Afternoons & Coffeespoons

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About Afternoons & Coffeespoons

"Afternoons & Coffeespoons" is a song of the Canadian rock band Crash Test Dummies and is the third single from the 1993 album God Shuffled His Feet. "Afternoons & Coffeespoons" has been called the band's most popular song amongst fans. It is also one of their most successful songs commercially, peaking at number two in Iceland, number seven in Canada, number 16 in Finland and number 66 in the United States.


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2008
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What is it that makes me just a little bit queasy?
There's a breeze that makes my breathing not so easy
I've had my lungs checked out with x rays
I've smelled the hospital hallways

Someday I'll have a disappearing hairline
Someday I'll wear pajamas in the daytime

Times when the day is like a play by Sartre
When it seems a book burning's in perfect order,
I gave the doctor my description
I tried to stick to my prescriptions

Someday I'll have a disappearing hairline
Someday I'll wear pajamas in the daytime

Afternoons will be measured out
Measured out, measured with
Coffee spoons and t.s. Eliot

Maybe if I could do a play-by-playback
I could change the test results that I will get back
I've watched the summer evenings pass by
I've heard the rattle in my bronchi

Someday I'll have a disappearing hairline
Someday I'll wear pajamas in the daytime

Afternoons will be measured out
Measured out, measured with
Coffee spoons and t.s. Eliot

Afternoons will be measured out
Measured out, measured with
Coffee spoons and t.s. Eliot

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Crash Test Dummies

The Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian folk rock/alternative rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, widely known for their 1993 single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm". more »

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Written by: BRAD ROBERTS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Writing
"Afternoons & Coffeespoons" was written by the band's lead vocalist, Brad Roberts.
Album Information
The song is part of the Crash Test Dummies' second studio album, "God Shuffled His Feet," which was released in 1993.
Chart Performance
"Afternoons & Coffeespoons" reached #66 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart and #66 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Inspiration
The song's title was inspired by a line in the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot.
Music Video
The music video for "Afternoons & Coffeespoons" was directed by Canadian director, Tim Hamilton.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of the song explore themes of aging and mortality, reflecting on the reality of facing sickness and death.
Sound
Known for its folk-rock sound, the song also features melodic harmonica sequences.
Album Success
The album "God Shuffled His Feet," which features "Afternoons & Coffeespoons," received diamond certification in Canada, which means it sold over one million units.
Live Performances
"Afternoons & Coffeespoons" was regularly performed during Crash Test Dummies' live shows in the 1990s.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised for its melodic structure, lyrical depth, and the distinctively deep voice of lead singer Brad Roberts.

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