aftermath
SALTNPAPER Lyrics
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for a while
Drink from this glass
that you made for me
Play with the thought of leaving
this all behind
Dream a while of leaving
this city behind
Empty conversations
Empty conversations
going down
troubled elevation
without a reservation
Empty conversations
going down
If I could be the one to show you
Would you see
If I could be the one to tell you
Would you hear
If I could be the one to love you
Would you feel it
Don't tell the whole world
If I could be the one to tell you
Would you hear
If I could be the one to show you
Would you see
If I could be the one to love you
Would you feel it
Don't tell the whole world
Home again only for a short while
Yes I know that you'll be right back
but somehow I can't get over
The idea of being left here alone
Just come back home
The lyrics to SALTNPAPER's song Aftermath delve into the singer's feelings of loneliness and disconnectedness from the world around them. The opening lines encourage the listener to take a step back and observe the world around them, without necessarily engaging in it. The second line, "Drink from this glass that you made for me," images of drinking a glass of poison as if the singer is expecting the worst, which sets the melancholy tone for the song.
As the lyrics continue, we can see that the singer is dreaming of leaving the city and the people around them, who they find themselves having empty conversations with. They feel a sense of elevation without a reservation that comes from wanting to leave their problems behind. However, they wonder if anyone in this empty world would even notice if they were gone.
The chorus of the song is essentially a plea for love and connection. The singer is asking if they could be the one to show their loved one how to see the world, if they could be the one to tell them what they need to hear, and if they could be loved in return. The final line of the chorus, "Don't tell the whole world," speaks to the vulnerability and fear of rejection that the singer is feeling.
The final lines of the song reveal the singer's fear of being left alone. They know that their loved one will be back, but they still can't shake the feeling that they will be abandoned. The repetition of the line "Just come back home" speaks to the singer's desire for stability and love in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit and stare at the world
for a while
Take a moment to reflect on the world around you
Drink from this glass
that you made for me
Enjoy the simple things in life, especially those given by loved ones
Play with the thought of leaving
this all behind
Consider leaving the current situation and starting anew
Dream a while of leaving
this city behind
Imagine a life outside of the city, in a different environment
Empty conversations
Empty conversations
Empty conversations
going down
Meaningless conversations are draining and contribute to a sense of emptiness
troubled elevation
without a reservation
Empty conversations
going down
Difficult situations without clear solutions or guidance can be overwhelming and add to the feeling of emptiness
If I could be the one to show you
Would you see
If I could be the one to tell you
Would you hear
If I could be the one to love you
Would you feel it
Don't tell the whole world
Expressing love should be a personal interaction rather than a public display
Home again only for a short while
Yes I know that you'll be right back
but somehow I can't get over
The idea of being left here alone
Just come back home
Returning home temporarily can still be difficult, especially for those left behind after a departure
Contributed by Miles Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.