Lazy Afternoon
Sharp Bree Lyrics


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Take a walk on Madison
The handbag hounds are out again
I can hear the "oohs" and "ahs"
Rising from the sidewalk sale
From the girls in Vogue and the Hip-hop chil
It's OK to trap and kill
In the name of fashion
It's a lazy afternoon
And the papers say the end is soon
And the kids are deep in a TV haze
And the Middle East is going crazy
But what can we do? Lazy afternoon

Take a walk on Sunset
It's a party you won't soon forget
I can smell new age coffee
Rising from the strip mail chain
Cause we need fast food at every turn
It's OK to slash and burn
In the name of hunger

It's a lazy afternoon
And the papers say the end is soon
And the corporations overgraze
So the Little Guy can't get a raise
Hey, but what can we do? Lazy afternoon

It's a big commercial grin
It wears me down till I have to give in
There's a barcode where my heart should be
Oh, TV, tell me what I need
I don't care how it get to the store
Just gimme more, more

It's a lazy afternoon
And the papers say how to move out to the moon
Cause the Earth's going down in a toxic haze
And our Money goes but the Problem stays
Hey, so what can we do? Lazy afternoon




Hey, so what can we do? What can we do?
Lazy afternoon

Overall Meaning

In Sharp Bree's song "Lazy Afternoon," the lyrics describe a laid-back day where people are out strolling around on Madison and Sunset Avenue (presumably in New York and Los Angeles respectively) despite the world's problems flickering in the back of their minds. Madison and Sunset Avenue are areas known for their shopping and party scene which is highlighted by the lyrics mentioning girls in Vogue, Hip-hop kids, and new age coffee. The song goes on to criticize the consumer culture in which people prioritize style and fast food chains over morals. The lines "It's okay to trap and kill/ In the name of fashion" and, "It's okay to slash and burn/ In the name of hunger" reflect the song’s overall opinion of western society. The song goes on to mock modern convenience in the form of TV, "There's a barcode where my heart should be/ Oh, TV, tell me what I need." Even amid chaos, people continue in their daily routines and seem compelled to purchase more and consume more, as seen in the lines, "Just gimme more, more."


Sharp Bree captures the theme of a casual day with numerous allusions to the negative aspects of our society. The song is nostalgic, humorous, and critical at the same time, and it is perfect for a lazy afternoon where we may have the opportunity to reflect on the world’s happenings.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a walk on Madison
Let's stroll through one of the most fashionable streets in New York City.


The handbag hounds are out again
The bag enthusiasts are showing off their latest designer purchases.


I can hear the "oohs" and "ahs"
I can sense the admiration and envy from the people around.


Rising from the sidewalk sale
The bargains are too good to let pass. Sales are popping up left and right.


From the girls in Vogue and the Hip-hop chil
Fashion-forward ladies are donning their latest trends and music lovers are grooving to the beat.


It's OK to trap and kill
Sacrificing welfare for fashion is becoming a norm.


In the name of fashion
It's justifiable to destroy for the betterment of style.


It's a lazy afternoon
It's a laid-back day where no one wants to do anything in particular.


And the papers say the end is soon
The media is spreading doom and gloom about the future.


And the kids are deep in a TV haze
The children are sucked in by their screens, not realizing the time that's passing by.


And the Middle East is going crazy
The situation in the Middle East is alarmingly tense and unstable.


But what can we do? Lazy afternoon
In spite of these issues, we feel powerless to make a difference.


Take a walk on Sunset
Let's go take a stroll down Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard.


It's a party you won't soon forget
There are always exciting events taking place in LA that will be remembered for a long time.


I can smell new age coffee
The aroma of new and innovative kinds of coffee fills the air.


Rising from the strip mail chain
A new chain of coffee shops has popped up every few blocks, monopolizing the market.


Cause we need fast food at every turn
People demand easily accessible meals and snacks at all times, regardless of the consequences to their health or the environment.


It's OK to slash and burn
We destroy natural resources, ignoring the negative impact on our planet or species.


In the name of hunger
We rationalize our behavior because we believe human beings can only be motivated by physical pleasure and material goods.


It's a big commercial grin
The advertisements that are created with the sole motivation of increasing purchases, regardless of whether the product is actually needed, further permeate our lives.


It wears me down till I have to give in
These commercials wear down our willpower to deny unnecessary items.


There's a barcode where my heart should be
Consumers no longer consume with their emotions or their humanity, only with the impulse to buy what they are told they need.


Oh, TV, tell me what I need
TV ads strongly influence our desires and define what we crave.


I don't care how it get to the store
I don't give a thought to the processes and the people involved in producing the items I buy if it's convenient for me.


Just gimme more, more
Our obsession with endlessly increasing our material possessions has become pathological.


And the papers say how to move out to the moon
People are being encouraged to move away from Earth as pollution and global warming worsen.


Cause the Earth's going down in a toxic haze
Humans are gradually damaging Earth's environment and resources, and the consequences are starting to show up in a toxic atmosphere.


And our Money goes but the Problem stays
Even if we try to combat environmental issues by putting forth wealth, the issues themselves will still persist.


Hey, so what can we do? Lazy afternoon
We may question how to address these problems, but most of us continue to lack the conviction and energy to take effective actions.


Hey, so what can we do? What can we do?
Even if we're aware of the issues and are motivated to change, we may not have the ability to do so.


Lazy afternoon
The reason we won't take action on anything is our laziness or lack of conviction.




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