After party
Kubotakai Lyrics

The lyrics of Kubotakai's song "After Party" depict a scene of reminiscing and emotional turmoil after a party. The singer is engaging in nostalgic conversations, drinking alcohol casually, and venting frustrations. The mention of the other person's selfishness and desire for complex conversations suggests a strained relationship dynamic. The imagery of waiting for a winter without the other person, covering bottomless love with a lid, and kissing with a hint of murderous intent conveys a sense of longing and bitterness.

The chorus reflects on the difficulty of saying goodbye to a loved one and the lingering feelings that persist despite trying to move on. The singer acknowledges that the other person's answer lies with someone else and uses intoxication as an excuse to act recklessly. The reference to sweet nectar on the lips being mixed with joy and regret symbolizes the bittersweet nature of their interactions, where warmth feels suffocating and love resembles a sinking swamp.

The second verse continues to explore the aftermath of intimacy, where embracing with bedhead and sinking into each other's warmth feels like descending into a murky swamp. The mention of a morning resembling the day of heartbreak reopening wounds highlights the cyclical nature of pain and reminiscence. The chorus repeats the theme of struggling to forget the loved one, admitting to making mistakes but still desiring to find their way back to them, even if it means enduring pain.

The final verse delves deeper into the conflicted feelings towards the loved one, oscillating between suffering because of them and finding solace in their presence. The singer expresses a mix of deep affection and frustration, likening their emotions to a dangerous drug and urging the other person to accept their intense love. The conclusion of the song sees a wavering resolve to let go of the past and move forward, while acknowledging the difficulty in truly forgetting someone they once loved deeply. The conflicting emotions of hurt, longing, and a desire to either be hated or loved once more encapsulate the complex and tumultuous nature of relationships and heartbreak.