Magnitude 9 not only writes catchy, melodic metal songs, but they also incorporate challenging musical elements without straying away too much from the actual song itself. They fuse metal with neoclassical & prog rock.
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Afterlife
Magnitude 9 Lyrics
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Despite distance, time and places, is a fear we can't disguise
Trying to remember, a childhood memory
The echo of the voices, I can hear you calling me
How was I to know so long ago
You would not be here, to pick me up when I'm down
The ending I fear is my own
[chorus]
Will I see you again in the afterlife, in the heavens high above?
Will you remember me in the afterlife, will you show me where to go?
And I'll never understand, until I se you again in the afterlife
Will I see you again in the afterlife, will you recall my name?
You were all that I know and I'm never letting go
You're forever in my heart and in my soul
[chorus]
Can't fight the sadness and regret,
I'll never know how to show you I care
All of the words I meant to say
Now I'l have to tell some other way
[solo]
[chorus]
Can't fight the sadness and regret,
I'll never know how to show you I care
All of the words I meant to say
Now I'l have to tell some other way
Will I see you again, in the afterlife.....
The song "Afterlife" by Magnitude 9 explores the deep longing and sadness of losing someone who was loved, wondering if they will see them again in the afterlife. The opening lines paint a picture of feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of faces and staring eyes, yet still feeling alone in the presence of this crowd. The distance and time that separates the singer from what they have lost has not dimmed the fear they have for it. The lyrics speak to the nostalgia of childhood memories and hearing voices that seem to call out across the years that have passed.
The song's chorus questions whether the singer will see their lost loved one again, and if they will be remembered in return. It speaks to a seemingly universal human longing for immortality and the hope that death is not the complete end. The lyrics make clear that this desire for a lasting connection is missed and deeply felt.
The closing verse repeats and deepens the theme of regrets and the pain of missed opportunities. The singer clearly feels that words left unsaid are now unutterable, highlighting the sense of finality that comes with death. The song's solo adds tension and longing to the emotions already conveyed in the vocals, leaving the listener feeling the depth of the singer's sorrow and wondering whether they will, in fact, see their loved one again.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond the sea of faces, admist the staring eyes
Despite being surrounded by many people, we feel alone with our fears.
Despite distance, time and places, is a fear we can't disguise
No matter how much time passes or how far apart we are, our fears remain with us.
Trying to remember, a childhood memory
We try to recall a happy memory from our past.
The echo of the voices, I can hear you calling me
We can still hear the voices of loved ones who have passed away calling out to us.
How was I to know so long ago
We couldn't have predicted what would happen in the future when we were younger.
You would not be here, to pick me up when I'm down
Our loved ones can't always be there to help us through tough times.
And all before my life is gone I will try to understand
Before we die, we want to make sense of the things that have happened to us.
The ending I fear is my own
We are afraid of facing death and what comes after.
Will I see you again in the afterlife, in the heavens high above?
We wonder if we will be reunited with our loved ones in the afterlife.
Will you remember me in the afterlife, will you show me where to go?
We hope that our loved ones will still recognize and guide us in the afterlife.
And I'll never understand, until I see you again in the afterlife
We know that we won't fully comprehend what happens after death until we experience it for ourselves.
Will I see you again in the afterlife, will you recall my name?
We wonder if our loved ones will still remember us in the afterlife.
You were all that I know and I'm never letting go
Our loved ones were a constant in our lives and their memory will always stay with us.
Can't fight the sadness and regret, I'll never know how to show you I care
We are overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and regret, wishing we could have done more for our loved ones.
All of the words I meant to say, Now I'll have to tell some other way
We regret not being able to express our feelings to our loved ones before they passed, but we will find another way to honor them.
Will I see you again, in the afterlife.....
We are left with this ultimate question about the unknown afterlife and the possibility of being reunited with our loved ones.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARDEN ALTINO, JERRY DUPLESSIS, CRYSTAL JOHNSON
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