Lazy Afternoon
Cyrille Aimée Lyrics
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And the beetle bugs are zoomin'
And the tulip trees are bloomin'
And there ain't another human in view
But us two
It's a lazy afternoon
And the farmer leaves his reapin'
And the speckled trouts stop leapin' up stream
As we dream
A far pink cloud hangs over the hill
Unfolding like a rose
If you hold my hand and sit real still
You can hear the grass as it grows
It's a hazy afternoon
And I know a place that's quiet, except for daisies running riots
And there's no one passing by it to see
Come spend this lazy afternoon with me
A far pink cloud hangs over the hill
Unfolding like a rose
If you hold my hand and sit real still
You can hear the grass as it grows
It's a lazy afternoon
And my cakes were never richer
And my rocking chair will fit ya
And I've made a tasty pitcher of tea
Come spend this lazy afternoon with me
In Cyrille Aimée's "Lazy Afternoon," the lyrics paint a picture of a peaceful and carefree moment in time where the only two beings are the singer and the one she's addressing. The song's first verse highlights the serenity of the natural surroundings, with beetle bugs zooming around, tulip trees blooming, and no other humans in view. Then, the singer shifts to a more relaxed tone in the second verse, mentioning that even the farmer has stopped his work, and the animals are napping as they dream. She makes a beautiful simile, "A far pink cloud hangs over the hill/Unfolding like a rose," which symbolizes the beauty and tranquility of this moment. The final verse suggests an invitation to join her for a relaxing afternoon of cakes, rocker chairs, and a pitcher of tea.
The song's lyrics talk about the beauty of our surroundings that we often fail to appreciate. The song's central theme invites us to take a moment to appreciate our surroundings and make the most of them. The singer's invitation to join her for a lazy afternoon is a call to a slower pace of living, a chance to take a break from the daily hustle and bustle, and cherish the little moments we often overlook.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a lazy afternoon
The singer is informing the listener of the current state of the day - laziness.
And the beetle bugs are zoomin'
The singer observes that the beetles are flying speedily.
And the tulip trees are bloomin'
The singer is noting the current state of the blooming tulip trees.
And there ain't another human in view
The artist is pointing out the absence of other humans around, besides the artist and listener.
But us two
The artist indicates that only the listener and speaker are present in the area.
And the farmer leaves his reapin'
The singer observes the farmer stopping work in his field.
And the meadow cows are sleepin'
The singer sees the cows napping in the meadow.
And the speckled trouts stop leapin' up stream
The artist indicates that the trout have stopped jumping in the stream.
As we dream
The artist wishes to dream and relax in this lazy afternoon.
A far pink cloud hangs over the hill
The artist remarks on the far pink cloud hanging in the distant hill.
Unfolding like a rose
The singer uses simile to indicate that the cloud looks like a rose slowly opening up.
If you hold my hand and sit real still
The artist is suggesting the listener hold the artist's hand and remain quiet to listen more clearly to the sounds around.
You can hear the grass as it grows
The singer implies quietness will allow the listener to hear the sound of the grass growing.
It's a hazy afternoon
The singer observes the haziness of the afternoon implying the slowness of the day.
And I know a place that's quiet, except for daisies running riots
The singer knows a peaceful location, where the only noise is made by daisies moving chaotically.
And there's no one passing by it to see
The artist confirms that there is no one around to observe the place that the artist knows.
Come spend this lazy afternoon with me
The artist invites the listener to have the lazy afternoon with them in the peaceful spot they know.
And my cakes were never richer
The singer states that their cakes have never been more delicious than they are at the moment.
And my rocking chair will fit ya
The singer says that the listener will feel comfortable in the singer's rocking chair.
And I've made a tasty pitcher of tea
The artist indicates that they have prepared a delightful pitcher of tea.
Come spend this lazy afternoon with me
The artist reiterates their invitation for the listener to spend the lazy afternoon with them.
Writer(s): JOHN LATOUCHE, JEROME MOROSS
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@davidburton3072
Beautiful. Crying now. Thank you.
@zdogg8
Terrific....wonderful arrangement....
@carolesullivan9125
Beautiful Rendition
@chasecoleman232
😍 you are so wonderful. Love this song
@lapineverfly
Magnifique musique...
@Cheerupmooncat
sounds like a pre darkside pink floyd song. her voice is incredible
@opusquatre
Superbe..
@antoniojimenez1133
Touching, thanks!
@harvey1954
You get points for just picking this tune to cover. I still think June Christy's version is the best, but she had Pete Rugolo doing his hypnotic string arrangement. However, you only have the four musicians and the provided a great backing for your voice. Give Christy's version if you haven't heard it yet. Pat Suzuki's cover is good too.
@sbjforever
Lovely, But check the Tina May version for the quietest, laziest, most hauntingly half-keyed rendition.