The Afterlife
Chris Jaiden Lyrics
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Wishing, wondering 'bout what has gone on in my world
Got a hand over one eye, so I can see it in singular, mono-like
Yeah, but the megahertz still bounce through my ears and make me feel alive
In the afterlife, I know I'll see you again
Yeah, in the afterglow of where it all began
Across the awareness
Before we put it all up on our shelves
And we think we're the best, we're all just like the rest
That's the test, that's the game, what a shame for you to alter this
Won't you ever, come down, come down, come down
And feel the warmth of the souls who vibrate light
In the afterlife, I know I'll see you again
Yeah, in the afterglow of where it all began
In the afterlife, I know I'll see you again
Yeah, in the afterglow of where it all began
See way out into the stars in the evening
It's so typical, yet so lovely
And I place my hands between each my fingers
And I look up wondering why
Then I say goodbye
Cause it don't really mean a thing
It's all in my creations that I made
It's like a TV show in my brain
Whoa, I'm coming home again
Again, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm coming home
In the afterlife, I know I'll see you again, yeah
In the afterglow of where it all began
Whoa, in the afterlife, I know I'll see you again
In the afterglow of where it once began, once began
I'm coming home
Coming home
The lyrics to Chris Jaiden's song, The Afterlife, discuss a reflection on life and contemplation of the possibilities of the afterlife. The opening lines, "Smoking a cigarette, sitting by the fire, wishing, wondering 'bout what has gone on in my world," set the scene of a person deep in thought, pondering the ups and downs of life. The use of "mono-like" to describe the way the person is seeing their world with one hand over an eye is a metaphor for how we often view our lives in a singular, disconnected way. Despite this, the person can still hear the "megahertz" that "bounce through my ears and make me feel alive," showcasing the importance of connection and feeling alive in the world.
The chorus of the song, "In the afterlife, I know I'll see you again, yeah/In the afterglow of where it all began," speaks to the possibility of reuniting with loved ones who have passed away in the afterlife. The repetition of "in the afterglow" emphasizes the beauty and warmth of this imagined reunion. The following lines, "And feel the warmth of the souls who vibrate light," evoke a sense of comfort and love that could be experienced in the afterlife.
The final lines of the song, "I'm coming home, coming home," signify a yearning for a return to a place of safety and comfort, be it in this life or the next. The use of the word "home" reinforces the idea that the afterlife may hold a sense of familiarity and warmth.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoking a cigarette, sitting by the fire
Sitting leisurely while smoking a cigarette near a warm and comforting fire
Wishing, wondering 'bout what has gone on in my world
Contemplating about the events and situations that have occurred in my life
Got a hand over one eye, so I can see it in singular, mono-like
Covering one eye to see things in a singular and monochromatic perspective
Yeah, but the megahertz still bounce through my ears and make me feel alive
Despite the limited perspective, still being able to feel the vibrancy of life
In the afterlife, I know I'll see you again
Believing in the possibility of seeing a loved one again after death
Yeah, in the afterglow of where it all began
Reunited with a loved one in the place where everything started
And then it still, chases behind
Feeling the constant presence of the past
Across the awareness
Throughout one's consciousness and understanding
Before we put it all up on our shelves
Before we disregard the past as a mere memory or history
And we think we're the best, we're all just like the rest
Feeling superior or different from others, when in reality we are all similar
That's the test, that's the game, what a shame for you to alter this
Recognizing that this is the challenge and game of life, and it would be a shame to change it
Won't you ever, come down, come down, come down
Asking for someone to join in and experience the joy and warmth of life
And feel the warmth of the souls who vibrate light
Experience the love and positivity emitted by people with good souls
See way out into the stars in the evening
Gazing out into the beautiful and vast night sky
It's so typical, yet so lovely
Although commonly seen, it is still beautiful and awe-inspiring
And I place my hands between each my fingers
Interlacing fingers and feeling comfort and protection within oneself
And I look up wondering why
Gazing up and pondering about life and its mysteries
Then I say goodbye
Accepting that life is fleeting and temporary
Cause it don't really mean a thing
Realizing that material things and superficialities hold no true value
It's all in my creations that I made
Taking pride in the things one has created or accomplished
It's like a TV show in my brain
Feeling as if one's memories and experiences are like a movie or TV show in the mind
Whoa, I'm coming home again
Feeling as if coming back to a familiar and comforting place
Again, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and joy in the prospect of returning home
Coming home
Returning to a feeling of warmth and happiness
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chris Jaiden, Christopher Degorski
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