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Crash Test Dummies — Afternoons And Coffeespoons
Album: God Shuffled His Feet
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Released: 1993
Length: 3:49
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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 pyjamas in the daytime

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

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

Afternoons will be measured out
Measured out, measured with
Coffeespoons 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 pyjamas in the daytime

Afternoons will be measured out
Measured out, measured with
Coffeespoons and T.S. Eliot

Afternoons will be measured out
Measured out, measured with
Coffeespoons and T.S. Eliot
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ya know. he's got a great voice for covering some Frank Zappa tunes.
Posted 14 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 vivakitty wrote:
And it makes me think: do you say puh-jah-muhs or pih-jam-uhs?
 
puh-jam-uhs
Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Oh how I love this song and album with geeky glee
Posted 14 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Never understood the appeal or popularity of this band.
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
The singer and his brother have a live CD, acoustic just the two of them. Do a good job of tunes and the singer has a good sense of humour ... well made me laugh.{#Roflol}
Posted 14 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]

I always think he's going to belch when this song begins.


Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 vivakitty wrote:
And it makes me think: do you say puh-jah-muhs or pih-jam-uhs?

 

Pee-jays.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:


There was a stretch during the mid-90s when alt rock groups seemed convinced that they had to sing in forced, off-key styles to make it big. Crash Test Dummies was one of those annoying bands. I don't know if I've ever heard this song before, but their bigger hit off of this album "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" was majestically awful. 
 

Forced, maybe.  Off-key, definitely not.  The guy's a barritone, something rarely heard in pop music.  I liked these guys mainly b/c there was finally something out there in my vocal range but also b/c they were a little folksy, a little alt, had a decent groove and weren't singing about how shitty life was, as was the case w/grunge.
Posted 14 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
LOL .. this guy's voice is too cool for such happy song  hahhaa
Posted 14 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
 Audiofile wrote:
I think he borrowed a line from T.S. Eliot....I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.
 
...and then he goes on to sing "and T.S. Eliot in the afternoons" so I reckon you got that one.

Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:


There was a stretch during the mid-90s when alt rock groups seemed convinced that they had to sing in forced, off-key styles to make it big. Crash Test Dummies was one of those annoying bands. I don't know if I've ever heard this song before, but their bigger hit off of this album "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" was majestically awful. 
 
Sounds just like a 'stretch' from ANY music era.  I LIKED the CTD's for that very reason...they were different with catchy tunes.  Loved 'em.  Great writing, too.  And yes, the album notes say the "coffee spoons" is from t.s. elliot


Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]

No. Never could stand this guys voice. The instrumentals are fine. But his voice is like a warm mouth rinse of gasoline and rusty nails.


Posted 14 years ago by rolland69    [ Reply ]
I think someone spilled some Blues Traveler in here?
Posted 14 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
I prefer god shuffled his feet... this is just okay.
Posted 14 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
I think he borrowed a line from T.S. Eliot....I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.
Posted 14 years ago by Audiofile    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
Fake voice. Real irritating.
 

There was a stretch during the mid-90s when alt rock groups seemed convinced that they had to sing in forced, off-key styles to make it big. Crash Test Dummies was one of those annoying bands. I don't know if I've ever heard this song before, but their bigger hit off of this album "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" was majestically awful. 
Posted 14 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 jadedragon wrote:
File this under "guilty pleasure"
 

Yeah, I can just see you chair dancing.... all over that green carpet in the Brady Basement.... and oh, grab me a beer from behind the bar, will ya?  x
Posted 14 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
not sure if i wanna hear this again.{#Eyes}
Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
I gave it a 6 just because this guy's voice (and the silly harmonica) make me laugh.
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 Simonius wrote:
Bare Naked Ladies for grown ups?
Yes - totally!

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Quite possibly, the definition of "good pop music".
Posted 15 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
Bare Naked Ladies for grown ups?
Posted 15 years ago by Simonius    [ Reply ]
 htowncoog wrote:

LOL. Me too. There are better songs on this record.

 

Me three...  Always enjoyed his voice for some reason...
Posted 15 years ago by bwcyclist    [ Reply ]
{#Eh}
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
 jadedragon wrote:
File this under "guilty pleasure"
 
LOL. Me too. There are better songs on this record.

Posted 15 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album!
Posted 15 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
My husband used to sing this to our kids when they were little. He was a small guy with a big baritone voice. He died before he got a chance to do this stuff.
Peace.
Posted 15 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
A little pick-me-up in the afternoon. Haven't heard it in a long time.
Posted 15 years ago by thegingerman    [ Reply ]
File this under "guilty pleasure"
Posted 15 years ago by jadedragon    [ Reply ]
What rathole did this guy go down?
Posted 15 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Gosh, haven't heard this in ages - nice treat from the wayback machine.

And it makes me think: do you say puh-jah-muhs or pih-jam-uhs?

Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
Resonance with eternal appeal - still hits the emotional groove!
Posted 15 years ago by MTachyon    [ Reply ]
There is a reason they never had another hit after this alblum.  And it isn't because of some crazy heroine addiction or anything like that.  It's because this voice and sound is interesting for about 2 weeks. then blech   "never want to hear it again."

Posted 15 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
Fake voice. Real irritating.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Probably one of my favorite songs of the '90s.  A gem indeed. 
Posted 15 years ago by teeyodi    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
What's wrong with this guy's voice?
Nothing. Some singers can break crystal with their voices, but Brad can knock down a building.
Posted 15 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
Wow, I haven't heard this in something like 14 years! CRAAAZZZY! Kinda fun nostalgia!
Posted 15 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
Once every 5 years is about right! Might segue into The National pretty well tho, voice-wise.
Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
What's wrong with this guy's voice?
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by jbwiv: Just great. Love this song, and the band!
ditto...ditto...ditto
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
Wow. Mom always told me "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." I always thought these guys were kidding, like Tenacious D or Spinal Tap. Then again, I also thought that about 4 Non Blonz, too. I love the variety on RP, but (to borrow a really uptight coworker's remark about Rage Against The Machine) "this is the exact kind of music I hate." This is the first song I've ever bothered to click on a rating of "1." And if they DO play "Mmmm Mmmmm Mmmm Mmmm" and my web browser somehow locks and I can't shut it off, I'm gonna climb a water tower with a rifle. Sorry mom.....
Posted 20 years ago by Bill_Rockoff    [ Reply ]
Guess I didn't really need to say it twice....
Posted 20 years ago by Bill_Rockoff    [ Reply ]
Just great. Love this song, and the band!
Posted 20 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
Have I mentioned how much I can\'t stand this guys voice?
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by JumpShot: Lighten up dudes - have a little fun! Put your pj's on in the daytime and boogie!
can't boogie... trying too hard to stop the pain in my eardrums... :p
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Lighten up dudes - have a little fun! Put your pj\'s on in the daytime and boogie!
Posted 21 years ago by JumpShot    [ Reply ]
make the bad man stop.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
This is from a very solid album. I really enjoy the wit and wordplay of the Dummies. Glad to hear this in Paradise.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Ahhh! His voice hurts my head!!
Posted 21 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]