Afternoon

Song Meaning

The scene is set in the hushed halls of the British Museum, a place where specific interests, like Assyrian art, draw a particular crowd. The narrator observes ladies in their Sunday best, their presence marked by subtle sensory details: the lingering scent of old suits and the dampness of rubber overshoes. These elements, combined with the visual of colorful feathers on their hats, create a distinct, almost quaint, atmosphere that feels tied to a bygone era.