After an Afternoon
Jason Mraz Lyrics


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I bare my windowed self untamed and untrained
Dreams that hardly touch our complexions truest faults
If room enough for both my drowsy spirit shall fall
Bold waves tumble to the season of my heart
Where you have offered my faith and my trust
Until all is lost into the beauty of the day.

But there is something in the way you laugh
That makes me feel like a child
Aspects of life they confuse me
You and your thesis amuse me.

After an afternoon with you
And your rich brown eyes
Your lips and your dark hair
Elbows and exposed knees tossing toward the ceiling
After an afternoon.

Face to palm
Tear to tear
Mouth to tongue




Heart to ground
I am in love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason Mraz's song "After an Afternoon" capture the introspective thoughts and emotions of the singer as they navigate the complexities of love, trust, and understanding. The opening lines, "I bare my windowed self untamed and untrained," suggest that the singer is being vulnerable and honest with themselves and their emotions. They are willing to expose their flaws and imperfections in the pursuit of genuine connection.


The second line, "Dreams that hardly touch our complexions truest faults," is a powerful metaphor for the way in which our aspirations and desires often fail to align with the messy reality of our lives. The singer recognizes that there is room for both their dreams and their shortcomings in their heart and embraces the bold waves that come with it.


The refrain of the song, "After an afternoon with you," suggests the singer has found solace and understanding in the presence of the person they are addressing. The specific details of their appearance, "rich brown eyes," "dark hair," "elbows and exposed knees tossing toward the ceiling," convey a sense of familiarity and intimacy. The final stanza, "Face to palm, tear to tear, mouth to tongue, heart to ground, I am in love," reveals that the singer has fallen in love with the person they have spent the afternoon with.


Overall, "After an Afternoon" explores the themes of vulnerability, intimacy, and the complexities of human connection. It is a song that captures the joy and confusion of falling in love, and the courage it takes to embrace one's true self.


Line by Line Meaning

I bare my windowed self untamed and untrained
I reveal my unfiltered self, unpolished and unrefined.


Dreams that hardly touch our complexions truest faults
Aspirations that barely encompass the raw truth about ourselves.


If room enough for both my drowsy spirit shall fall
Ample space to accommodate my lethargic soul.


Bold waves tumble to the season of my heart
Powerful emotions overwhelm my heart.


Where you have offered my faith and my trust
You have earned my confidence and reliance.


Until all is lost into the beauty of the day.
Until everything fades into the splendor of a new day.


But there is something in the way you laugh
Your laughter has a unique quality.


That makes me feel like a child
It evokes a childlike joy within me.


Aspects of life they confuse me
Certain aspects of life are perplexing to me.


You and your thesis amuse me.
Your perspectives and ideas entertain me.


After an afternoon with you
Following a brief but meaningful time spent with you.


And your rich brown eyes
Noting the beauty of your deep brown eyes.


Your lips and your dark hair
Appreciating your lips and the color of your hair.


Elbows and exposed knees tossing toward the ceiling
Noticing the sensuality in the way you move.


Face to palm
Touching my face to yours.


Tear to tear
Crying together.


Mouth to tongue
Kissing deeply.


Heart to ground
Falling deeply in love.


I am in love.
Expressing the singer's deep feelings of love.




Lyrics © GOO EYED MUSIC
Written by: ARIEL QUIROLO, JASON THOMAS MRAZ

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