Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Lazy Bones
Perry Como Lyrics
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How you think you gonna get your day work done
You'll never get your day work dones
Sleepin' in the noonday sun.
Lazy bones sleepin' in the shade
How you gonna get your corn meal made
You'll never get your corn meal made
When taters need sprayin'
I bet you keep prayin' the bugs fall off of the vine
And when you go fishin'
I bet you keep wishin' the fish won't grab at your line.
Lazy bones loafin' through the day
How you 'spect you gonna make a dime that way
You'll never make a dime that way
Sleepin' in the noonday shade.
(Spoken part)
Lazy bones loafin' through the day
How you 'spect you gonna make a dime that way
You'll never make a dime that way
Sleepin' in the noonday shade
The lyrics to Perry Como's song Lazy Bones, offer reflections on the dangers of idleness and indolence. The song highlights the life of a lazy individual who spends their days sleeping in the sun and loafing through the day. The lyrics offer insight into the potential consequences of such a lifestyle, pointing out that one is unlikely to get any work done, make any money or complete any of their chores. In particular, the song highlights the difficulties encountered when the lazy bones individual needs to make their cornmeal or undertake farming activities, indicating that sleeping through the day is not an ideal way to succeed in life.
The lyrics use a series of vivid metaphors to describe how the lazy individual prays for insects to fall off the vine when they are supposed to be spraying taters or wistfully wishes that fish wouldn't grab at their line when they are meant to be fishing. Perry Como's song aims to caution people about the dangers of laziness, and the lyrics serve as a warning that success is unlikely to come to those who spend their time being idle.
Line by Line Meaning
Lazy bones sleepin' in the sun
You are sleeping in the sun instead of starting your workday.
How you think you gonna get your day work done
You won't be able to complete your daily tasks if you continue to sleep in the sun.
You'll never get your day work done
It is highly unlikely that you will accomplish any of your work if you persist in sleeping during the day.
Sleepin' in the noonday sun.
You are taking a nap while the sun is overhead and are not being productive.
Lazy bones sleepin' in the shade
You are resting in the shade when you should be doing your work.
How you gonna get your corn meal made
You need to grind corn to make a cornmeal which you cannot accomplish if you continue to rest.
You'll never get your corn meal made
It is improbable that you will be able to grind corn to make a meal if you continue to rest.
Sleepin' in the noonday shade.
You are taking a nap when it is most convenient and comfortable, but it is not productive.
When taters need sprayin'
When you need to spray the potatoes in your field.
I bet you keep prayin'
You may be praying that the bugs will fall off the potato vine on their own.
The bugs fall off of the vine
You wish that the bugs would fall off the potato vine instead of having to spray them.
And when you go fishin'
When you go fishing.
I bet you keep wishin'
You may be wishing that the fish won't take the bait from your hook.
The fish won't grab at your line.
You hope that the fish won't take the bait, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
Lazy bones loafin' through the day.
You are spending your day lounging around instead of being productive.
How you 'spect you gonna make a dime that way?
It's unlikely you will earn any money if you continue to waste your time loafing around.
You'll never make a dime that way.
It's improbable that you will make any income if you continue to be unproductive.
Sleepin' in the noonday shade.
You are napping while the sun is overhead and are not making any money.
(Spoken part)
This is a spoken part and not included in the lyrics of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
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