After Lunch
Nonemis Lyrics

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Remember the way you made me feel
Such young love but
Something in me knew that it was real
Frozen in my head

Pictures I'm living through for now
Trying to remember all the good times
Our life was cutting through so loud

Memories are playing in my dull mind
I hate this part paper hearts
And I'll hold a piece of yours
Don't think I would just forget about it
Hoping that you won't forget about it

Everything is gray under these skies
Wet mascara
Hiding every cloud under a smile
When there's cameras
And I just can't reach out to tell you
That I always wonder what you're up to

Pictures I'm living through for now
Trying to remember all the good times
Our life was cutting through so loud
Memories are playing in my dull mind
I hate this part paper hearts
And I'll hold a piece of yours
Don't think I would just forget about it
Hoping that you won't forget

I live through pictures as if I was right there by your side
But you'll be good without me and if I could just give it some time
I'll be alright

Goodbye, love, you flew right by love

Pictures I'm living through for now
Trying to remember all the good times
Our life was cutting through so loud
Memories are playing in my dull mind
I hate this part paper hearts
And I'll hold a piece of yours

Don't think I would just forget about it
Hoping that you won't forget

Overall Meaning

The song "After Lunch" by Nonemis is a melancholic reflection of lost love and the pain of holding onto the memories that still remain. It begins with the singer reminiscing about the way their first love made them feel, acknowledging that despite their young age, there was something genuine about it. However, the memories are now frozen in their head, and they are left only with the pictures of the past, desperately trying to remember all the good times.

The chorus of the song brings out the intense emotions of the singer, as they express their hatred towards the parting of ways with someone who held a significant place in their heart. They still hold onto a piece of that person, hoping they won't forget them, but as the line "everything is gray under these skies" suggests, the pain of separation is still very much present.

The second verse describes the struggle of putting up a smile and hiding behind wet mascara when out in the world, but still wondering what the other person is up to. The song ends with a bittersweet goodbye and a message of hope that the singer will eventually be alright.

Overall, the song is a simple yet poignant account of heartbreak and the lingering pain of lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

Remember the way you made me feel
Recall the emotions you evoked within me

Such young love but
Our love was youthful and inexperienced

Something in me knew that it was real
I felt a genuine connection with you

Frozen in my head
The memories remain vivid in my mind

Pictures I'm living through for now
I cling to the visuals of our experiences

Trying to remember all the good times
I attempt to recollect all the positive moments

Our life was cutting through so loud
Our existence was vibrant and energetic

Memories are playing in my dull mind
I reminisce, even though everything seems grey

I hate this part paper hearts
I dread this stage of separation

And I'll hold a piece of yours
I'll treasure a keepsake of our love