He recently completed work on his 6th full length recording entitled "The Day I Realized..." (to be released in 2011)
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The Afterlife
Gus Black Lyrics
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Where I used to numb the violent hurt
We will live, and we will die
And I will love you
Until the end of this life
Then in the afterlife
The afterlife
The afterlife
This is me inside a cruel world
Where I used to run with bully fools
I will life, and I will die
And I will love you
Until the end of this life
Then in the afterlife
The afterlife
The afterlife
The afterlife
My love will never die
My love for you
My love will never die
My love will never die
My love for you
My love will never die
This is me inside a hopeful world
Where I used to numb the helpless hurt
We will live, and we will die
And will love you till the end of this life
Then in the afterlife
The afterlife
The afterlife
The afterlife
The lyrics to Gus Black's song "The Afterlife" express a deep sense of love and commitment to someone who appears to be the artist's partner. The song starts with the artist acknowledging the violence he experiences in the world and how he previously used to numb the violent hurt. But amidst all this chaos, the artist's love for his partner remains strong, and he promises to love her until the end of his life.
In the second stanza, he talks about his past experiences of running with bully fools in a cruel world. However, he still promises to love his partner till the end of his life. The third stanza of the song, however, expresses some hope. The artist talks about being in a hopeful world where he no longer numbs the hurt he feels but acknowledges it. Yet his love for his partner remains unwavering.
Overall, the song is a powerful testament to unconditional love and finding strength amidst life's toughest moments. The artist acknowledges the difficulties of the world but finds solace in his love for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
This is me inside a violent world
I am currently living in a world that is harsh and unforgiving
Where I used to numb the violent hurt
I used to cope with the pain by shutting off my emotions
We will live, and we will die
Life is finite, and each of us will have an end
And I will love you
Despite the challenges, I will continue to love you
Until the end of this life
My love for you is steadfast and will last until the end of our time
Then in the afterlife
Even when we reach the end of our lives, there is still something beyond
The afterlife
The unknown beyond this life
My love will never die
My love for you is eternal
My love for you
My affection and care for you
This is me inside a cruel world
The world can be merciless and vicious
Where I used to run with bully fools
I used to associate with those who exploited and intimidated others
This is me inside a hopeful world
Despite the challenges, I still hold on to hope
Where I used to numb the helpless hurt
I used to cope with feelings of powerlessness by shutting off my emotions
Writer(s): PENALOZA ANTHONY JOSEPH
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.