Picnic
Sammy J Lyrics

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The sun is up, the sky is blue
There's no one here, just me and you
This would be such a perfect moment
If you were breathing

The birds are whistling in the trees
And there's a gentle summer breeze
It's a lovely day, so please

Would you start breathing?

Our picnic started really well
I made you peanut butter sandwiches
But you forgot to tell me
You're allergic to peanuts... and sandwiches

It's quite a shock, but all the same
Now I get twice as much champagne

And that should take away the shame
Of abducting you in the first place

Overall Meaning

In Sammy J's song "Picnic," the opening lines capture the essence of a beautiful day with the sun shining and clear blue skies. However, it is also a poignant moment because of the absence of someone that the singer is fond of. The feeling of loneliness resonates within the lyrics as he expresses the desire to share the perfect moment with someone dear to him. The strong imagery of birds whistling in the trees and a gentle summer breeze depicts a peaceful and serene ambiance. He then goes on to express his earnest wish that the person he is addressing would start breathing, indicating a sense of loss or perhaps even death.

The song takes a humorous turn in the next verse, where the singer discusses the picnic they had planned. He had excitedly made peanut butter sandwiches, but unfortunately, the other person is allergic to peanuts. The hilarity of the situation is that the singer had no idea about the allergy and the fact that he now has an abundance of champagne since the peanuts were eliminated from the menu takes away some of the guilt of kidnapping the other person. Overall, the song captures a range of emotions from longing, humor, and unexpected surprises, making for a unique and engaging experience for the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's daytime, the weather is good

There's no one here, just me and you
We're alone, just the two of us

This would be such a perfect moment
It would be a great time

If you were breathing
If you were alive

The birds are whistling in the trees
There are birds singing

And there's a gentle summer breeze
A light wind is blowing

It's a lovely day, so please
The weather is nice, so

Would you start breathing?
Can you please wake up?

Our picnic started really well
The beginning of our meal was great

I made you peanut butter sandwiches
I prepared food with peanut butter

But you forgot to tell me
You didn't reveal