About the song
Starland Vocal Band, an American pop group known for their harmonies and upbeat sound, released “Afternoon Delight” as a playful and catchy tune that has captivated audiences for decades. This lighthearted and fun-loving song, released in 1976, became a hit single and a defining track for the band’s iconic sound.
With their energetic vocals and infectious melody, Starland Vocal Band explores the themes of love, summer, and carefree enjoyment. Through humorous lyrics and the band’s upbeat performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and find inspiration in the simple pleasures of life.
The opening lines, “I’m on a Saturday, sun is shining bright,” immediately establish the song’s carefree and optimistic tone. The lyrics continue to reference the joys of summer, including swimming, sunbathing, and spending time with loved ones. The song’s refrain, “Afternoon delight, it’s the best time of the day,” conveys a sense of pure joy and contentment.
Throughout the song, Starland Vocal Band’s harmonies and upbeat tempo create a captivating and infectious listening experience. The band’s ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and fun make this song a timeless classic.
“Afternoon Delight” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s playful lyrics and infectious melody continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
My motto’s always been ‘when it’s right, it’s right’
Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night?
When everything’s a little clearer in the light of day
And we know the night is always gonna be there any way
Thinkin’ of you’s workin’ up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin’ sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin’ you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Started out this morning feeling so polite
I always though a fish could not be caught who wouldn’t bite
But you’ve got some bait a waitin’ and I think I might try nibbling
A little afternoon delight
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Please be waiting for me, baby, when I come around
We could make a lot of lovin’ ‘for the sun goes down
Thinkin’ of you’s workin’ up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin’ sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin’ you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight!