Lazy Afternoon
Eddie Fisher (Vocal) Lyrics
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And the beetle bugs are zooming
And the tulip trees are blooming
And there's not another human in view,
But us two
It's a lazy afternoon
And the farmer leaves his reaping
In the meadow cows are sleeping
As we dream
A fat 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 riot
And there's no one passing by it to see
Come spend this lazy afternoon with me
The song "Lazy Afternoon" by Eddie Fisher captures the essence of a beautiful, slow day. The singer starts by describing the scenery around them, pointing out how the beetle bugs are zooming and the tulip trees are blooming. There is no other human in sight, which makes it a special time just for the two of them. The farmer has left his reaping and the cows are sleeping, while the speckled trout have stopped leaping in the stream. These activities are described as though nature has also taken a break to rest and rejuvenate.
A fat pink cloud hangs over the hill, which is compared to the unfolding of a rose. This adds to the imagery of the moment, as though all elements of nature are coming together to create something beautiful. If the singer's hand is held and they sit still, they can even hear the grass as it grows. This is added to signify how quiet and still the moment is. The song ends with the singer inviting someone to spend this Lazy Afternoon with them, and enjoy the beauty and calmness of that moment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a lazy afternoon
It's a slow and easy day.
And the beetle bugs are zooming
The insects are lively and active.
And the tulip trees are blooming
The flowers on the trees are in full bloom.
And there's not another human in view,
There is nobody else around.
But us two
Except for the two of us.
And the farmer leaves his reaping
The farmer has stopped working.
In the meadow cows are sleeping
The cows are resting.
And the speckled trout stop leaping up stream
The fish are calm and still in the water.
As we dream
As we relax and let our minds wander.
A fat pink cloud hangs over the hill
A large pink cloud is visible in the sky over the hillside.
Unfolding like a rose
The cloud is slowly changing shape like a flower opening up.
If you hold my hand and sit real still,
If you stay close to me and remain quiet,
You can hear the grass as it grows
You can hear the subtle rustling of the grass as it moves in the wind.
It's a hazy afternoon
The day is somewhat obscured by a slight haziness in the air.
And I know a place that's quiet, except for daisies running riot
I know a peaceful location where only the daisies are thriving and taking over.
And there's no one passing by it to see
There are no other people around to witness this tranquil scene.
Come spend this lazy afternoon with me
Join me in enjoying this relaxed and calming moment together.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN LATOUCHE, JEROME MOROSS
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beautifully sung (and this is an extremely difficult song to sing)
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MzFlowerchild
Super tune, wonderful sound, thank you for sharing & for keeping the music alive, I appreciate the effort you take to add these wonderful tunes to YouTube.