Sunday Afternoon
A Boy And His Crayon Lyrics
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Took the stage then you stole the show
Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon
I was captured by that stare
Now I'm shattered, but I don't care
And the people walking by don't have a clue
That I kissed your face
'Til the afternoon arrived
And I can't explain
Last night I saw the fireworks
The kind of pain that never hurts
The one you hate to love is made for you
Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon
Monday is a funny thing
Still waiting for the phone to ring
Will my imagination take it slow
After Saturday, my life is changed
In a moment it was rearranged
Strange how easy it is letting go
And I miss your face
Like the sun was in my eyes
And now I'm running blind
And I can't explain
Last night I saw the fireworks
The kind of pain that never hurts
The one you hate to love is made for you
Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon
This sweet relief
Unexpected things
Is this the end or only the beginning
I miss your face
Like the sun was in my eyes
Like the afternoon
Now I'm running blind (running blind)
I can't explain (can't explain)
Last night I saw the fireworks
The kind of pain that never hurts
The one you hate to love that's made for you
Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon
Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon
The song "Sunday Afternoon" by A Boy And His Crayon describes the confusion and ambivalence that can come with unexpected romance. The singer seems to have been taken by surprise by someone's feelings for them, to the point that even though they're shattered, they don't care. They recall a moment when they kissed the other person in the middle of a sunny afternoon, and it felt right. However, they also seem unsure about these feelings and whether or not they will ever hear from the other person again.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer saw "fireworks" the previous night, a common metaphor for the intensity of romantic love. However, these fireworks are also equated with a "kind of pain that never hurts," suggesting that this love is both joyful and painful. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is unsure whether their encounter was the end or the beginning of something, leaving the listener with a sense of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
How come I was the last to know
I was left in the dark until everyone else knew.
Took the stage then you stole the show
You overshadowed me as soon as you appeared.
Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon
It was a regular day with unexpected events.
I was captured by that stare
Your gaze entranced me.
Now I'm shattered, but I don't care
Although I'm broken, I'm okay with it.
And the people walking by don't have a clue
No one else knows what's happening between us.
That I kissed your face
I gave you a gentle kiss on your cheek.
'Til the sun was in our eyes
We kissed until the sun set and blinded us.
'Til the afternoon arrived
We spent the morning kissing before the sun was high in the sky.
And I can't explain
I don't have the words to describe it.
Last night I saw the fireworks
The passion between us was explosive like fireworks.
The kind of pain that never hurts
The love we share can be intense but never causes actual pain.
The one you hate to love is made for you
The person you hate to love is your perfect match.
Monday is a funny thing
Monday is ironic because I'm still waiting for you to call.
Still waiting for the phone to ring
I'm waiting for a call that may never come.
Will my imagination take it slow
I wonder if I should be patient and not let myself get carried away.
After Saturday, my life is changed
After spending time with you on Saturday, my life is different now.
In a moment it was rearranged
My life changed drastically and quickly.
Strange how easy it is letting go
It's weird how quickly I can move on from something that was so intense.
And I miss your face
I wish I could see your face again.
Like the sun was in my eyes
Your face is as bright and beautiful as the sun.
And now I'm running blind
I'm blindly trying to navigate life without you.
This sweet relief
It's a comforting feeling to let go.
Unexpected things
Life can bring surprises and unexpected events.
Is this the end or only the beginning
I'm not sure if this is the end of our story or just the start of it.
Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon
Another day with unexpected events on the horizon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAN MUCKALA, BILLY MANN, BRIAN LITTRELL, HOWIE DOROUGH, ALEXANDER MCLEAN, NICK CARTER
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