Anyway, moving on...so, in the winter of 2002, i got really tired of working on this 'Hate Life' album, which seemed to drag on endlessly. Through the Battery Cage and Informatik records I was working on, not to mention the seemingly endless trench of remixes I was plowing through, I kind of lost interest in the whole aggro-dustrial sound of the first record. Not to mention that the entire "industrial" community had totally changed it's focus to this synthpop thing. So, I started working on this new 'concept' album...although admittedly, the words 'concept album' usually summon a vision of some kind of progressive rock trio, I sort of decided that this record would be a kind of document of the life I was leading...sex...drugs... and sequencing...what could be a better description for the record? Not that I want to get into all the whack ass crank and/or skanks that I was doing...but anyway, I hooked up with Stacey who, aside from being an excellent vocalist for the record, seemed to be capable of defining tracks that I seemed incapable of bringing anything meaningful to... meanwhile, the new Battery Cage record "World Wide Wasteland" was basically coming to an end, finally...so this became the focus in between the Battery Cage and Informatik records. Really, I don't mean to brag, but I definitely feel like this was one of the best records I've done to date. Apparently, other people also feel this way. But you can decide for yourself, if you check the audio section. Blah blah, I'm tired of typing this stupid bio thing. If you like it, fine, then email me or Stacey some questions and we'll answer them. Otherwise, this is probably all the explanation I can give for any of these records. We recommend you get seriously wasted, kick back, and enjoy. Because we are.
-Tyler Newman, "A.E.C."
Afterlife
A.E.C. Lyrics
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Baby, I thought that you were mine
But what you did was out of line
I should've seen the fucking signs
Now please get out my life
No longer tryna winnin' this fight
I promise you that I'll be fine
You been acting weird lately
More shady than an oak tree
True colors shown too early
Trusting you, I should be
Took advantage of that shit
All your love was counterfeit
Weren't willing to commit
But you were willing to lose this
So fuck it all ill be alone
So Get the fuck out of my zone
Unloyal shit I don't condone
The shit you did I should've known
Don't worry ill be better soon
Be better than your newer dude
The girls I pull that are triple you
I need some fucking solitude
Should give myself an interlude
My Confidence will be renewed
I'll Pull up with a better mood
I'll Gain a fuck you attitude
For the longest time
Baby, I thought that you were mine
But what you did was out of line
I should've seen the fucking signs
Now please get out my life
No longer tryna winnin' this fight
I promise you that I'll be fine
So see ya in the afterlife
Karma is at it again
It Took time but just delayed
I hope you learning from this pain
From this all I did was gain
Remember I had break downs
For pussy that got passed around
Don t worry, ties have been cut down
As Posty said I'm better now
Don't tell me that you missin' me
On my end, I have been set free
Go back to how things would be
I'm Feelin' bruce almighty
So get the fuck out of my way
Like RuPaul said sashay away
That's what you wanted anyway
Be livin' sweet like a parfait
I'm pimpin' like I used to do
You have nothing to look forward to
The life I'm starting is brand new
For a better me I'm overdue
For the longest time
Baby, I thought that you were mine
But what you did was out of line
I should've seen the fucking signs
Now please get out my life
No longer tryna winnin' this fight
I promise you that I'll be fine
So see ya in the afterlife
In the song "Afterlife" by A.E.C., the lyrics express a sense of betrayal and moving on from a toxic relationship. The singer reflects on how they believed the other person was theirs for the longest time, but their actions crossed a line, and the signs of their true nature were evident. The singer acknowledges that they should have been more aware of the warning signs earlier on, showing regret for not seeing the situation clearly.
The repeated plea for the other person to leave their life signifies a firm decision to let go and not engage in any more conflict or attempts to salvage the relationship. The singer declares their determination to be fine without this person and bids them farewell, suggesting that they will only encounter each other in the afterlife, implying a final separation and closure.
The lyrics also address the other person's deceptive behavior, with references to acting weird and shady, revealing their true colors prematurely. The singer acknowledges feeling betrayed by someone they should have been able to trust, emphasizing the hurt caused by the other person taking advantage of their love and lack of commitment. The tone shifts to anger and disappointment as the singer condemns the disloyalty they have experienced and vows to move forward alone.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a sense of empowerment and self-improvement after the breakup. They assert that they will be better off without the other person, focusing on personal growth and confidence-building. The lyrics convey a sense of independence and resilience, with the singer detaching themselves from the pain of the past and looking towards a brighter future filled with self-assuredness and new beginnings. Overall, "Afterlife" captures the emotional journey of healing and moving on from a harmful relationship, ultimately finding strength and self-worth in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
For the longest time
I believed in our relationship for an extended period
Baby, I thought that you were mine
I considered you to be my significant other
But what you did was out of line
Your actions were inappropriate
I should've seen the fucking signs
I should have recognized the warning signals
Now please get out my life
Please leave my life now
No longer tryna winnin' this fight
I am no longer trying to win this argument
I promise you that I'll be fine
I assure you that I will be okay
So see ya in the afterlife
I will see you in the spiritual realm after our separation
You been acting weird lately
You have been behaving strangely recently
More shady than an oak tree
You have been more deceitful than a tree with dense foliage
True colors shown too early
Your true nature was revealed prematurely
Trusting you, I should be
I should have trusted you
Took advantage of that shit
You exploited that situation
All your love was counterfeit
Your love was insincere
Weren't willing to commit
You were not ready to commit
But you were willing to lose this
But you were willing to let go of this relationship
So fuck it all ill be alone
I don't care, I will be by myself
So Get the fuck out of my zone
Leave my space immediately
Unloyal shit I don't condone
I do not tolerate disloyal behavior
The shit you did I should've known
I should have been aware of your actions
Don't worry ill be better soon
Do not worry, I will improve soon
Be better than your newer dude
I will be better than your replacement
The girls I pull that are triple you
I attract women that surpass you in quality
I need some fucking solitude
I require time alone
Should give myself an interlude
I should take a break for myself
My Confidence will be renewed
My self-assurance will be restored
I'll Pull up with a better mood
I will arrive with an improved attitude
I'll Gain a fuck you attitude
I will develop a defiant attitude
Karma is at it again
The consequences of one's actions are in motion
It Took time but just delayed
Karma took its time but eventually caught up
I hope you learning from this pain
I hope you are gaining wisdom from this experience
From this all I did was gain
Through this ordeal, I only gained
Remember I had break downs
Remember I experienced emotional breakdowns
For pussy that got passed around
For someone who was promiscuous
Don t worry, ties have been cut down
Do not worry, connections have been severed
As Posty said I'm better now
As the artist Post Malone said, I am now in a better place
Don't tell me that you missin' me
Do not inform me that you are missing me
On my end, I have been set free
From my perspective, I have been liberated
Go back to how things would be
Return to the way things used to be
I'm Feelin' bruce almighty
I feel empowered like the movie character Bruce Almighty
So get the fuck out of my way
Leave my path immediately
Like RuPaul said sashay away
As the drag queen RuPaul stated, depart gracefully
That's what you wanted anyway
That is what you desired all along
Be livin' sweet like a parfait
I will be living life beautifully like a parfait dessert
I'm pimpin' like I used to do
I am exuding confidence and style as I did in the past
You have nothing to look forward to
You have nothing positive to anticipate
The life I'm starting is brand new
I am embarking on a completely new chapter in my life
For a better me I'm overdue
It is high time for me to improve myself
See ya in the afterlife
I will encounter you in the afterlife
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cesar Chaparro
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