Prelude
AFI & Lil Jon Lyrics
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This is what I brought, you may forget me
I promise to depart, just promise one thing
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
This is what I brought you, this you can keep
This is what I brought, you may forget me
I promise you my heart, just promise one thing
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
This is what I thought, I thought you'd need me
This is what I thought, so think me naive
I'd promise you a heart, you'd promise to keep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
The lyrics to AFI and Lil Jon's song Prelude explore themes of love, attachment, and letting go. The repeated phrase "This is what I brought you, this you can keep" suggests that the singer has given all they have to the person they are addressing. They ask only for one final act of kindness - to be kissed and laid to sleep. The repetition of "Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep" emphasizes the singer's desire for a gentle, peaceful end to their relationship.
The second verse introduces some conflict into the song's narrative. The singer has apparently made assumptions about the other person's feelings, thinking "you'd need me" and promising their heart in exchange for the promise of keeping it safe. However, the phrase "so think me naive" suggests that these promises were not kept. The repetition of the final line again shows the singer's desire for closure and resolution as they prepare to leave the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Prelude are introspective and melancholy, expressing a desire for love and connection even as they acknowledge the possibility of heartbreak and disappointment. The song's use of repetition creates a hypnotic, almost trance-like quality that adds to its emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what I brought you, this you can keep
I have given you something that you can hold onto and keep for yourself.
This is what I brought, you may forget me
I acknowledge that you may forget me after receiving what I have given you.
I promise to depart, just promise one thing
I promise to leave soon, but I want you to promise me something before I go.
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Before I leave, I want you to kiss my eyes and put me to rest.
This is what I thought, I thought you'd need me
I thought that you needed me and that I was important to you.
This is what I thought, so think me naive
I realize now that I may have been naïve in thinking that you needed me.
I'd promise you a heart, you'd promise to keep
I would offer you my heart, and in return, you would promise to take care of it.
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Again, I am asking you to kiss my eyes and put me to rest before I leave.
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
One more time, I am asking you to kiss my eyes and put me to rest before I go.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ADAM A CARSON, DAVID PADEN MARCHAND, HUNTER LAWRENCE BURGAN, JADE ERROL PUGET
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Chazzyluvergurl
Awesome vid! I love both of these songs and thought it actually, surprisingly, worked well together. I really love the vid you put together, too. It was fun to watch. =]
Ian Chikyuu
OMG AFI CAN MAKE ANYTHING SOUND EPIC!!!!
9scratches2slashes
amazing mashup. dj donkis is brilliant at combing rap/hiphop w/ rock/alternative
rainbowchakra90
At first I was shaking my head in dismay; but you were right it was very interesting and in the end enjoyable.
wethequeensnigglet
Wow! Seriously. I would never expect these two songs to be put together! Hahaha, but I was suprised. It worked out amazingly.
JL Heaven
I don't usually like rap, but this REALLY works.
Gillian Hatcher
OMG! The beats sound so good with each other!
L. Kane
I remember this and use to listen to it frequently!
anna
This made my day. And AFI basically defines my existence, so.... hahaha <3
CRGolden2005
I thought I was totally going to hate this, but it's actually pretty good.