1) Nu metal band from … Read Full Bio ↴There are many bands/artists named Afterlife:
1) Nu metal band from Florida, US.
Signed to Hopeless Records, debut album Breaking Point released January 2019.
Site: www.afterlifeofficial.com
2) Steve Miller is the writer / producer / remixer behind the blissful beach grooves of Afterlife. This album is the natural progression from working with a number of major artists including K-Klass, Karl Pitterson and Jose Padilla and having tracks included on the Cafe Del Mar series.
When thinking Balearic, there is a name that should strike you right away. No, not Ibiza itself, but the man responsible for producing and curating some of the lushest sunset music the White Island has ever heard – Steve Miller, perhaps most commonly known as Afterlife. Making a name for himself in the early 2000’s by playing monumental events such as Glastonbury, headlining Cafe Del Mar’s 20th anniversary party and reaching the top of the UK charts by remixing Another Chance from Roger Sanchez, he’s managed a consistency unlike many others in the decade and a half since.These days he's creating some of the most imaginative electronic music and supported by the top electronic music curators worldwide including Nemone and Trevor Fung.
3) Afterlife is a death metal band from Mishawaka, Indiana. Formed in 1990. Split up in the 90's but recently reformed.
Discography:
Rehearsal 1991
Surreality 1992
4) Posthardcore/crust band from Nechyba (CZ) Afterlife is based on friendship and passion. This band strictly disapproves with all acts of intolerance, discrimination and violence.
https://afterlifepunk.bandcamp.com/
5) An Israeli power metal band called The Afterlife, from the city Netanya.
6) Afterlife was a Progressive Metal/Rock band from Los Angeles,California
7) Psychedelic electronics duo from Brooklyn (Franklin Teagle, Ryan McGill)
8) AFTERLIFE, a progressive/alternative rock trio formed in January 1986 in Carrollton, GA by Mike Hudson, Jonathan Dorsey and Warren Davis.
Discography:
Three-Way Mirror (EP), 1987
The Frozen Sun, 1988 - contains the former EP as side two, with new songs on side one
The Awakening, 1990
Curtain Call, 1991
Compass Rose, 2013
This "AFTERLIFE" is the oldest band using the name that I've been able to determine. The band took a 20 year break between the 3rd and 4th album, but regrouped in 2011 to begin recording "Compass Rose". As of this writing no live shows are planned, but songs are currently being written and hopefully the band can enter the studio once again to record album number 5.
links:
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/AFTERLIFE/51753659017
REVERBNATION: http://www.reverbnation.com/afterlifemusic
SOUNDCLOUD: http://soundcloud.com/afterlifemusic/sets
MYSPACE: http://myspace.com/afterliferock
Wasting Time
Afterlife Lyrics
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Stop sleeping in the land of the free
Wake up
So much for the American Dream
American Dream
I, I feel the disconnection
So many faces
I, I see deterioration
The clock is ticking
It′s the point we're missing
I don′t wanna believe
I don't wanna believe
What the world's put in front of me
I don′t wanna believe
I don′t wanna believe
That everything is crumbling
Wake up
Stop sleeping in the land of the free
Wake up
So much for the American Dream
I don't wanna believe
I don′t wanna believe
That everything is crumbling
I don't wanna believe
I don′t wanna believe
Stop sleeping in the land of the free
Is it too late?
Too late to turn back the clocks
'Cause it was written in blood
A list of things that we lost
Screaming
At the top of my lungs
You can′t ignore what's been done
You can't ignore what′s been done
I don′t wanna believe
I don't wanna believe
What the world′s put in front of me
I don't wanna believe
I don′t wanna believe
That everything is crumbling
Wake up
Stop sleeping in the land of the free
Wake up
So much for the American Dream
I don't wanna believe
I don′t wanna believe
That everything is crumbling
I don't wanna believe
I don't wanna believe
So much for the American Dream
I, I feel the disconnection
I, I feel the disconnection
Wake up
Stop sleeping in the land of the free
Wake up
So much for the American Dream
I don′t wanna believe
I don′t wanna believe
That everything is crumbling
I don't wanna believe
I don′t wanna believe
So much for the American Dream
The lyrics of Afterlife's song "Wasting Time" question the concept of the American Dream and the deteriorating state of society. The verses explore the disconnection and deterioration the vocalist feels as he observes the ticking clock of a world that is progressively falling apart. He states that he doesn't want to believe everything is crumbling, but the current state of events shows otherwise. The chorus repeatedly urges listeners to wake up and stop sleeping in the land of the free, as the American Dream seems to have become nothing more than a hollow promise.
