Afternoon Speaker
The Sea and Cake Lyrics


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Gracefull sunsets are cheating in the air, do you dare.
Liquid features are breaking up the door, we don't care.
Down right sleepy and locked up insecure, do you dare.

All i give, explanations
All i give i take why not today.
Wasn't that a put down. keepin' up with social. falling in the middle.
All i give, explanations




All i give i take why not today
Wasn't that a put down

Overall Meaning

The Sea and Cake's "Afternoon Speaker" combines whimsical, surrealist lyrics with catchy, sophisticated melodies. The song starts off with an interesting image about sunsets being "cheating in the air." This line could be interpreted in many ways, but it seems to be a comment on the beauty of sunsets being almost too perfect and artificial. The next line "liquid features are breaking up the door" could refer to the way water (with its liquid qualities) can seep through doors and other barriers, creating new pathways or possibilities. The final line of the first verse "down right sleepy and locked up insecure, do you dare" seems to suggest the speaker is feeling uncertain or hesitant about something, perhaps taking a risk or stepping outside their comfort zone.


The chorus "all I give, explanations" repeats several times with variations, suggesting a longing to understand or be understood. The next line "all I give, I take why not today" is a call to action, urging the listener to take a chance or make a change for the better. The final line "wasn't that a put down" adds a note of sarcasm or resignation, as though the speaker is acknowledging that their desire for connection or understanding may not be reciprocated.


Overall, "Afternoon Speaker" is a complex and thought-provoking song that invites multiple interpretations. The lyrics suggest a sense of restlessness or longing, paired with a catchy, upbeat melody that belies the uncertainty and vulnerability of the speaker.


Line by Line Meaning

Gracefull sunsets are cheating in the air, do you dare.
The beautiful sunsets are deceiving because they hide the truth of reality. Are you willing to face the reality instead of being blinded by the beauty?


Liquid features are breaking up the door, we don't care.
The fluidity of life is causing changes and challenges, but we're not afraid. We embrace the changes and face them head on.


Down right sleepy and locked up insecure, do you dare.
Feeling of lethargy and insecurity have cast a shadow on our spirit. Are you willing to wake up and confront your fears?


All i give, explanations
I am constantly giving explanations for my actions or thoughts.


All i give i take why not today.
I give as much as I take, so why not make the most of what I have right now?


Wasn't that a put down.
Wasn't that a disrespectful comment you just made?


Keepin' up with social. falling in the middle.
Trying to fit in with society, but still feeling lost and unsure of your place in it.




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