Afterglow
The Driver Era Lyrics
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Down in Mexico (down in Mexico)
Not that long ago (not that long ago)
We were all alone (we were all alone)
And as my blood is filled with drinks (blood is filled with drinks)
I′m wondering if you could be the one spending all my days
Now my head is filled with dreams (head is filled with dreams)
Oh, no, away she goes, the way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
Oh, no, away she goes, the way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
Oh, oh no (no, no)
Oh, yeah
Yeah, the water′s cold (yeah, the water′s cold, mm)
But her body's warm (but her body′s warm)
But see, I told her no (see, I told her no)
But she's been here before (she took off her clothes)
And as we′re dancing on the beach (dancing on the beach)
I'm wondering if you could be the one spending all my days
We pretend these stupid things (pretend these stupid things)
′Cause we just want to feel love and leave but our high is bound to fade
Oh, no, away she goes, the way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
Oh, no, away she goes, the way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
Oh, I think it′s time I told her, these words about her
She knew from the first verse, the memories in Cabo
Away she goes, the way she knows
She′s leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
Baby, can I kick it with you (with you)
Again sometime? (want to kick it with you)
We'll go back to that place, me and you
We′ll dance all night
With my memories you sleep (memories you sleep)
It's hard to picture your face now that I′m drifting out to sea
Oh, no, away she goes, the way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
Oh, no, away she goes, the way she knows
She′s leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
Oh, oh, I think it's time I told her, that these words about her
She knew from the first verse, the memories in Cabo
Away she goes, the way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow, in afterglow
An afterglow
An afterglow
Afterglow
The song "Afterglow" by The Driver Era tells the story of a fleeting romantic encounter in Mexico. The lyrics reveal the singer's regret as he reflects on the short-lived relationship that he had with his partner. The singer remembers drinking while wondering if his partner would be the one to spend all of his days with. However, his partner's dreams were only past 17, and the singer's time with her was overstayed. Despite this, the couple engages in a romantic dance on the beach, pretending that their love could last. As they part ways, the singer realizes that his partner is leaving him in an afterglow, a warm feeling after a passionate moment.
The song captures the fleeting nature of romance often experienced by people who engage in summer flings. Despite the passionate moments shared, the relationship ends as quickly as it started. The lyrics also suggest that often people engage in romantic relationships just to feel love, but they know deep down that it is bound to fade.
Overall, "Afterglow" by The Driver Era is a catchy song that uses vivid lyrics that capture the essence of summer love in Mexico.
Line by Line Meaning
It's how the story goes
The events that took place are just as expected and follow a typical narrative.
Down in Mexico
The events being described took place in Mexico.
Not that long ago
The events are recent and haven't happened a long time ago.
We were all alone
The people in the events were alone and didn't have anyone else around them.
And as my blood is filled with drinks
The artist had been drinking and their bloodstream was filled with alcohol.
I'm wondering if you could be the one spending all my days
The singer is thinking about whether the person they're with is someone they'd want to spend more time with.
Now my head is filled with dreams
The singer has hopes and desires for the future.
But yours are only past 17 and our time is overstayed
The person the artist is with is young and their time together is coming to an end.
Yeah, the water's cold
The water at the beach where they are is cold.
But her body's warm
The person the artist is with is warm and brings the artist comfort.
But see, I told her no
The singer said no to something the other person wanted.
But she's been here before
The other person has been in a similar situation before and is familiar with it.
And as we're dancing on the beach
The singer and the other person are dancing on the beach.
We pretend these stupid things
The things they're talking about aren't important but they're pretending they are because they want to feel love.
'Cause we just want to feel love and leave but our high is bound to fade
They're just looking for a quick emotional fix, but it won't last forever.
Oh, I think it's time I told her, these words about her
The artist feels it's time to tell the other person how they feel about them.
She knew from the first verse, the memories in Cabo
The other person knows what the artist is talking about because they were there when it happened (in Cabo).
Baby, can I kick it with you
The singer is asking if they can hang out with the other person again.
Again sometime? (want to kick it with you)
The singer is expressing their desire to hang out with the other person again.
We'll go back to that place, me and you
The artist wants to go back to a specific place with the other person.
We'll dance all night
The artist wants to dance with the other person all night.
With my memories you sleep
The artist is reminiscing about their time with the other person while they go to sleep.
It's hard to picture your face now that I'm drifting out to sea
As the singer is moving on from their time with the other person, they're finding it harder to remember what they look like.
