Air Dubai is a six-piece hip hop band from Denver, Colorado. The band is co… Read Full Bio ↴Air Dubai is a six-piece hip hop band from Denver, Colorado. The band is composed of vocalists Julian Thomas and Jon Shockness, with Lawrence Grivich (guitar), Michael Ray (keyboards/synth), Taylor Tait (bass), and Nick Spreigl (drums). The band is known for their highly energetic live performances and their sound has been characterized as a mixture of R&B, jazz, and alternative rock.

Afterglow
Air Dubai Lyrics

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I think I′m catching the vibe
I think I'm picking up where we left off
Chain smoke cigarettes at the rest stop
Retro girl like she hit me with her best shot
"Pat", set it off today
Blow it up, break it down
Make it hot today
Make it blast, no past

Throw the clock away
Still I′m feeling so good when she walk away
Yeah, get with the distance, I'm content
Fixed in, the interest of just friends
Feeling strung out when the love ends
Like I think I'm coming down when it sunk in
Right, so high at new heights
The mood lights, shine too bright for tonight
Yeah, and true life I′m on that
And I′m feeling too high for contact

We got our fast cars
We got our fast hearts
We move like lighting
We shine like shooting stars

We're in the afterglow
We′re going up in smoke
Losing all control
Whoa

Live or die a contact high

Second place home base a base hit
The same quick talk going back to basics
And face it, any other girl just ain't shit
I tell ′em, find another heart to play with
Uh, I'm on a one way train to find a runway dame
I need a weekend girl, not a Monday flame
I need to see that world, I′m tryna do me
Get a buzz like I'm coming off two drinks
Yeah, you know I got what you need
All night, alright
She's the crop of the cream, "Warning"
On top, no stopping the team
And she looking for a thrill like she walking the dream
I′m going off the map like I′m Lewis and Clark
No talkin' back, I′m pursuing the art dude
Yeah, 'cause true life I′m on that
And I'm feeling too high for contact

I know you love the way I drive
Can we leave the world behind

Meet me where the stars meet sky
Live or die a contact high

Overall Meaning

The song "Afterglow" by Air Dubai is a story about two people who have a mutual attraction to each other. They are both in a state of mind where they are feeling the effects of a contact high, which can be interpreted as a drug-induced feeling of euphoria or an intense feeling of being too high for contact. The singer, who is a man, begins the song by talking about being at a rest stop and chain-smoking cigarettes with a girl who has a retro vibe. He talks about how she sets off a spark in him that makes him "blow it up" and "make it hot," feeling good when she leaves.

As the song progresses, the singer talks about being content with the distance between them and being just friends. He references the feeling of being strung out when love ends and feeling like he is coming down when it sinks in. The chorus talks about how they move like lightning and shine like shooting stars, lost in the afterglow and losing all control. The second verse talks about a girl who he is pursuing, who is looking for a thrill and wanting to live in a dreamlike world. The song ends with the singer expressing the desire to leave the world behind and live or die a contact high.

Overall, the song explores the theme of being lost in love and being caught up in a fleeting moment of euphoria. The singer is aware of the temporary nature of the feeling but seems to embrace it nonetheless. The lyrics are filled with references to drugs, fast cars, and living life in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

I think I’m catching the vibe
I am sensing the same energy and feelings from before.

Chain smoke cigarettes at the rest stop
I smoke cigarettes at rest stops along the way.

Retro girl like she hit me with her best shot
She looks like a vintage beauty who shot me with love.

"Pat", set it off today
"Pat", you start the party today.

Blow it up, break it down
Let's make this party loud and wild.

Make it hot today
Make this party heated and full of energy.

Make it blast, no past
Let's forget about the past and enjoy this moment to the fullest.

Throw the clock away
Don't worry about the time or how long this will last.

Still I’m feeling so good when she walks away
Even when she leaves, I feel amazing and happy.

Yeah, get with the distance, I'm content
I am comfortable with being apart and having some space.

Fixed in, the interest of just friends
We both agree to keep our relationship solely as friends.

Feeling strung out when the love ends
I feel drained and exhausted when love comes to an end.

Like I think I'm coming down when it sunk in
It feels like I'm crashing after realizing what has happened.

Right, so high at new heights
I feel extremely elevated and ecstatic experiencing new things.

The mood lights, shine too bright for tonight
The lighting creates such a beautiful and bright atmosphere tonight.

Yeah, and true life I’m on that
Honestly, that's how I'm living my life.

And I’m feeling too high for contact
I'm too euphoric to have any regular interactions with people.

We got our fast cars
We have speedy vehicles that get us moving quickly.

We got our fast hearts
We have passionate hearts that beat quickly with love and excitement.

We move like lighting
We move so fast, it's as though we're lightning bolts.

We shine like shooting stars
We glow and glitter brightly like passing shooting stars.

We're in the afterglow
We're in a state of bliss after some pleasurable experience.

We’re going up in smoke
Our relationship or the situation we're in is slowly disappearing like smoke.

Losing all control
We are losing our ability to contain ourselves.

Whoa
An exclamation of excitement or surprise.

Live or die a contact high
Experience the intense rush of emotions and sensations or die trying.

Second place home base a base hit
After coming second, I return back to my familiar and comfortable environment.

The same quick talk going back to basics
The same rapid conversation, returning to the roots, the beginning.

And face it, any other girl just ain't shit
Let's be honest, no other girl compares to her.

I tell 'em, find another heart to play with
I advise them to seek the love of another person.

I’m on a one way train to find a runway dame
I'm on a journey to meet a girl who's ready to take off into love with me.

I need a weekend girl, not a Monday flame
I want a lover who's free spirited and available for excitement, not one embroiled in daily routine and work.

I need to see that world, I'm tryna do me
I need to broaden my horizons and figure out my own identity.

Get a buzz like I'm coming off two drinks
I want to experience the same euphoric feeling like after having a couple drinks.

Yeah, you know I got what you need
Trust me, I can give you what you desire.

All night, alright
The party lasts all night and everything's going well.

She's the crop of the cream, "Warning"
She's the best of the best and the one to watch out for.

On top, no stopping the team
We are at the top and will not be stopped or defeated as a team.

And she looking for a thrill like she walking the dream
She's searching for excitement and adventure like wandering through a dream.

I’m going off the map like I’m Lewis and Clark
I'm exploring new, unconventional territories like Lewis and Clark.

No talkin' back, I’m pursuing the art dude
I'm not wasting time on words, I'm chasing my passion.

Yeah, 'cause true life I’m on that
Honestly, that's how I'm living my life.

And I'm feeling too high for contact
I'm too euphoric to have any regular interactions with people.

I know you love the way I drive
I am aware that you're fond of the way I operate and navigate life.

Can we leave the world behind
Can we forget everything and just be in the moment together?

Meet me where the stars meet sky
Come and meet me under the starry sky.

Live or die a contact high
Experience the intense rush of emotions and sensations or die trying.

Writer(s): Dia Frampton, Michael Ray, Jon Shokness, Colin D Munroe, Julian Thomas, Nicholas Spreigel, Taylor Tait, Lawerence Grivich

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