Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon
Queen Lyrics


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I go out to work on Monday morning
Tuesday, I go off to honeymoon
I'll be back again before it's time for sunny-down
I'll be lazing on a Sunday afternoon

Bicycling on every Wednesday evening
Thursday, I go waltzing to the zoo
I come from London Town, I'm just an ordinary guy
Fridays, I go painting in the Louvre

I'm bound to be proposing on a Saturday night (there he goes again)
I'll be lazing on a Sunday




Lazing on a Sunday
Lazing on a Sunday afternoon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queen's song "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon" depict a carefree and leisurely lifestyle. The singer of the song describes how they spend their weekdays and weekends, outlining a routine that is free from the pressures of work and responsibilities. Though they have a structured schedule throughout the week, they always make time to relax and indulge in their hobbies on the weekends.


The song conveys a sense of contentment and joy in simple pleasures. While the singer may not lead an extraordinary life or have grand ambitions, they find fulfillment in their day-to-day routine. The repetition of the phrase "lazing on a Sunday afternoon" emphasizes the comfort and ease of their leisure time, and suggests a desire to savor every moment of rest and relaxation.


The song also plays with the idea of escapism. The singer often goes off on adventures or indulges in creative pursuits, perhaps as a way of escaping the monotony of their daily routine. However, they always return to the comfort of their lazy Sundays, suggesting that there is no place they would rather be than in their own company, enjoying the simple pleasures of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I go out to work on Monday morning
I start my week by going to work on Monday morning


Tuesday, I go off to honeymoon
The second day of the week, I head off somewhere romantic for a honeymoon.


I'll be back again before it's time for sunny-down
I won't stay away for long and will make sure to return before the sun goes down.


I'll be lazing on a Sunday afternoon
I will be enjoying my day off on Sunday by being lazy.


Bicycling on every Wednesday evening
I make it a habit to go for a bike ride every Wednesday evening.


Thursday, I go waltzing to the zoo
On Thursdays, I like to take a leisurely stroll through the zoo, enjoying the animals and their movements.


I come from London Town, I'm just an ordinary guy
I am from London Town, and I consider myself to be an average and simple person.


Fridays, I go painting in the Louvre
On Fridays, I take the time to indulge in my passion for painting by visiting the Louvre.


I'm bound to be proposing on a Saturday night (there he goes again)
I have a tendency to bring up the idea of marriage on Saturday nights.


I'll be lazing on a Sunday
I will be relaxing and taking it easy on a Sunday.


Lazing on a Sunday
I'm spending a lazy Sunday not doing much of anything.


Lazing on a Sunday afternoon
I'm spending a lazy Sunday afternoon, not being too productive and just enjoying the day.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury

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@Maceta444

There's about a 104% chance that Freddie wrote this while lazing on a sunday afternoon.

@forcedtobefriends5209

He didn't.

@mrsfahrenheit

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@janethothersall8345

Forced To Be Friends who did then?

@no-yq3ov

Maceta Queen+Maximilianmus what, is that you Brother?

@starwarslegacy6258

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@acrazykpopper5483

I searched "That queen song where Freddie sounds like a englishman" and i found it.

@jakewarner1993

funny part is that he is actually british so it makes sense he would sound like an englishman
lol

@henrioak

@@jakewarner1993 Freddie is from zanzibar, not british, although its true his family ended up moving to UK

@Jonas-jr7oq

@@henrioak He still has a normal british accent :D

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