Lullaby Of Birdland
Mel Torme · Other Songs - Mel Torme
Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
Always hear when you sigh
Never in my wordland
Could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flyin' high in Birdland
High in the sky up above
All because we're in love
Always hear when you sigh
Never in my wordland
Could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flyin' high in Birdland
High in the sky up above
All because we're in love
Lullaby Of Birdland
Mel Torme's "Lullaby Of Birdland" stands as a poignant tribute to the jazz scene of New York City, specifically the legendary Birdland club. Recorded during the late 1960s, the track captures Torme's signature blend of smooth crooning and sophisticated jazz phrasing, reflecting the era's vibrant musical atmosphere. The song serves as a nostalgic homage to the musicians who performed there, blending personal sentiment with the collective memory of the city's jazz history. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the intimate, late-night spirit of the club without relying on specific lyrical narratives, instead focusing on the emotional resonance of the performance itself.