Sunday
Hi-Fi Lyrics


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I want a zoot suit with the reet pleat
With the drape shape, and the stuffed cuff
To look sharp enough to see my Sunday gal

I want a reef sleeve with the right stripe
And the dressed best, and the glad you glad
And the ladies are bad, to see my lit Sunday gown
I wanta look keen so my dream will say
"You don't look like the same beau"
So keen that she'll scream
"Here comes the walkin' rainbow"

Sweet to make a zoot suit with the reet pleat
With the drape shape, and the stuffed cuff
To look sharp enough to see my Sunday gal

I want a brown gown with the zop top
With the hip slip, and the laced waist
In the sharpest taste to see my Sunday man

I want a scat hat with trim brim
And a zag back with the rimmed zip
To look plenty hip to see my Sunday Sam

I wanta look keen so my dream will say
"Here lies a lucky feller"
So keen that he'll scream
"Baby's in Technicolor"

I want a brown gown, zop top
With the hip slip, laced waist
In the sharpest taste to see my Sunday man





Hip man, dream dress

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hi-Fi's song "Sunday" express the desire for fashion and style in order to impress a special someone on a Sunday outing. The reference to a "zoot suit with the reet pleat" indicates a particular style from the 1940s, popular among African American and Latino jazz musicians. The "drape shape" and "stuffed cuff" were design elements that contributed to a stylish and often flamboyant look. The singer also wants a "reef sleeve with the right stripe" and a "scat hat with trim brim," alluding to a desire for attention-grabbing accessories.


The use of color, specifically "brown gown with the zop top," was also important in expressing individual style and personality. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to look sharp enough to impress the object of their desire, with the hope of being noticed and appreciated. The repetition of the desire to "look keen" is a clear indication of the importance of fashion and style in generating desire and attraction.


Overall, the song is a celebration of fashion and style, and its potential to transform one's perception of self and others. It also explores the idea of fashion as a way of expressing individuality and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

I want a zoot suit with the reet pleat With the drape shape, and the stuffed cuff To look sharp enough to see my Sunday gal
I desire a stylish zoot suit with perfect pleats, a specific drape shape, and cuffs that are stuffed. I want to look sharp enough to impress my lover when we go out on a date.


I want a reef sleeve with the right stripe And the dressed best, and the glad you glad And the ladies are bad, to see my lit Sunday gown
I would love a specific style of sleeve that features a unique stripe pattern. I also want to dress up in my best attire and be in a good mood, and the ladies around will admire seeing me all dressed up with my Sunday attire.


I wanta look keen so my dream will say "You don't look like the same beau" So keen that she'll scream "Here comes the walkin' rainbow"
I aspire to look so phenomenal that my lover won't recognize me and say, "You look different today." I want to grab her attention so profoundly that she screams, "Here comes the walkin' rainbow!"


Sweet to make a zoot suit with the reet pleat With the drape shape, and the stuffed cuff To look sharp enough to see my Sunday gal
It would be lovely to wear a zoot suit with perfect pleats, the right drape shape, and the cuffs perfectly filled out. I desire to dress so well that my lover will be amazed by my style when we go out.


I want a brown gown with the zop top With the hip slip, and the laced waist In the sharpest taste to see my Sunday man
I want a brown gown that features a particular kind of top with a hip slip and a laced waist. I want to look cool enough to impress my lover when we go out together.


I want a scat hat with trim brim And a zag back with the rimmed zip To look plenty hip to see my Sunday Sam
I desire a specific type of hat with a trimmed brim and a certain back style featuring a specific kind of zipper. I wish to appear highly trendy and fashionable enough to impress my lover when we go out on a date.


I wanta look keen so my dream will say "Here lies a lucky feller" So keen that he'll scream "Baby's in Technicolor"
I want to look so fantastic that my lover will say, "This is one lucky man!" I want to be stunning enough that they scream, "Baby's in Technicolor!"


I want a brown gown, zop top With the hip slip, laced waist In the sharpest taste to see my Sunday man
I desire a brown gown with a specific top style that features a hip slip and a laced waist. I want to appear so sophisticated and fashionable to impress my lover when we go out together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Gilbert, Bob O'Brien

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