After You
M.O.P.A. Lyrics
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And casually watch as you go waltzin’ by
I’ve been shook so bad that I cannot stand
To utilize my fear.
So I gotta crawl after you
Tell you who I am
I was raised by a tribe of Vegas cowboys
Of dust and wind
And when I came of age
Well I sailed away
A pine cone on the Rio Grande.
Now I gotta crawl after you
Tell you who I am
And today is the day I caught up with you
I see you walkin’ by the Cafe Moon ?
Well should I stay here on this bus stop bench
So strange to see you after all these years
So I cannot depended on to lie here
And casually watch as you go waltzin’ by
I been shook so bad that I cannot stand
To utilize my fear
So I gotta crawl after you
Tell you who I am
The song "02 After You" by M.O.P.A. is a song about a person who is determined to reach out to someone who has been walking out of their life. The lyrics capture the emotions of the singer who is unable to watch their loved one leave without letting them know how they feel. The singer has been shaken to such an extent that they cannot utilize their fear anymore. They feel the need to crawl after the person and tell them the truth about themselves. The song talks about the singer's history and upbringing, how they were raised by a tribe of Vegas cowboys who claim they were born out of dust and wind. When they came of age, they sailed away, turning into a pinecone on the Rio Grande.
The song is filled with symbolism and metaphors. The desert and cowboys in the song represent a certain sense of freedom, while the Rio Grande represents a turning point in the singer's life. The Cafe Moon may represent a place where the singer's love interest frequents, as it is where they walk by. The song captures a sense of urgency and desperation, which is evident in the crawling after the person. The tone is sad, wistful and emotional, capturing the singer's longing to be with the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot be depended on to lie here
I cannot simply lay here and ignore you passing by
And casually watch as you go waltzin’ by
I cannot act like nothing is happening as you walk past me gracefully
I’ve been shook so bad that I cannot stand
I have been so affected by your presence that I cannot keep my composure
To utilize my fear.
I cannot harness my fear and use it to my advantage
So I gotta crawl after you
I must go after you on my hands and knees
Tell you who I am
Inform you of my identity
I was raised by a tribe of Vegas cowboys
My upbringing was unconventional and different
Who claim I was born of a union
They believe that my existence resulted from a unique coming together of elements
Of dust and wind
Specifically, they think that I was born from the merging of dust and wind
And when I came of age
As I matured and got older
Well I sailed away
I left my past behind and moved on
A pine cone on the Rio Grande.
A very small and insignificant part of something bigger
And today is the day I caught up with you
Finally, I have caught up to you after a long time apart
I see you walkin’ by the Cafe Moon ?
I notice you strolling by a specific location
Well should I stay here on this bus stop bench
I wonder if I should wait for you at this bus stop
So strange to see you after all these years
It is surprising to see you again after such a long time has passed
So I gotta crawl after you
I have no choice but to follow you on my hands and knees
Tell you who I am
Introduce myself to you once again
I cannot depended on to lie here
I cannot simply lay here and ignore you passing by
And casually watch as you go waltzin’ by
I cannot act like nothing is happening as you walk past me gracefully
I been shook so bad that I cannot stand
I have been so affected by your presence that I cannot keep my composure
To utilize my fear
I cannot harness my fear and use it to my advantage
So I gotta crawl after you
I must go after you on my hands and knees
Tell you who I am
Let you know my identity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA/AMCOS
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@arseniylobastov878
After you
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The whores are nurses
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I'm not scared at all
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Now that I've seen evil
Could it be a life ?.. Never reminding...
Could it be my life ?.. Erase erase...
Could it be a life ?.. Never reminding...
Could it be ? ...
Burying my own corpse
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The soldiers are tourists
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I'm not scared at all
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Dead and unbreakable
Let's bury it, you'll see your crime
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@scara_6662
Ебать, славные были времена!
@korbang
I miss this band...
@euliakuznetsova-db4pk
Huge support from Russia! I remember live in Moscow in 2011- my friends and I have left the club in a total silence, shocked and traumatised at the same time all together, in a good way. gushing about all the emotions a minute later, it was crazy..We love you MOPA</3
@Mellisibly
потрясающий клип, превзошел, просто, все мои ожидания. отличная музыка. лучше просто и не могло быть.
@autophonetic
Wow. I have enjoyed this now about 20 times in a row. It is very rare to come across with something that escapes every definition and categorization. Absolutely stellar!
@viktoriyaoverchuk5391
Не можу повірити що пройшло 12 років, я все ще тут 😄
@MegaNool
Still a masterpiece in 2k21
@winkleknusperkek
I saw you live in Bilbao many years ago. It was amazing. I bought your cd inside a dvd box but I do not know where did it end. I always remeber you with affection.
@MyOwnPrivateAlaska
Man, We are thinking about it... South America looks crazy, and we'd love to come there someday !! Take care. T./MOPA
@Powwerpeter
this takes metal to a new level outstanding