Don't Go Away
Afternoon Talk Lyrics


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under the napkin you'll find a refugee
but I'll chase you around the table
no, no you can't get out of me

behind the curtain, you'll get a coffin
hide the key to save your heart from ants
yes, yes along with, inside it
kiss my lips and race the hottest touch
don't eat the crumb just play the tongue
cause I'm gonna made you sweat




darling, don't go away
don't go away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Afternoon Talk's song Don't Go Away are quite enigmatic and can be interpreted in many ways. The title itself seems to convey a message of wanting someone to stay, and the first line of the song, "under the napkin you'll find a refugee," suggests a hidden and vulnerable aspect of the person being addressed. It's unclear who is speaking throughout the song, whether it's a lover or a stalker, but the lines "but I'll chase you around the table/no, no you can't get out of me" suggest a possessive and aggressive nature. The use of the napkin and the table give a domestic image to the scene, which could imply a sense of confinement or even abuse.


The second verse seems to further emphasize the idea of hiding and protecting oneself through the imagery of a curtain and a coffin. The line "hide the key to save your heart from ants/yes, yes along with, inside it" plays with the idea of a heart being a locked-up treasure, but that it may also be infested with harmful creatures. The stanza ends with the line "don't go away," which could be read as a plea for the person not to leave or abandon their guard.


The last part of the song switches to a more sensual tone with the line "kiss my lips and race the hottest touch/don't eat the crumb just play the tongue cause I'm gonna made you sweat." This line seems to suggest that the singer is seeking sexual pleasure and trying to tempt their partner. However, the final line "darling, don't go away/don't go away" once again brings us back to the theme of wanting someone to stay.


Overall, the lyrics of Don't Go Away seem to play with emotions of vulnerability and aggression, with hidden and secret aspects that create a sense of danger.


Line by Line Meaning

under the napkin you'll find a refugee
Beneath the napkin, there is someone who is seeking refuge.


but I'll chase you around the table
Despite your attempts to escape, I will pursue and follow you.


no, no you can't get out of me
You cannot separate yourself from my hold or influence.


behind the curtain, you'll get a coffin
Behind the curtain lies your demise and ultimate fate.


hide the key to save your heart from ants
Protect yourself from emotional pain by keeping the key to your heart hidden.


yes, yes along with, inside it
The key is hidden inside your heart, along with your emotions.


kiss my lips and race the hottest touch
Kiss me passionately and feel the heat of our desire.


don't eat the crumb just play the tongue
Don't just settle for small pleasures, indulge in the full experience with your tongue.


cause I'm gonna made you sweat
I will make you sweat with the intensity of our physical connection.


darling, don't go away
Please don't leave me, my love.


don't go away
I cannot bear to be without you.




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axa kirara

fav song :)

Bimo Rivananda

yahh lagu di album ini bagus2 tapi blm tau link free download album Ep nya. 😢

cloudyprrty

ayo comeback!😭

Heldavina Yasmin

Lagu in the moonlight ga ada nih? :(

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