Afterglow
Teenage Wrist Lyrics
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I believe we made it out
Bury your head in my heart now
When its too loud
Take another ride and hold it in
Chemicals rise and grace your skin
Bury your head in my heart now
And take me down
Young, light, and over feeling low
When your heart is so hard
And you are all alone
All I need now
Is the light from the afterglow
All I see now
Is the smoke from the aftershow
All I need now
Is the light fromthe afterglow
All I see now
Its all I see, you're all I need
Lay your head down on me
I can see theres something else
Open your heavy eyes
I will lead you underground
Take another dive and wath me die
A blooming love a beautiful lie
Bury your head in my heart now
All I need now
Is the light from the afterglow
All I see now
Is the smoke from the aftershow
All I need now
Is the light from the afterglow
All I see now
Its all I see you're all I need
The song "Afterglow" by Teenage Wrist is an emotional and heartfelt ballad that explores the themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. The lyrics describe a relationship that has gone through its fair share of struggles, but has ultimately come out stronger on the other side. The lines "Lay your head down on me/I believe we made it out/Bury your head in my heart now" speak to the idea of finding comfort and solace in the person you love, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. The singer of the song is offering themselves as a place of refuge for their loved one, a safe haven where they can rest and recover from the world around them.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "All I need now/Is the light from the afterglow/All I see now/Is the smoke from the aftershow", which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the aftermath of a difficult experience. The afterglow represents the positive and beautiful remnants of something that was once chaotic and painful, while the smoke represents the lingering effects of that pain. The singer is searching for the light in the darkness, hoping to find a way through the pain and into a brighter future.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics take on a more somber tone, with lines like "Take another dive and watch me die/A blooming love a beautiful lie" hinting at the possibility of heartbreak and betrayal. However, the chorus repeats once again, reinforcing the idea that even in the darkest of times, there is still hope to be found.
Overall, "Afterglow" is a beautifully written and deeply personal song that speaks to the struggles and triumphs of love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay your head down on me
Rest your head on me
I believe we made it out
I think we survived
Bury your head in my heart now
Find comfort in my love
When it's too loud
When the noise is overwhelming
Take another ride and hold it in
Take another hit and keep it in
Chemicals rise and grace your skin
Drugs make you feel good
And take me down
Bring me with you
We are hardly sober
We're usually high
Young, light, and over feeling low
We're young, carefree, and done with sadness
When your heart is so hard
When you're emotionally closed off
And you are all alone
When you feel lonely
All I need now, is the light from the afterglow
I only need the memory of our happiness
All I see now, is the smoke from the aftershow
All I see now is the remnants of our fun
Its all I see, you're all I need
All I see is you and all I need is you
I can see theres something else
I can sense there's more to you
Open your heavy eyes
Wake up and see me
I will lead you underground
I'll show you a darker, hidden world
Take another dive and watch me die
Take another hit and witness my meaningless existence
A blooming love a beautiful lie
Our love appeared great, but it was fake
Bury your head in my heart now
Get lost in my affection
All I need now, is the light from the afterglow
I only need the remnants of our joy
All I see now, is the smoke from the aftershow
All I see now is the evidence of our pleasure
Its all I see, you're all I need
I see nothing else but you and I only need you
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joey A Mancosu
Lay your head down on me
I believe we made it out
Bury your head in my heart now
When it's too loud
Take another ride and hold it in
Chemicals burn and graze your skin
@plazmikpond
[Verse 1]
Lay your head down on me
I believe we made it out
Bury your head in my heart now
When it's too loud
Take another ride and hold it in
Chemicals rise and grace your skin
Bury your head in my heart now
And take me down
We are hardly sober
Young, light, and over feeling low
When your heart is so hard
And you are all alone
[Chorus]
All I need now
Is the light from the afterglow
All I see now
Is the smoke from the aftershow
All I need now
Is the light from the afterglow
All I see now
It's all I see, you're all I need
[Verse 2]
Lay your head down on me
I can see there's something else
Open your heavy eyes
I will lead you underground
Take another dive and watch me die
A blooming love, a beautiful lie
Bury your head in my heart now
[Chorus]
All I need now
Is the light from the afterglow
All I see now
Is the smoke from the aftershow
All I need now
Is the light from the afterglow
All I see now
It's all I see, you're all I need
here on 5/26/2022
@vitaminka225
Just discovered them like last week and I love all of their songs, it’s so rare for me! 🖤
@drrockzo1537
Aged like fine wine
@jennasalzan1808
Teenage Wrist is addicting and nostalgic. Takes me back to a little while ago when I went to nyc and when I left, I looked over the bridge with such sadness at the Manhattan skyline because I just love that city so damn and hate leaving it every time. This song brings that back.
@tylersurman6214
Anyone else thinking this "side project" would make a fantastic return to post-punk if they kept playing for a few years?
@rodrigotellez8934
I like it better than the main ones
@charliejackson7043
I mean you weren't really wrong
@dieselsteam1110
There back now
@colinhall4933
This aged well lol
@achillespullo5761
Kinda feel like grunge is coming back for sure. Including my band. 🤘