The pre-chorus, "Is it too late? Too late to turn back the clocks, 'Cause it was written in blood, A list of things that we lost," reflects on whether it is possible to reverse the damage that has been done. The use of the phrase "written in blood" suggests that so many sacrifices have been made to achieve progress, but still, society is on a never-ending downward trajectory. The final section of the song comes across as a plea for society to see what is happening and take action instead of ignoring or denying the deterioration that has taken root.
Overall, "Wasting Time" captures the essence of the band's message, which is to inspire change in society. The lyrics reflect on the current dysfunction and fallibility of the American Dream, calling on individuals to act and make a positive impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up
Stop being oblivious to the reality of the world
Stop sleeping in the land of the free
Quit being apathetic in a country that is supposed to be free
So much for the American Dream
The ideal of the American Dream is becoming more and more unattainable
I, I feel the disconnection
I sense a lack of unity and relation to others
So many faces
There are countless individuals around me
So many strangers
Despite the vast quantity of people, there seems to be no familiarity or connection between them
I, I see deterioration
I observe decay and decline
The clock is ticking
Time is running out
It′s the point we're missing
We are completely and utterly oblivious to what really matters
I don't wanna believe
I refuse to accept
What the world's put in front of me
The harsh reality that has been presented to me
That everything is crumbling
The world as we know it is falling apart
Is it too late?
Have we reached the point of no return?
Too late to turn back the clocks
It is impossible to reverse the damage that has been done
'Cause it was written in blood
The current state of affairs was predetermined in a bloody and violent history
A list of things that we lost
A catalog of all the things we have lost along the way
Screaming
Yelling at the top of one's lungs
At the top of my lungs
As loud as I possibly can
You can′t ignore what's been done
We cannot pretend that the events of the past did not happen
I don′t wanna believe
I refuse to accept
So much for the American Dream
The ideal of the American Dream is becoming more and more unattainable
I, I feel the disconnection
I sense a lack of unity and relation to others
Stop sleeping in the land of the free
Quit being apathetic in a country that is supposed to be free
That everything is crumbling
The world as we know it is falling apart
So much for the American Dream
The ideal of the American Dream is becoming more and more unattainable
Wake up
Stop being oblivious to the reality of the world
I don′t wanna believe
I refuse to accept
That everything is crumbling
The world as we know it is falling apart
I don't wanna believe
I refuse to accept
So much for the American Dream
The ideal of the American Dream is becoming more and more unattainable
Wake up
Stop being oblivious to the reality of the world
I, I feel the disconnection
I sense a lack of unity and relation to others
Wake up
Stop being oblivious to the reality of the world
So much for the American Dream
The ideal of the American Dream is becoming more and more unattainable
I don′t wanna believe
I refuse to accept
That everything is crumbling
The world as we know it is falling apart
I don′t wanna believe
I refuse to accept
So much for the American Dream
The ideal of the American Dream is becoming more and more unattainable
Writer(s): Andrew Colin Fulk, Zachary Allen Jones, Andrew Mcguire, Luke Walkinshaw, Tristan Edwards, Tyler Levenson
Contributed by Zoe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carter Adelman
Incredible song guys, impossible to not move to this. I imagine this being a huge song at shows
Afterlife
Thank you Carter! We cant wait to play this live.
Carter Adelman
Afterlife can’t wait to see it!
Afterlife
@Carter Adelman We have a new song/music video out right now called "Burn It Down" be sure to check it out!
Josh Wanless
Another absolute banger of a track to add to the discography. These guys can do no wrong
Afterlife
We appreciate that!
Afterlife
We have a new song/music video out right now called "Burn It Down" be sure to check it out!
Josh Wanless
@Afterlife It's been on repeat all weekend! 😎
Afterlife
@Josh Wanless HELL YEAH! Happy to hear your loving it
Jenny- GrammyJ Gilmore
Perfect blend of scream, industrial and a banging bass line! The lyrics couldn't be more relevant right now!