Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock Lyrics by CannonandtheBoxes

November 22nd & the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

2019

[Verse 1]
Let us go then, you and I
When the evening is spread out against the sky
Like a patient etherized upon a table;
Let us go, through certain half-deserted streets
The muttering retreats
Of restless nights in one-night cheap hotels
And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells:
Streets that follow like a tedious argument
Of insidious intent
[Bridge]
To lead you to an overwhelming question ...
Oh, do not ask, “What is it?”
Let us go and make our visit
[Chorus]
In the room the women come and go
Talking of Michelangelo
[Verse 2]
And indeed there will be time
For the yellow smoke that slides
Rubbing its back upon the window-pane;
There will be time, oh, there will be time
To murder and create
To lift and drop a question on your plate;
For a hundred indecisions
And a hundred more revisions
[Chorus]
In the room the women come and go
Talking of Michelangelo
[Verse 3]
And indeed there will be time
To wonder, “Do I dare?”
“Do I dare?” It's time to turn back and descend the stair
With a bald spot in the middle of my hair —
And my morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin
(Still they will say: “But how his arms and legs are thin!”)
Do I dare
Disturb the universe?
For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse
[Bridge]
And to lead you to an overwhelming question ...
Oh, do not ask, “What is it?”
Let us go and make our visit
[Chorus]
In the room women come and go
Talking of Michelangelo
[Verse 4]
Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach?
I shall wear white flannel trousers on the beach
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each
I don't think that they will sing to me
I'm no prophet — and here’s no great matter;
I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker
And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker
[Bridge]
To lead you to an overwhelming question ...
Oh, do not ask, “What is it?”
Let us go and make our visit
[Chorus]
In the room women come and go
Talking of Michelangelo
Credits
CannonandtheBoxes

CannonandtheBoxes

About “The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock” by CannonandtheBoxes

Read the complete lyrics to "The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock" by CannonandtheBoxes from the album "November 22nd & the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Chillout, Pop, Poetry.

"The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock" is performed by CannonandtheBoxes. from the album "November 22nd & the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" in 2019 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock", explore more songs by CannonandtheBoxes using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for CannonandtheBoxes · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock" is credited to CannonandtheBoxes. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock" appears on "November 22nd & the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" in 2019.

Visit the CannonandtheBoxes artist page at /artist/cannonandtheboxes for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.