Sunday Afternoon
Jon Lajoie Lyrics


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Ladies and gentalmen get off the dance floor and start doing your chores its sunday afternoon!

(Chorus)
It's Sunday afternoon
And there a few things that I have to do.
And I'm gonna do 'em and I'm gonna do 'em
(2x)
First up, I gotta tidy up,
My place is getting messy
Haven't cleaned it in a month
I may be having friends over tomorrow night,
It's not confirmed but just in case
I'd like my place to look nice.

Then I'll go out to the grocery store
And get some more dish soap
I ran out a week ago
And I've been mixing it with water
Just to make it last a little longer,
But now there's really nothing left.

Then I'll stop by at my parents' to say hi
And maybe have a cup of coffee and a piece of pie.
And I'll ask them how their week was…
"How was your week?"
And they'll tell me how their week was…
"Pretty good."

(Chorus)

Then I'll head down to the mall
Pick up some black socks.
I don't really need them
But I heard that they were half off.
You can never have too many socks you know,
So that you can always throw away the ones with holes.

Next up, take my dog out for a walk,
He needs the exercise and at the same time I talk
To the other people walking their dogs…
"Hello"
I usually ask them questions about their dogs,
"How old is he?"

Then I have to return this DVD of pornography
That my friend rented
I swear to God that it wasn't me…
"It's not mine, I swear."

Alright fine, but it was the first time
I am not the kind of guy that watches porn all the time…
Alright fine I watch porn all the time.

(Chorus)

I only have one thing left to do,
And I'm not gonna do it in front of you.
So I'm gonna end the song like this,
As I warm up my wrist…





"Dammit, I forgot to buy kleenex."

Overall Meaning

The song Sunday Afternoon by Jon Lajoie is a satirical take on the mundane and monotonous routines that people often engage in on Sundays, which is typically considered a day of rest. The lyrics come across as comically relatable and make light of the tasks we undertake in our daily lives, often feeling the need to compulsively check off our to-do lists. The opening lines- "Ladies and gentlemen, get off the dance floor and start doing your chores, it's Sunday afternoon!"- immediately highlight the tone of the song, which is meant to be humorous and tongue-in-cheek.


The lyrics go on to describe a series of seemingly random tasks that Jon has to complete throughout the day. He begins by tidying up his place, which he hasn't cleaned in a month, followed by a trip to the grocery store to buy dish soap. He then visits his parents, takes his dog out for a walk, and returns a DVD of pornography that his friend had rented. The final line of the song- "Dammit, I forgot to buy kleenex"- is a funny and unexpected ending that adds to the overall absurdity of the song.


One interesting aspect of the song is its use of everyday situations that most people can relate to. The lyrics describe mundane tasks that we perform each day, such as cleaning, grocery shopping, and walking our dogs. Another interesting fact about the song is that it is part of Jon Lajoie's comedic repertoire, which is known for its irreverent and provocative content. The song's humorous tone and off-beat subject matter are consistent with Lajoie's overall comedic style.


Overall, Sunday Afternoon is a lighthearted and amusing take on the banalities of everyday life. The song's lyrics are intentionally silly and absurd, which adds to its comedic value. At its core, the song is a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously and to find joy and humor in life's little moments.


Chords (as played by Jon Lajoie himself):
Verse: G - D - Em - C
Chorus: G - D - Em - C x2


Line by Line Meaning

Ladies and gentalmen get off the dance floor and start doing your chores its sunday afternoon!
It's Sunday, time to stop partying and start getting your work done.


It's Sunday afternoon
Still emphasizing that it is Sunday, and we should be productive.


And there a few things that I have to do.
The singer has a to-do list for the day.


And I'm gonna do 'em and I'm gonna do 'em
They are determined to complete their tasks.


First up, I gotta tidy up,
The first task on the list is cleaning up the house.


My place is getting messy
The singer's house has become cluttered.


Haven't cleaned it in a month
It's been a while since the singer has tidied up.


I may be having friends over tomorrow night,
The artist is planning a get-together and wants the house to look presentable.


It's not confirmed but just in case
The get-together isn't set in stone, but the artist wants to be prepared.


I'd like my place to look nice.
The artist wants their home to be clean and comfortable for themselves and their guests.


Then I'll go out to the grocery store
The second task is going shopping for household necessities.


And get some more dish soap
The artist is running low on dish soap and needs to restock.


I ran out a week ago
It's been a while since the singer has had dish soap.


And I've been mixing it with water
The singer has been diluting the dish soap in order to make it last longer.


Just to make it last a little longer,
The singer is trying to conserve their resources.


But now there's really nothing left.
The artist has used all of the dish soap they had left.


Then I'll stop by at my parents' to say hi
The next task is visiting the artist's parents.