An afterglow
This refers to the pleasant or warm feeling that lingers after a positive experience (here, their time in Mexico).
Afterglow
Another reference to the feeling of warmth or pleasure that lingers after an experience, especially an enjoyable one.
Writer(s): Shenandi, Josh Peck
Contributed by Jordyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jackson Austin
Lyricsss
It's how the story goes (it's how the story goes)
Down in Mexico (down in Mexico)
Not that long ago (not that long ago)
We were all alone (we were all alone)
And as my blood is filled with drinks (blood is filled with drinks)
I'm wondering if you could be the one spending all my days
Now my head is filled with dreams (head is filled with dreams)
But yours are only past 17 and our time is overstayed
Oh, no, away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
Oh, no, away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
Oh oh no
Oh yeah
Yeah, the water's cold (yeah, the water's cold)
But her body's warm (but her body's warm)
See, I told her no (see I told her no)
But she's been here before (she took off her clothes)
And as we're dancing on the beach (dancing on the beach)
I'm wondering if you could be the one spending all my days
We pretend these stupid things (pretend these stupid things)
'Cause we just want to feel love and leave but our high is bound to fade
Oh, no, away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
Oh, no, away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
Oh I think it's time I told her
These words about her
She knew from the first verse
The memories in Cabo
Away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
Baby, can I kick it with you (with you)
Again sometime (want to kick it with you)
Or go back to that place, me and you
We'll dance all night
With my memories you sleep (memories you sleep)
It's hard to picture your face now that I'm drifting out to sea
Oh, no, away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
Oh, no, away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
Oh oh I think it's time I told her
That these words about her
She knew from the first verse
The memories in Cabo
Away she goes
The way she knows
She's leaving me in afterglow
In afterglow
In afterglow
In afterglow, woah
In afterglow
Woah
Woah
Woah
luciddd
Afterglow letra
Así es como se termina la historia
abajo en México
No hace tanto tiempo
Estábamos todos solos
Como mi sangre está llena de bebida
Me pregunto si podrías ser el que
pasó todos mis días
Ahora mi cabeza está llena de sueños
Pero los tuyos son sólo pasa el 17 y nuestro
tiempo se queda más tiempo
Oh no, va por un camino que ella sabe
Me está dejando en resplandor en resplandor x2
Sí, el agua está fría
Pero su cuerpo cálido
Mira, le dije que no
Pero ella ha estado aquí antes del
Y estaban bailando en la playa
Me pregunto si podrías ser con quien
gaste todos mis días
Fingimos estas cosas estúpidas.
Porque solo queremos sentirnos encantadore.
Pero nuestra altura está destinada a desvanecerse.
Oh, no. Va por un camino que ella sabe.
Me está dejando en resplandor en resplandor x2.
Oh, creo que es el tiempo que le dijo
que estas palabras son de ella
ella sabía desde el primer verso
los recuerdos en Cabo
lejos que vaya una manera que ella sabe
ella me está dejando en resplandor en resplandor
bebé puede patearlo con usted de nuevo en algún momento
volveremos a ese lugar yo y tu
bailarías toda la noche
Con mis recuerdos tu duermes
Es difícil imaginar tu cara y ahora
Que estoy saliendo al mar
Oh, no. Va por un camino que ella sabe.
Me está dejando en resplandor en resplandor x2.
Oh, creo que es el tiempo que le dijo
que estas palabras son de ella
ella sabía desde el primer verso
los recuerdos en Cabo
lejos que vaya una manera que ella sabe
ella me está dejando en resplandor en resplandor
Toasted Pop
literally why aren’t they more popular?
Maria Solorzano
Toasted Pop My thoughts exactly
virline honore
Toasted Pop ikr
the make up chair
it hasnt even been a year yet just a few month and they where when they were in R5 but now they are back at the bottom so of course they wont be
Luke
People nowadays are more into mainstream songs.
Victor Daniel Castañeda
I know!!!!!! D: Their music is sooooo goood
chloe fuller
Unpopular opinion. I think they're better as the driver era. R5 wasn't mature enough for them and the driver era is a new more mature era. They started R5 when they were teenagers and now they're all over 21 and need something more mature. This fits so well, I am very sad that all 5 of them aren't the driver era but this is amazing regardless.
HershBoy TV
That's why they started the driver era but they said the putting a ''hold'' on R5
edgy spider guy
Also, i think they were signed with disney so they wouldnt have been able to release more mature stuff.
Abisola Ologbenla
they all practically are the Driver Era, they're touring and all of them played at the concert.