Story Behind The Song
Mourning the loss of a relationship
Song Description
"death in the afternoon" refers to a drink made with champagne & absinthe
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Jazz - Classic, Jazz - General |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerless, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Lost Love, Heartbreak |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Absence of love is a bitter drink
I sip it slow so I can think
enjoying a death in the afternoon
remembering an affair that was gone too soon
I don't want to go on
Don't care for brandy or expensive wine
Champagne & absinthe suit me just fine
L'assenza d'amore è un amaro calice
che sorseggio lentamente
ricordando una storia che finì troppo presto
e pensando, al tramonto, di morire.
I don't want to go on
Don't care for brandy or expensive wine
Champagne & absinthe suit me just fine