Afternoon Delight
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Carl
Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
Puck
My motto's always been, "When it's right, it's right"
Why wait until the middle of a cold, dark night?

Rachel
When everything's a little clearer in the light of day
And we know the night is always gonna be here anyway

Quinn & Emma
Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Lookin' forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
And the thought of lovin' you is gettin' so excitin'

Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Emma
Started out this mornin' feelin' so polite
I always though a fish could not be caught who didn't bite
Carl
But you've got some bait a-waitin' and I think I might
Try nibblin' a little afternoon delight

Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Puck
Be waitin' for me, baby, when I come around
We could make a lot of lovin' 'fore the sun goes down

Rachel
Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Lookin' forward to a little afternoon delight
Quinn
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
And the thought of lovin' you is gettin' so excitin'

Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight




Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Overall Meaning

The Glee Cast's rendition of "Afternoon Delight" is a playful, upbeat take on the classic 1976 song by Starland Vocal Band. The lyrics are about a group of people who are excited to engage in some mid-day lovemaking. Carl kicks off the song by announcing his intentions to find his baby and hold her tight, followed by Puck's declaration that he lives by the motto of seizing the moment. He proposes that instead of waiting until nighttime, they should indulge in some afternoon delight. Rachel chimes in to say that everything is clearer in the daylight, and the night will be there no matter what, so they might as well enjoy the present moment. Quinn and Emma sing about how thinking about their partners is building their appetite, and they are looking forward to some afternoon delight. Rubbing stick and stones together creates sparks, and loving their partners is getting them excited. Puck ends with a promise to meet his lover so they can make love before the sun sets.


The lyrics paint a picture of a group of individuals who are carefree and living in the moment, indulging in their desires and enjoying each other's company. The song's lighthearted tone and playful lyrics highlight the thrill of spontaneity and breaking free from the conventions of society. The song's popularity has been long-lasting, and it remains a classic example of upbeat, feel-good pop music.


Line by Line Meaning

Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
I am going to search for my loved one and embrace them tightly.


Gonna grab some afternoon delight
I am going to partake in a pleasurable activity during the afternoon.


My motto's always been, "When it's right, it's right"
I have always believed that if something feels correct, that it is correct.


Why wait until the middle of a cold, dark night?
Why should I postpone something pleasant until a time that is less ideal?


When everything's a little clearer in the light of day
Things become more transparent and easy to understand during the daytime.


And we know the night is always gonna be here anyway
The nighttime always exists, so there is no rush to experience it.


Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Thoughts of you are causing me to become hungry for your affection.


Lookin' forward to a little afternoon delight
I am excited for a pleasurable activity during the afternoon.


Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
When two elements are combined, it can create an exciting and passionate experience.


And the thought of lovin' you is gettin' so excitin'
The mere idea of being intimate with you is becoming enticing and thrilling.


Sky rockets in flight
I am experiencing a sudden rush of excitement.


Afternoon delight
This pleasurable activity during the afternoon is bringing me joy.


Started out this mornin' feelin' so polite
I began my day with good manners and decency.


I always though a fish could not be caught who didn't bite
I used to believe that one couldn't seek something that wasn't already seeking them.


But you've got some bait a-waitin' and I think I might
However, you have something enticing waiting for me, so I may be interested.


Try nibblin' a little afternoon delight
I'm going to try indulging in a pleasurable activity during the afternoon.


Be waitin' for me, baby, when I come around
I hope that you will be available for me when I come to see you.


We could make a lot of lovin' 'fore the sun goes down
We have the opportunity to engage in a lot of intimacy before the end of the day.




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Dee Dee

Brittany has never hated a performance lol.

Those outfits and the innocence kill me. Puck and Rachel were in the zone.

crazyeight5000

The outfits are so Lawrence Welk, LOL

Diana Solano

Puck is everything in this video, he definitely knew what was going on and is just vibing

Siuma Hin

Rachel, Brittany and Emma maybe the only three person who dosen't know what's going on here😂😂😂😂😂

Gustavo Enrique Luna Juarez

haha according with that scene the only person who doesn't know what does that means is Emma xD

It’s Only Audrena

Fitzwilliamdarcy1000 yeah at the end

Fitzwilliamdarcy1000

@It’s Only Audrena Did she?

It’s Only Audrena

Fitzwilliamdarcy1000 I mean she asked Emma for the recipe 😭😂

Fitzwilliamdarcy1000

Rachel? Are you sure?

hay. j

The fact that puck and Quinn are in celibacy club kills me lmao

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