Lazy Afternoon
Philip Quast Lyrics


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It's a lazy afternoon
And the beetle-bugs are zooming
And the tulip trees are blooming
And there's not another human
In view
But us two

It's a lazy afternoon
And the farmer leaves his reaping
In the meadow, cows are sleeping
And the speckled trout stop leaping
Upstream
As we dream

A fat pink cloud hangs over the hill
Unfolding like a rose
If you hold my hand
And sit real still
You can hear the grass
As it grows

It's a hazy afternoon
And I know a place that's quiet
Except for daisies running riot
And there's no one passing by it
To see





Come spend this lazy afternoon
With me

Overall Meaning

The song "Lazy Afternoon" by Philip Quast is a beautiful ode to a slow day with a loved one. The lyrics set the scene of an idyllic afternoon where the singers are the only ones around to observe nature's wonders. The first verse talks about the beetle-bugs zooming around and the tulip trees blooming, highlighting the beauty and activity of nature. The second verse talks about the farmer leaving his work to rest while the meadow cows sleep, and the speckled trout stop leaping upstream, perfectly summing up the peacefulness and calmness of the moment. The unique perspective offers an appreciation of the simple things in life, and the idea that connecting with someone special is more significant than anything else.


The chorus of the song talks about a fat pink cloud hanging over the hill, unfolding like a rose, adding to the imagery created throughout the song. This paints a beautiful picture of the afternoon, setting a romantic tone for what follows. Then, the song highlights the power of connection between the lovers as they sit together, and the singer encourages his lover to hold his hand and sit real still so they can hear the grass as it grows, showing that there are subtler beauties beyond the vibrant colors and active scenes in the first verses. The final verse talks about a quiet place where daisies run riot, and no one is there to see them, inviting the lover to join the singer in enjoying the beauty that lies in things that we might easily overlook.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a lazy afternoon
The day is slow and uneventful.


And the beetle-bugs are zooming
Insects are active and moving fast.


And the tulip trees are blooming
The trees bear flowers at their tips.


And there's not another human
No other person is around us.


In view
From where we stand.


But us two
Only the singer and their companion are present.


And the farmer leaves his reaping
The farmer takes a break from harvesting his crops.


In the meadow, cows are sleeping
The cows are resting in the field.


And the speckled trout stop leaping
The fish also seem to be taking it easy.


Upstream
Towards the source of the water.


As we dream
The singer imagines or visualizes a peaceful scene.


A fat pink cloud hangs over the hill
The sky is clear and lovely.


Unfolding like a rose
It slowly reveals its beauty.


If you hold my hand
Together as a team.


And sit real still
Try not to move.


You can hear the grass
Creating a soft, rustling sound.


As it grows
The grass continues to thrive.


It's a hazy afternoon
The day is peaceful and restful.


And I know a place that's quiet
The singer is aware of a calm, tranquil location.


Except for daisies running riot
Only flowers are active, abound and abundant.


And there's no one passing by it
The place is secluded, quiet and alone.


To see
There is no audience, just the two of them.


Come spend this lazy afternoon
Join me for a relaxed day.


With me
Together experiencing the peacefulness of nature.




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