Afterglow
Jet Set Satellite Lyrics

The lyrics to Jet Set Satellite's song "Afterglow" suggest a sense of nostalgia and reflection on past experiences. The opening line, "Chalk it up to the stars and the moon in your eyes," implies that the nostalgia is linked to a memory or relationship with someone close, perhaps a romantic partner. They then express a sense of loss, "Lost it all to the day we leave all this behind," acknowledging the inevitability of parting ways with people or experiences that were once important to us.

Despite the sense of loss, the song also emphasizes the beauty of being able to slip away from a situation that has become difficult or uncomfortable, "It's a beautiful thing when you know/ You can slip through the door if patience wore thin/Just suck in your pride, stick out your chin and cut it down." There is a sense of empowerment in being able to walk away and move on from something that no longer serves us.

The chorus, "It's okay if you sing, if you've got the words right/ You can sip from the fountain if mystery dissolves/ I can still see your face with my eyes tightly closed/ Tried to write it in words but the words weren't my own/ We're basking in the afterglow" suggests that the memory or relationship in question was filled with mystery and emotion that cannot fully be captured in words. The afterglow refers to the lingering sense of warmth and happiness that remains after the experience has passed.