And maybe have a cup of coffee and a piece of pie.
The singer plans to sit and chat with their parents while enjoying a cup of coffee and some dessert.


And I'll ask them how their week was…
The singer is interested in hearing about their parents' recent activities.


"How was your week?"
The artist is asking their parents to share how their week went with them.


And they'll tell me how their week was…
The artist's parents will give a rundown of what they have been up to.


"Pretty good."
The artist's parent's response to the inquiry about how their week was going.


Then I'll head down to the mall
The fourth task is heading to the mall to make a purchase.


Pick up some black socks.
The item that the artist is shopping for at the mall is black socks.


I don't really need them
The singer acknowledges that they do not actually need the black socks.


But I heard that they were half off.
The singer is motivated to buy the socks because they are on sale.


You can never have too many socks you know,
The singer wants to justify buying the socks even though they aren't necessary.


So that you can always throw away the ones with holes.
The artist sees always having new socks as a way to dispose of the socks with holes.


Next up, take my dog out for a walk,
The fifth task for the day is walking the dog.


He needs the exercise and at the same time I talk
The singer believes that it is healthy for both themself and the dog to go for a walk.


To the other people walking their dogs…
The singer expects to see other people walking their dogs at the same location.


"Hello"
The artist greets other people they encounter while walking their dog.


I usually ask them questions about their dogs,
The artist is interested in learning about other people's dogs.


"How old is he?"
The artist uses this question as a conversation starter to learn more about another person's dog.


Then I have to return this DVD of pornography
The next task is returning a DVD of pornography.


That my friend rented
The artist is returning the DVD on behalf of their friend.


I swear to God that it wasn't me…
The singer denies that they rented the DVD of pornography.


"It's not mine, I swear."
The singer is adamant that they are not in possession of the DVD of pornography.


Alright fine, but it was the first time
The singer finally confesses that they did rent the DVD.


I am not the kind of guy that watches porn all the time…
The artist tries to downplay how much pornography they consume.


Alright fine I watch porn all the time.
The artist finally admits that they watch pornography frequently.


I only have one thing left to do,
The singer only has one task left on their to-do list.


And I'm not gonna do it in front of you.
The singer declares that the final task is private.


So I'm gonna end the song like this,
The artist is preparing to end the song.


As I warm up my wrist…
The artist hints at the nature of the private task.


"Dammit, I forgot to buy kleenex."
The final task in the artist's to-do list is to buy Kleenex, as they forgot to get it earlier.




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I Provide Lyrics

Ladies and gentlemen get off the dance floor and start doing your chores its Sunday afternoon!

[Chorus]
It’s Sunday afternoon
and there a few things that I have to do.
And I’m gonna do ’em and I’m gonna do ’em
[2x]

First up, I gotta tidy up,
my place is getting messy
haven’t cleaned it in a month
I may be having friends over tomorrow night,
It’s not confirmed but just in case
I’d like my place to look nice.

Then I’ll go out to the grocery store
and get some more dish soap
I ran out a week ago
and I’ve been mixing it with water
just to make it last a little longer,
but now there’s really nothing left.

Then I’ll stop by at my parents’ to say hi
and maybe have a cup of coffee and a piece of pie.
And I’ll ask them how their week was…
β€œHow was your week?”
And they’ll tell me how their week was…
β€œPretty good.”

[Chorus]

Then I’ll head down to the mall
pick up some black socks.
I don’t really need them
but I heard that they were half off.
You can never have too many socks you know,
so that you can always throw away the ones with holes.

Next up, take my dog out for a walk,
he needs the exercise and at the same time I talk
to the other people walking their dogs…
β€œHello”
I usually ask them questions about their dogs,
β€œHow old is he?”

Then I have to return this DVD of pornography
that my friend rented
I swear to God that it wasn’t me…
β€œIt’s not mine, I swear.”

Alright fine, but it was the first time
I am not the kind of guy that watches porn all the time…
Alright fine I watch porn all the time.

[Chorus]

I only have one thing left to do,
and I’m not gonna do it in front of you.
So I’m gonna end the song like this,
as I warm up my wrist…

β€œDammit, I forgot to buy kleenex.”



All comments from YouTube:

Fat Cookie

I sing this to myself at least once a month for the last 10 years

Michael Weber

No cap!

simms1237

Lol me too.

TheeYellowDart

Best comment.

crazy bulgarian

Dude, same 😬

SaxxyJazzy

I'm still playing it

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Evan Allen

As a teenager used to think this was the funniest shit ever

Now at 28, it’s just my life lmaoooo

Giorggio Memes

me too brother, me too.

s. elizabeth

Yess lol

Michael Young History

Welcome to adulting lol

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