@DucksDeLucks just read the wikipedia page on the album. it's barney Kessel, relax
lastknowngood0
Pres is as always the very best!
Phil Ak
Who is this amazing pianist, at this time ???