Members
Samuel Bauermeister - Vocals.
Brae Fisher - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals.
Callum Mars - Lead Guitar.
Jeremy Baker - Bass.
Josh Mckay - Drums.
Influences
Pianos Become The Teeth, Basement, Citizen
Contact e-mail: dearseattlemusic@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/dearseattlemusic
http://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/
Afterthought
Dear Seattle Lyrics
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You're trying to find the answer, in pushing me away
But I know, there's a part of you that's begging
That's begging me to stay
You tell me it's hopeless and that's okay
When have we ever been known to be the hopeful anyway?
Maybe I'm too set in my ways
Hope tells me that I'm getting somewhere soon
I'm treading light but I'm getting nowhere
Hope tells me that I'm getting somewhere soon, without you
Of all of the words you say
I never would've thought that I'd end up this way
As I'd planned; As a man with a sense of content since I heard you say
"Stop trying to be somebody
You've got no job and you're wasting money
You live with your mum and you pay her nothing"
I know I'm nothing
But I'm just trying to be somebody
I've got no job and I've got no money
I think with my dick and I over-drink
But at least I'm fucking happy
I'm wasting time and I'm heading nowhere
Hope tells me that I'm getting somewhere soon
I'm treading light but I'm getting nowhere
Hope tells me that I'm getting somewhere soon, without you
Nothing
I'm nothing
Nothing
I'm nothing
In the song "Afterthought" by Dear Seattle, the singer is reflecting on a relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines convey a feeling of insignificance, with the singer acknowledging that it may be vain of them to think that the other person is trying to find answers by pushing them away. Despite this, the singer recognizes that there is a part of their ex-partner that is still yearning for them to stay. The relationship seems to have lacked hope from the beginning, with the singer suggesting that neither of them has ever been particularly hopeful people. The chorus indicates that the singer is uncertain about their future without the other person in their life. They are torn between the desire to move forward without them and the hope that they might still find a path together.
The second verse sees the singer reminiscing about their time with their partner but also feeling a sense of dissatisfaction with their life. The other person has criticized them for not having a job or not well spending their money. However, the singer has made peace with the fact that they are not perfect, but they are trying to make something of themselves. Despite their shortcomings, they are happy, which is something they value more than being successful in other ways. The chorus is repeated twice more, with the final lines of the song emphasizing the singer's feelings of insignificance, concluding with the repeated refrain of "nothing."
Overall, "Afterthought" is an introspective song that explores themes of hopelessness, self-doubt, and the difficulties of moving forward after a relationship has ended. The song is characterized by powerful vocals, impactful lyrics, and a memorable chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels so vain for me to say
I feel self-centered for thinking I can help you
You're trying to find the answer, in pushing me away
You're hoping to find the answer by distancing yourself from me
But I know, there's a part of you that's begging
I understand that a part of you still wants me to stay
That's begging me to stay
You're silently pleading for me to stay
You tell me it's hopeless and that's okay
You say it's okay that we're hopeless because you've given up
When have we ever been known to be the hopeful anyway?
We're not really known for being hopeful so why start now?
Maybe I'm too set in my ways
Perhaps I'm too stubborn to change
I'm wasting time and I'm heading nowhere
I feel like I'm not making progress in life
Hope tells me that I'm getting somewhere soon
Despite my lack of progress, hope tells me that things will improve
I'm treading light but I'm getting nowhere
I'm taking things slow but still not making progress
Hope tells me that I'm getting somewhere soon, without you
I'm starting to believe that I can move forward without you in my life
Of all of the words you say
Out of everything you say to me
I never would've thought that I'd end up this way
I never imagined that things would turn out like this
As I'd planned; As a man with a sense of content since I heard you say
I used to be content before I heard you say
"Stop trying to be somebody
"Stop trying to be someone you're not
You've got no job and you're wasting money
You don't have a job and you're being careless with your money
You live with your mum and you pay her nothing"
You live with your mom and don't contribute anything towards expenses
I know I'm nothing
I'm aware that I'm not perfect
But I'm just trying to be somebody
I'm just trying to make something of myself
I've got no job and I've got no money
I'm currently unemployed and broke
I think with my dick and I over-drink
I make poor decisions because I let my impulses guide me
But at least I'm fucking happy
But despite my flaws, I'm happy with my life
Nothing
I'm worthless
I'm nothing
I feel like I have no value
Nothing
I'm nothing of importance
Writer(s): Lachlan Scott Simpson, Jeremy Baker, Joshua Daniel Mckay, Brae Cameron Fisher
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@freshy4204
Saw them last weekend at the crowbar and lost both my shoes and hat....
10/10 set
@fredyboxnz1365
how do you lose your shoes at a set if u said splendour then yea fair but a normal gig
@brokeskaters4473
so fucking underated
@joelgreen8742
U guys are my new favourite band
@littlebro1818
Saw them last year and was banging, keen to see the again in 2024 ❤️
@tirea3498
leaving this come before they are famous because i believe they will eventually blow up and everyone will know them
@catacomb7771
hope they dont
@connors7078
Very cool song. Great to hear another awesome Aussie rock band. The youth are so blessed right now.
@oddllama7501
this song is like my life. I hope to see Dear Seattle some day.
@michaeljeffo1288
Came for the shoey, stayed for the tunes. Hottos cunce