Afterglow
Jon Gomm Lyrics
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The unforgiving sunlight tears the night apart
Then in the evening
A day of living later, you're bruised and battlescarred
When the truth hits you
She softens the blow
And you still fall down like you always did
And the world melts down into my pillow
And i'm wading into the afterglow
The seed that i've sown
Well, now it has grown and it curls its vines around me
The flowers bloom
Their thick perfume intoxifies me
But she breathes
New oxygen
And the mouth to mouth sends us flying south
To where the weather's warm for sure
And the world melts down into my pillow
And i'm wading into the afterglow
The world melts down into my pillow
And i'm wading into the...
The world melts down into my pillow
And i'm wading in the...
The world...
The world...
Afterglow
The lyrics in Jon Gomm's song Afterglow paint a vivid picture of the ups and downs of life, and how one can find themselves bruised and battered from the battles they face during the day. The morning sun is unforgiving, tearing apart the peace of the night, while the evening marks the end of a battle-scarred day. Yet through it all, the truth helps to soften the blow, and though you may fall down as always, it catches you before you hit the ground.
The song seems to take a more positive turn as it progresses, with the metaphorical plant that Gomm has sown and grown curling its vines around him and the flowers blooming, intoxicating him with their perfume. This growth is accompanied by the introduction of another person ("she"), who breathes new oxygen and helps to lift him up, sending them both flying south to where the weather is warm for sure. The song's final refrain offers a sense of peace and contentment, as Gomm wades into the afterglow of the day, letting the world melt away into his pillow.
Overall, the lyrics of this song offer a powerful message about the struggles and victories of life, and how the support of others can help to lift us up even in the midst of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning
After a long night, the morning sun brings harsh reality
The unforgiving sunlight tears the night apart
The sun's rays reveal every imperfection from the night before
Then in the evening
A day of living passes, and the scars from battles show in the evening light
A day of living later, you're bruised and battlescarred
Despite living life, there are always new bruises and scars to show for it
When the truth hits you
When reality sets in
She softens the blow
The truth is delivered in a gentle manner
And you still fall down like you always did
Even when the truth is kind, it can still be hard to accept
But she never lets you hit the floor
The supportive people in your life keep you from falling too far
And the world melts down into my pillow
At the end of the day, the world feels small and insignificant in comparison to our personal struggles
And i'm wading into the afterglow
Finding solace in the beauty of the sunset after a long day
The seed that i've sown
The decisions you've made and the actions you've taken
Well, now it has grown and it curls its vines around me
Your past decisions have grown into something that now envelops you
The flowers bloom
The fruits of your labor come to fruition
Their thick perfume intoxifies me
The satisfaction of success is overwhelming
But she breathes
Your support system
New oxygen
A breath of fresh air
And the mouth to mouth sends us flying south
The support of others gives you the strength to move forward
To where the weather's warm for sure
To a better place, mentally and emotionally
The world melts down into my pillow
The world feels insignificant in the face of our own struggles
And i'm wading into the afterglow
Finding peace in the beauty of the sunset at the end of a long day
The world...
The world...
Afterglow
The sense of peace that comes after facing and overcoming struggles
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jongomm
Here's the lyrics. People always ask, so...
In the morning, the unforgiving sunlight tears the night apart,
Then in the evening, a day of living later, you’re bruised and battlescarred.
When the truth hits you, she softens the blow,
And you still fall down like you always did, but she never lets you hit the floor.
The world melts down into my pillow,
I’m wading into the Afterglow
The seed that I sowed, now it has grown and it curls its vines around me.
The flowers bloom, their thick perfume intoxifies me.
But she breaths new oxygen,
And the mouth to mouth heads us flying south to where the weather’s warm for sure.
The world melts down into my pillow,
I’m wading into the Afterglow
@jongomm
Here's the lyrics. People always ask, so...
In the morning, the unforgiving sunlight tears the night apart,
Then in the evening, a day of living later, you’re bruised and battlescarred.
When the truth hits you, she softens the blow,
And you still fall down like you always did, but she never lets you hit the floor.
The world melts down into my pillow,
I’m wading into the Afterglow
The seed that I sowed, now it has grown and it curls its vines around me.
The flowers bloom, their thick perfume intoxifies me.
But she breaths new oxygen,
And the mouth to mouth heads us flying south to where the weather’s warm for sure.
The world melts down into my pillow,
I’m wading into the Afterglow
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@Pixovision
Damn those are some good lyrics. Killer songwriting dude!
@mitchettie1581
Jon I've been playing guitar 30years . I really love to play acuistic rock guitar . I thought I had seen it all.
You are an inspiration to me, almost like 40years ago when I very first heard Eddie Van Halens eruption. you have shown me how to play the other half of the acuistic guitar. Thank you man and God bless you and your family🎸✌️
@FJA38
Love the walking bass lines combined with the jazzy solo. Fantastic!
@saikat93ify
Wow. How do you sing while playing that kind of finger style percussive guitar ? Um ... Your last album is not available in India in iTunes. Please make it available.
@jcroy2323
A true genius, its amazing to hear just how powerful a guitar can be
@santiago7304
Estoy cansado de que YouTube no me recomiende esta canción. Es mi favorita
@Panda7133
One of the best guitar players on youtube. Really love your music!