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Lazy Sunday
Small Faces Lyrics


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A-wouldn't it be nice to get on with me neighbours?
But they make it very clear, yhey've got no room for ravers
They stop me from groovin', they bang on me wall
They doing me crust in, it's no good at all, ah
Lazy Sunday afternoon
I've got no mind to worry
I close my eyes and drift away-a
Here we all are sittin' in a rainbow
Gor blimey, hello Mrs. Jones, how's old Bert's lumbago? (he mustn't grumble)
(Tweedle-dee) I'll sing you a song with no words and no tune (twiddly-dee)
To sing in your party while you souse at the moon (oh yeah)
Lazy Sunday afternoon, I've got no mind to worry
Close my eyes and drift away-a

Root-de-doo-de-doo, a-root-de-doot-de-doy-di
A-root-de-doot-de-dum, a-ree-de-dee-de-doo-dee (doo-doo, doo-doo)
There's no one to hear me, there's nothing to say
And no one can stop me from feeling this way, yeah
Lazy Sunday afternoon
I've got no mind to worry
Close my eyes and drift away
Lazy Sunday afternoon
I've got no mind to worry
Close my eyes and drift a-
Close my mind and drift away, close my eyes and drift away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Small Faces's song Lazy Sunday are about the desire to have a relaxed and enjoyable weekend, but being faced with the obstacles of neighbors who are not supportive of one's lifestyle choices, and the daily stresses of life. The singer expresses the desire to "get on with [their] neighbors" but they are met with hostility and resistance. The neighbors "stop [them] from groovin'" and "bang on [their] wall," making it difficult for the singer to enjoy their free time. Despite these challenges, the singer finds solace in a lazy Sunday afternoon where they can close their eyes and "drift away." The song portrays the importance of taking time for oneself and finding peace in the chaos of everyday life.


Line by Line Meaning

A-wouldn't it be nice to get on with me neighbours?
Wouldn't it be pleasant to have good relations with my neighbors?


But they make it very clear, yhey've got no room for ravers
But they have clearly stated that they do not welcome partygoers


They stop me from groovin', they bang on me wall
They prevent me from dancing by knocking on my wall


They doing me crust in, it's no good at all, ah
Their actions are annoying and disappointing


Lazy Sunday afternoon
This is a lazy Sunday afternoon


I've got no mind to worry
I have no worries on my mind


I close my eyes and drift away-a
I relax and drift off to a relaxed state


Here we all are sittin' in a rainbow
We are all enjoying a colorful and happy moment


Gor blimey, hello Mrs. Jones, how's old Bert's lumbago? (he mustn't grumble)
Hello Mrs. Jones, how is Bert's back pain? (He shouldn't complain)


(Tweedle-dee) I'll sing you a song with no words and no tune (twiddly-dee)
(Humming) I'll sing you an improvised song without lyrics or a melody


To sing in your party while you souse at the moon (oh yeah)
To sing at your party while you drink under the moonlight


Root-de-doo-de-doo, a-root-de-doot-de-doy-di
Non-sensical humming


A-root-de-doot-de-dum, a-ree-de-dee-de-doo-dee (doo-doo, doo-doo)
More non-sensical humming


There's no one to hear me, there's nothing to say
There is no one around to listen to me or to talk to


And no one can stop me from feeling this way, yeah
And no one can prevent me from feeling this relaxed


Close my mind and drift away, close my eyes and drift away
I mentally and physically relax and drift away




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONNIE LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT

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Rocky Raccoon

A wouldn't it be nice
To get on with me neighbors
But they make it very clear
They've got no room for ravers
They stop me from groovin'
They bang on me wall
They doing me crust in
It's no good at all, ah


Lazy Sunday afternoon
I've got no mind to worry
I close my eyes and drift away-a


Here we all are sittin' in a rainbow
Go blimey hello, Mrs. Jones
How's old Bert's lumbago?
(He mustn't grumble)
Tweedle dee bite
I'll sing you a song with no words and no tune
Tweedle dee bite
To sing in the khazi while you suss out the moon, oh yeah


Lazy Sunday afternoon-a
I've got no mind to worry-a
Close my eyes and drift away-a


Root-de-doo-de-doo, a-root-de-doot-de doy di
A-root-de doot de dum, a-ree-de-dee-de-doo dee
Doo, doo, doo


There's no one to hear me
There's nothing to say
And no one can stop me
From feeling this way, yeah


Lazy Sunday afternoon
I've got no mind to worry
Close my eyes and drift away
Lazy Sunday afternoon
I've got no mind to worry
Close my eyes and drift a
Close my mind and drift away
Close my eyes and drift away



All comments from YouTube:

Paul Kachur

The way they mixed British pop, psychedelia, R&B and English Music Hall was really unique.

Positive Energy And Healing

If this song doesn’t scream London, 60s then I don’t know what does. What a classic, what a voice. Lucky for us German telly captured this performance for us to watch all these years later.

Maria Daugbjerg

You are so right : It SCREAMS London - i mean it can not be more British than this .Love it .I am from Denmark , but i am an anglophile , and there is no cure for that .LOL . :-D

Dave Chae

Wowewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Dave Chae

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww

Friedhelm

Der legendäre Beat-Club von Radio Bremen mit der Ikone Uschi Nerke :-)

Violet skye

👄” SMALLL FACESSS “ yes I definitely heard the echo ….. London London London ✌🏽✌🏽💕

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philip tucci

MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE, great piece of legendary music

Yvonne Mulder

So funny

Maria Daugbjerg

What a marvelous , wonderful , jolly , typical English melody .I LOVE IT .

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