Afterglow
Laila Samuels Lyrics
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I need to know which way to go before I lose my mind
Is there anyone in charge?
I need to feel some mercy now or else there will be blood
One way or the other
One way or the other
One way or the other
I wanna be, wanna be where it's not so dark
Where the heat from the afterglow will always keep us alive
I wanna be, wanna be where where you're not so far
And as soon as the sun has set I'll go wherever you are
Staring into the abyss
Time is standing still until you grace me with your kiss
Waving somewhere inbetween
Wide awake all through the night, if only I would dream
I wanna be, wanna be where it's not so dark
Where the heat from the afterglow will always keep us alive
I wanna be, wanna be where where you're not so far
And as soon as the sun has set I'll go wherever you are
Oh, one day I'll be with you
One day I'll be with you
One day I'll be with you again
I wanna be, wanna be where no memories mar
Where you wish on a shooting star and you get what you want
I wanna be, wanna be where it's not so dark
Where the heat from the afterglow will always keep us alive
I wanna be, wanna be where where you're not so far
And as soon as the sun has set I'll go wherever you are
Oh, one day I'll be with you
One day I'll be with you
One day I'll be with you again
One day I'll be with you
One day I'll be with you
One day I'll be with you again
The lyrics of Laila Samuels's song "Afterglow" speak of a deep yearning to find one's way and a longing to be with someone special. The first verse speaks of the need for guidance, the singer seeking a sign to follow before they "lose their mind." They question if "anyone is in charge," possibly a reference to a higher power or authority figure. The urgency builds as they plead for mercy, fearing that without it, there will be blood.
The second verse speaks of being lost in the darkness of the abyss, time standing still until that special someone appears to grace them with a kiss. They are awake all through the night, wishing to dream of their beloved. The singer longs to be where there are no bad memories, where they can make wishes upon shooting stars and have them come true.
The chorus repeats the desire to be where the afterglow's heat will always keep them alive, and their yearning to be with the one they love. The bridge offers hope that someday they will be reunited with their love, conveying the idea that even if things are tough now, they believe that they will eventually be able to be together again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Afterglow" convey a sense of longing and desperation, with the singer feeling lost and searching for direction. They are desperate for the love of the person that they are separated from and it seems that their love is the guiding light that will eventually lead them out of the darkness they feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire up a sign tonight
I need some direction and guidance to avoid feeling lost and overwhelmed.
I need to know which way to go before I lose my mind
I'm in a difficult situation, and I'm afraid I might lose control if I don't find a way out soon.
Is there anyone in charge?
I feel like I'm out of control of my own life, and I need someone to take charge and help me get back on track.
I need to feel some mercy now or else there will be blood
I'm at the end of my rope, and if things don't change soon, there may be consequences.
One way or the other
I'm committed to finding a solution, even if I'm not sure what it is yet.
I wanna be, wanna be where it's not so dark
I want to be in a place where things are more clear and easier to understand.
Where the heat from the afterglow will always keep us alive
I want to be in a situation where there is hope and something to look forward to.
Where where you're not so far
I want to be close to someone I care about.
And as soon as the sun has set I'll go wherever you are
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with the person I care about.
Staring into the abyss
I feel like I'm facing an impossible situation with no clear solution.
Time is standing still until you grace me with your kiss
My world revolves around the person I care about, and everything else seems to fade away when I'm with them.
Waving somewhere inbetween
I feel like I'm stuck between hope and despair, not sure which way to turn.
Wide awake all through the night, if only I would dream
I'm struggling to find peace and rest, even in my dreams.
Oh, one day I'll be with you
I'm holding on to the hope that I will one day be reunited with the person I care about.
I wanna be, wanna be where no memories mar
I want to be in a place where I'm not haunted by painful memories.
Where you wish on a shooting star and you get what you want
I want to be in a place where good things can happen, and wishes can come true.
One day I'll be with you again
I believe that, no matter how bleak things may seem right now, I will one day be reunited with the person I care about.
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.