AFI has released eleven studio albums, ten EPs, one live album and one DVD. The band first reached substantial commercial success with their fifth album, The Art of Drowning (2000), which peaked at number 174 on the Billboard 200. They then broke into the mainstream with their sixth, Sing the Sorrow (2003), which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 51 weeks. The album was supported by popular singles "Girl's Not Grey" and "Silver and Cold", both of which peaked at number seven on America's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2003. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" was also released as a single, reaching number 16 on the chart. Sing the Sorrow was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2006 and is AFI's best-selling release, having sold over 1.26 million copies as of September 2009.
AFI's seventh album, Decemberunderground (2006), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single "Miss Murder", which topped the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Another single, "Love Like Winter", reached number four on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2013.[6] Decemberunderground was followed three years later by Crash Love (2009), and then four years later by Burials (2013); both albums were also successful, peaking at number twelve and number nine, respectively, on the Billboard 200. The band's tenth and latest album, AFI (The Blood Album), was released in 2017, and peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, making it their second-highest chart position.
12-Today's Lesson
AFI Lyrics
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My cloud always has a silver lining, and I
Love everything that I see.
My world is wonderful and no one could ever, ever hurt me.
My cloud always has a silver lining, and I
Love everything that I see.
My world is wonderful and no one could ever, ever hurt me.
You hate yourself, you do,
You hate yourself, you do,
You hate yourself, you do,
That's why, right now I hate you.
So right now I hate you.
My cloud always has a silver lining, and I
Love everything that I see.
My world is wonderful and no one could ever, ever hurt me
My cloud always has a silver lining, and I
Love everything that I see.
My world is wonderful and no one could ever, ever hurt me
You hate yourself, you do,
You hate yourself you do,
You hate yourself you do.
That's why right now I can't stand you.
So right now I hate you.
Have you learned your lifes lesson yet? No?
Well let me tell you something.
I am your teacher you have a lot to learn from me
You must love yourself
You are my teacher lots to learn from you,
Can?t hurt myself to sit still
That's why, right now I love you...
You hate yourself, you do,
You hate yourself you do,
You hate yourself you do.
That?s why, right now I love you
Soo fuck you.
The lyrics of AFI's song "Today's Lesson" convey a message about self-love and self-acceptance. The song begins with a sarcastic tone, as the singer boasts about their perfect life and claims that nothing can hurt them. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is addressing someone who hates themselves, and they are expressing frustration with that person's self-destructive behavior. The repeated line "You hate yourself, you do" drives this point home.
Towards the end of the song, the singer switches gears again and takes on a more compassionate tone. They acknowledge that the person they were addressing earlier is, in fact, their teacher, and they have a lot to learn from them. The line "I am your teacher you have a lot to learn from me" suggests that the singer may have been projecting their own insecurities onto the other person. In the end, the song encourages listeners to love and accept themselves and to learn from their struggles and their relationships with others.
Overall, "Today's Lesson" is a complex song that addresses issues of self-esteem, self-love, and interpersonal relationships. Through its shifting perspectives and emotional tone, the song encourages listeners to reflect on their own attitudes towards themselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is your lesson for today, you better listen up real fucking good!
Pay attention, I am going to teach you something important.
My cloud always has a silver lining, and I
Love everything that I see.
My world is wonderful and no one could ever, ever hurt me.
I am an optimist and I choose to see the good in everything. I feel happy and content with my life.
You hate yourself, you do,
You hate yourself, you do,
You hate yourself, you do,
That's why, right now I hate you.
So right now I hate you.
You have a negative attitude towards yourself and it has made you unpleasant to be around. I dislike you because of it.
Have you learned your lifes lesson yet? No?
Well let me tell you something.
I am your teacher you have a lot to learn from me
You must love yourself
I am trying to teach you an important life lesson - you need to love yourself before anyone else can. I am your teacher and I can show you how.
You are my teacher lots to learn from you,
Can't hurt myself to sit still
That's why, right now I love you...
I recognize that even though I am your teacher, I can still learn valuable things from you. I am ready to listen and be still, which is why I feel love towards you right now.
You hate yourself, you do,
You hate yourself you do,
You hate yourself you do.
That's why, right now I love you
Soo fuck you.
You still have a lot of self-hatred, but I choose to love you anyway. However, I am acknowledging your negative response with a crude insult.
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StupidityKills
I love this song. One of my favorites from Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes.
mileysucks
This song reminds me of the person I thought I loved but I still have feelings for :\
sourpunchfan74
this is now my fave song of the week!!!!!!!!!!!!
rjbizzle1984
davey's vocals are fucking badass in this song, great cover!!
Luis Munoz
perfect.
Pinky Davis
afi "WAS" the shit.
Denise Narvaez
Shut your mouth is the best album ever!!!
IExistISurvive
nevermind i found it lol... i should have read the description but their hardcore days were better day, am i right?
sickboy77877
if u don't like it, stop listening to it, poser. real punk died in the 80's. people change but songs remain...
xkylehasheartx
way better than decemberunderground