After a solo tour in the fall of 2003, Alexakis decided to continue with Everclear, organizing a new band that made its debut in March of 2004. The new lineup consisted of bass player Sam Hudson, guitarist Dave French, and drummer Eric Bretl. In the summer of 2004, the band added keyboard player Josh Crawley, and swapped Bretl for former Everclear drum tech Brett Snyder. The new lineup released its first recording, a cover of Woody Guthrie's This Land Is Your Land, that summer. A self-released EP of performances recorded for XM Satellite Radio called Closure was given out at shows in the fall of 2004.
Free of a major label, Alexakis spent the ensuing year and half slowly recording material for a new Everclear release. He admitted that the time after the breakup of the original lineup served as a "wake up call", during which he suffered his third divorce and a filing for bankruptcy. Alexakis announced the completion of the album in early 2006,titled Welcome To The Drama Club. The new band is now on Eleven Seven Music.
In August of 2008, drummer Brett Snyder left the band after four years. He was then replaced by Tommy Stewart, who previously played in bands Fuel and Godsmack.
So Much for the Afterglow
Everclear Lyrics
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This is a song about the girl next door
This is a song about the everyday occurrences that make you feel like letting go
Yes I think we've got a problem
So much for the afterglow
This is a song about Susan
This is a song about the way things are
Don't you wonder why?
We never talk about the future
We never talk about the past anymore
We never ask ourselves the questions to the answers that nobody even wants to know
I guess the honeymoon is over
So much for the afterglow
I remember we could talk about anything
I remember when we used to want to hang out
We never talk about the future
We never talk about the past anymore
We never ask ourselves the questions to the answers that nobody even wants to know
Oh well oh well oh well
So much for the afterglow
Oh well oh well oh well
Yes I guess we need the drama
So much for the afterglow
The lyrics to Everclear's song "So Much for the Afterglow" are about the disillusionment that can occur in a long-term relationship. The song speaks of a woman named Susan who represents the "girl next door" and the everyday occurrences that can lead someone to feel like giving up on a relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have a problem, but it seems that neither they nor their partner are willing to engage in the conversation needed to address the issues they are facing. The song reflects on the loss of communication and emotional intimacy that often occurs in relationships over time, as well as the inevitability of drama and conflict when trying to make a relationship work.
The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and even cynicism about the state of the relationship, with lines like "I guess we need the drama" and "so much for the afterglow." The "afterglow" refers to the honeymoon phase of a relationship, when everything is new and exciting, but fades as the reality of the relationship sets in. The singer seems to have lost hope that they can regain that sense of excitement and connection with their partner, as they are no longer able or willing to talk about their feelings, hopes, or fears.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a song about Susan
The lyrics are focused on a character named Susan
This is a song about the girl next door
The singer is singing about a relatable character who lives nearby
This is a song about the everyday occurrences that make you feel like letting go
The song is about how daily stress can lead to a feeling of giving up
Yes I think we've got a problem
The artist recognizes that there is a significant issue in the relationship
So much for the afterglow
The positive emotions have faded away
This is a song about the way things are
The song reflects on the current state of things
This is a song about the scary things you see from the corner of your eyes
The song touches on the fear of the unknown or things that are only glimpsed briefly
Don't you wonder why?
The singer questions why certain things have gone wrong in the relationship
We never talk about the future
The couple does not discuss what might come next
We never talk about the past anymore
The focus has shifted away from reminiscing about earlier times
We never ask ourselves the questions to the answers that nobody even wants to know
They are avoiding difficult or uncomfortable conversations
I guess the honeymoon is over
The initial excitement has worn off, and reality has set in
I remember we could talk about anything
There was a time when they had meaningful conversations
I remember when we used to want to hang out
The couple used to enjoy spending time together
Oh well oh well oh well
The singer acknowledges the situation and is resigned to it
Yes I guess we need the drama
The artist believes that the relationship is fueled by conflict and negative emotions
So much for the afterglow
The relationship's spark has gone out
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, CRAIG MONTOYA, GREG EKLUND
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