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The band consists of 3 guys: one on the piano, one on drums and one screaming.
A trio that cannot be pigeonholed. Three sitting musicians. A pianist whose notes flow like lifeblood. A drummer whose nerves strike the beat as if today was the last day to live. And a singer whose brain is sentenced to overflow without respite... Sometimes violent, sometimes soothing, always redeeming, never free. Three different pieces of the human being finding their souls and leaving all these modern sacrificed landscapes far behind. Bass and guitar are left aside to create a brand new musical horizon : an unhappy medium between Chopin, Nirvana, Danny Elfman and Envy, somewhere in Alaska.
T. Piano
Y. Drums
M. Yelling
After You
My Own Private Alaska Lyrics
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Criminals are saints
After you
Whores are nurses
After you
I'm not scared at all
After you
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
After you
Hangmen are friends
After you
Soldiers are tourists
After you
I'm not scared at all
After you
Dead and unbreakable
Let's bury it, you'll see your crime
How can I be alive after you?
So wash my memory
The lyrics to My Own Private Alaska's song "After You" are rich in metaphorical meanings. On the surface, it appears to be a love song in which the singer expresses how he is no longer afraid of the world after having fallen in love. However, there are darker undercurrents present in this song beneath the surface, and the true meaning is open to interpretation.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has seen the worst of humanity and that the person he is singing to has helped him overcome his fear. Criminals, who are commonly seen as evil, are now saints. Whores, who are often the subject of contempt and scorn, are now seen as angelic beings. Hangmen, soldiers, and other dangerous figures all become harmless after the presence of the person he is singing to.
The repetition of the line "Could it be a life?" suggests that the singer is questioning their own existence and the meaning of life itself. The phrase "burying my own corpse" could be taken as a metaphor for the death of old ways and habits, and a rebirth into a new life.
Line by Line Meaning
After you
Only because of you
Criminals are saints
The standards of good and bad may vary depending on your presence.
After you
Only because of you
Whores are nurses
People who have done wrong can become good with your guidance.
After you
Only because of you
I'm not scared at all
You give me the courage to face all fears.
After you
Only because of you
Now that I've seen evil
I have the ability to recognize what's bad in this world, thanks to you.
Could it be a life?
Is this really a life worth living?
Never reminding
I don't even want to remember it.
Could it be my life?
Is this really the life I should be living?
Erase erase
I want to forget and start over.
Could it be a life?
Is this really a life worth living?
Never reminding
I don't even want to remember it.
Could it be?
Is there any other possibility?
Burying my own corpse
I am willing to let go of my old self to become someone new.
After you
Only because of you
Hangmen are friends
Even the worst people can become close to me with your influence.
After you
Only because of you
Soldiers are tourists
People who harm others can become peaceful sightseers with your guidance.
After you
Only because of you
I'm not scared at all
You give me the courage to face all fears.
After you
Only because of you
Dead and unbreakable
I feel invincible and at peace with death because of your presence.
Let's bury it, you'll see your crime
If we let go of the past, you'll realize how much you've hurt me.
How can I be alive after you?
I'm completely dependent on you for my well-being.
So wash my memory
Erase all the bad memories and replace them with your goodness.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@arseniylobastov878
After you
The criminals are saints
After you
The whores are nurses
After you
I'm not scared at all
After you
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
After you
The Hangmen are friends
After you
The soldiers are tourists
After you
I'm not scared at all
After you
Dead and unbreakable
Let's bury it, you'll see your crime
How can I be alive after you ?
@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