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The Afterlife
Bush Lyrics


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She got the antidote she knows the other way
She really understands I don't what the hell to say
I'm on the other side I'm on the other side
I'm in exile to left of a landslide

I got no broken wing
I got the moonshine
I let my enemies slide for the meantime
Why don't you let it go
Why don't you let it go
Why don't you let it go
Let it go let it go

And I give myself away
When there's nothing left to say
I surrender myself to the wind
Into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
with you and me
into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
with you and me

The worries on your face
The stars came out to play
I try to tell myself
I won't mess up again
I try to fix it good
I try to patch it up
I got a manual that tells us how we have to love
Forgot your neighbor forgot your love
Forgot the strength cause you can never get enough
Why don't you let it go
Why don't you let it go
Why don't you let it go
Let it go let it go

And I give myself away
When there's nothing left to say
I surrender myself to the wind
Love is sinking fast within

Into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
With you and me
Into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
with you and me
You and me

Come inside, come over here
I remember you through all the years
Don't try to run us down
When the world is at your feet
Don't let the baby bite
(Bite bite)

She got the antidote
She knows the other way
She really under understands
I don't what the hell to say
I'm on the other side
I'm on the other side
I'm in exile to left of a landslide

And I give myself away
When there's nothing left to say
I surrender myself to the wind
Love is sinking fast within

Into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
With you and me
Into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
with you and me

Into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
With you and me

Why don't you let it go
Why don't you let it go
With you and me
Into the afterlife
Why don't you let it go
Why don't you let it go
Why don't you let it go
Let it go let it go

Overall Meaning

The song "The Afterlife" by Bush is about a failed relationship and the aftermath of it. The first verse describes how the other person has moved on and has found a way to heal from the scars of the relationship, while the singer is struggling to find the right words to say. The chorus talks about surrendering oneself to the wind, implying that the singer is letting go of the past and is ready to move on to the afterlife with the person they were in the relationship with. The second verse describes the singer's attempts to patch up the relationship and make things better, but they ultimately fail as they realize that they have forgotten about the important things in life, such as love and compassion for others. The song ends with the singer asking the other person to come back and not to let the world bring them down, promising to always remember them.


Overall, "The Afterlife" is a melancholy song about the experiences of a person after a relationship has failed. The lyrics talk about the need to let go of the past, move on, and embrace a new beginning.


Line by Line Meaning

She got the antidote she knows the other way
She has found a cure, an alternative path or solution


She really understands I don't what the hell to say
She knows how to navigate while I am at a loss for words


I'm on the other side I'm on the other side
I am separated, distant, or disconnected


I'm in exile to left of a landslide
I am isolated, estranged, and left in the wake of destruction


I got no broken wing
I am unhurt and able to fly


I got the moonshine
I possess a potent, intoxicating force


I let my enemies slide for the meantime
I am temporarily ignoring my adversaries while I focus on something else


Why don't you let it go
Why don't you release your grip, relax, and move forward


Let it go let it go
Release the past, the pain, and the sorrow


And I give myself away
I sacrifice myself fully


When there's nothing left to say
When all communication has failed


I surrender myself to the wind
I submit to the unknown, to the power that is beyond me


Into the afterlife (Into the afterlife)
Into the great unknown, the next chapter, or a spiritual realm


with you and me
Together, in unity or love


The worries on your face
The visible signs of your anxiety or stress


The stars came out to play
The universe is showing its beauty and wonder


I try to tell myself
I attempt to convince myself


I won't mess up again
I promise to not repeat my mistakes


I try to fix it good
I put effort into repairing what was broken


I got a manual that tells us how we have to love
I have a guide or belief system that teaches how to love


Forgot your neighbor forgot your love
You have neglected kindness and compassion towards others


Forgot the strength cause you can never get enough
You have disregarded the power that comes from within


And I give myself away
I sacrifice myself fully


Love is sinking fast within
The love within me is fading away quickly


Come inside, come over here
Enter this space, be present with me


I remember you through all the years
I have not forgotten you, even after all this time


Don't try to run us down
Do not make us feel small or insignificant


When the world is at your feet
When you are successful and have the world in your hands


Don't let the baby bite
Do not let the small or insignificant things harm you


With you and me
Together, in unity or love


Why don't you let it go
Why don't you release your grip, relax, and move forward


Into the afterlife
Into the great unknown, the next chapter, or a spiritual realm




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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Comments from YouTube:

@camf8372

WOW!!! This song is a surprise! Didn’t know Gavin could sing as high as he does in this song! He does a great job of taking care of his voice. Mad respect!

@camf8372

Like, why doesn’t he sing like this all the song?

@Paulmatthew22

The LIVE version he does at Roseland theater is one of the best performances of any song by any performer I;ve ever seen!,.
It's a WOWWW!!!

@Shadowdread1981

Bush has always had great music and I agree with you Sarah Richardson…bush rules!

@amykain5726

This band is timeless..The combination of his poetic lyrics and his voice its all beyond words

@TrishDigginsDesign

The best BUSH song. Ever.

@tonybigalow3236

Never heard of Glycerine? 😋

@rcyoungpin

awesome song........bush rock forever...like them since 1994

@jasonsayre7257

Always

@satanicdeviantfiles5719

Why don't u let it go, why don't u let it go I think I'm seeing a white light at the end of the tunnel. Sir Gavin Rostale is still cool in all their music videos.

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