Here Comes The Night
The Afterglows Lyrics
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Somewhere in the world, somebody died.
I think they know just what you're like.
I think you aren't too cruel to be mine.
I didn't change for good this time.
I didn't lie, I said I was fine.
I didn't walk out of your life.
I think they know just what I'm like.
Make me feel something natural.
I think they don't like where you're going.
I think they might be right.
Your mouth opens like an ocean when I walk in your sight.
The credits haven't started
Rolling, but I can feel them comin' 'round.
Your heart opens like an ocean, I let myself drown.
The lyrics of The Afterglow's song Here Comes the Night convey a sense of chaos and intense emotions. The opening line "I think a bomb went off the day you were born. Somewhere in the world, somebody died" suggests that the person the singer is addressing has a powerful impact on the world around them. The contrast between birth and death creates an unsettling feeling, hinting at the idea that their existence is both creative and destructive. The following lines, "I think they know just what you're like. I think you aren't too cruel to be mine" express admiration and a sense of ownership, while also acknowledging that the subject of the song might have negative qualities. The lines "I think they don't like where you're going. I think they might be right" suggest that the singer might be aware of the potential consequences of being involved with this person.
In the chorus, there's a desire to escape and find a moment of joy amidst the troubles, "Take me out dancing, make me feel good about the wars. Make me feel something natural." The reference to wars shows how the world around them is troubled, but they want to find a brief moment of happiness. The lines "The credits haven't started rolling, but I can feel them comin' 'round. Your heart opens like an ocean, I let myself drown" suggest that there's a sense of fatalism and the singer is aware that the good times won't last. They're allowing themselves to be overwhelmed by the other person's emotions, like drowning in an ocean.
Line by Line Meaning
I think a bomb went off the day you were born.
You have a significant and powerful impact on the world around you, both positive and negative.
Somewhere in the world, somebody died.
Every action has a reaction, and sometimes the things that happen in life aren't fair or just.
I think they know just what you're like.
People can tell a lot about you based on your personality and behavior.
I think you aren't too cruel to be mine.
Despite any flaws or shortcomings, you are still worthy of love and affection.
I didn't change for good this time.
Although I may have made mistakes in the past, this time I am committed to being true to myself.
I didn't lie, I said I was fine.
I may not have been completely honest about my feelings, but I didn't want to burden you with my problems.
I didn't walk out of your life.
I may have distanced myself at times, but I never completely abandoned our relationship.
I think they know just what I'm like.
People can tell a lot about me based on my personality and behavior.
Take me out dancing, make me feel good about the wars.
Let's enjoy life and forget about all the negativity and conflict in the world.
Make me feel something natural.
I want to experience genuine emotions and connections without any artificiality or pretense.
I think they don't like where you're going.
Some people may not approve of your choices or direction in life.
I think they might be right.
Although it's hard to hear criticism or negativity, sometimes it can be helpful to listen to the opinions of others.
Your mouth opens like an ocean when I walk in your sight.
You have so much to say and so much passion inside of you, and I love seeing you express yourself.
The credits haven't started Rolling, but I can feel them comin' 'round.
Although we may be in the middle of something right now, I can sense that the end is near.
Your heart opens like an ocean, I let myself drown.
Your emotions are so intense and overwhelming that I can't help but get swept up in them and lose myself.
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