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Killing an Afternoon
Atomic Cafe Lyrics


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Soft vines down to your hazel eyes
Topped off with a secret smile
We've got plans to devise
Souls red baby don't lose your breath
Because I'll love you to death
Jungle cats in our heads

And what softens the pain
Only comes out at night
Killing an afternoon



Kissing morning goodnight
Kaleidoscopic brain
Wrapped in your arms so tight
Killing an afternoon
My afternoon delight

Oh, when we put this fire out
Baby you'll be without
A place to lay down
Oh, baby it seems to me
That we were meant to be
I speak for the gasoline

And what softens the pain
Only comes out at night
Killing an afternoon
Kissing morning goodnight
Kaleidoscopic brain
Wrapped in your arms so tight
Killing an afternoon
My afternoon delight

Silhouette
Hand me a cigarette
I'm just so glad we met
Phonetic alphabet
Baby lets go
Baby lets go
Baby lets go
Baby lets go

And what softens the pain
Only comes out at night
Killing an afternoon
Kissing morning goodnight
Kaleidoscopic brain
Wrapped in your arms so tight
Killing an afternoon
My afternoon delight

Silhouette
Hand me a cigarette
I'm just so glad we met
Phonetic alphabet
Baby lets go
Baby lets go
Baby lets go
Baby lets go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Atomic Cafe's song "Killing an Afternoon" describe a romantic encounter between two people who have plans to make and a mutual attraction to one another. The soft vines leading down to the singer's lover's hazel eyes indicates a natural attraction and the 'secret smile' hints that they share a connection that is not easily expressed. The reference to jungle cats in their heads suggests that they are both wild and untamed, and perhaps have some sense of adventure. The line "souls red baby don't lose your breath / Because I'll love you to death" indicates an intensity of emotion and a willingness to go to great lengths for love.


The chorus repeats the phrase "killing an afternoon," which could be interpreted in several ways. It could refer to spending time with someone so enjoyable that time seems to stand still. It could also be a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of each moment. The line "what softens the pain / only comes out at night" could refer to how the singer finds solace and comfort in their lover's company and that sometimes it's only in the dark that they can truly reveal themselves.


The second verse contains a reference to gasoline and putting out a fire. This could be interpreted in a few ways: perhaps the singer is trying to quell their own fiery passions or maybe they want to take things slowly instead of moving too quickly. The use of kaleidoscopic brain conjures up images of complexity and the chaotic nature of thought. The repetition of "Baby lets go" at the end of the song suggests the singers' desire to let go of their inhibitions and embrace whatever the future holds.


Line by Line Meaning

Soft vines down to your hazel eyes
Your beauty is unmatched, and I can't get enough of it.


Topped off with a secret smile
Your cryptic smile is intriguing, and I feel like there's more to you than meets the eye.


We've got plans to devise
We have a future to build, and I can't wait to explore all the possibilities with you.


Souls red baby don't lose your breath
We're moving so fast, but let's not forget to take a break and enjoy the moment.


Because I'll love you to death
My love for you is endless, and I will never stop loving you.


Jungle cats in our heads
Our minds are wild and untamed, and we're ready to take on the world together.


And what softens the pain
The only thing that makes life bearable is the love we have for each other.


Only comes out at night
Our deepest emotions and desires are only revealed when the rest of the world is sleeping.


Killing an afternoon
Spending time with you is the best way to pass the time, and I never want our afternoons to end.


Kissing morning goodnight
We spend our days and nights together, always kissing each other goodnight and starting the day with a kiss.


Kaleidoscopic brain
Our minds are constantly changing and adapting, and every moment with you feels like a new and exciting adventure.


Wrapped in your arms so tight
Being held in your embrace is the safest and most comforting place in the world.


My afternoon delight
Spending time with you is pure joy and pleasure, and I can't think of anything else I'd rather do.


Oh, when we put this fire out
Our passion for each other is intense and burning, but we need to take breaks and cool off from time to time.


Baby you'll be without
When we're not together, everything feels emptier and less vibrant.


A place to lay down
Without each other, we wouldn't have a home or a sense of belonging.


Oh, baby it seems to me
It feels like we were always meant to be together, and I'm so grateful we found each other.


I speak for the gasoline
I'm the one providing the fuel for our fiery passion and love.


Silhouette
Your shadow is just as beautiful and captivating as you are.


Hand me a cigarette
Even though smoking is unhealthy, I'm happy to indulge in guilty pleasures with you.


Phonetic alphabet
Our love is like a secret code that only we can understand and decipher.


Baby lets go
Let's leave everything behind and run away together, just the two of us.


Baby lets go
Life is too short to waste time waiting around, let's take action and live our lives to the fullest.


Baby lets go
We don't need anyone else but each other, and nothing can stand in the way of our love.


Baby lets go
When we're together, anything is possible, and I can't wait to see where life takes us next.




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Written by: Harrison Miles

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