Afterthought
Troves Lyrics


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Wide awake, wide awake yet I've been dreaming
I'm yours to take, love that is lost and love is gained
Dance the shake, there's a part looks from afar
Savor the taste, let sweat and tears conquer my fears
You are my
AFTERTHOUGHT,
You are my
AFTERTHOUGHT

See you on the land side
We ruin things to pass time
See you on the land side
We ruin things to pass time

Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake
Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake
Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake
Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake

Still awake, still awake yet I've been dreaming
I'm yours to take, love is shattered and love is made
Tense the shape, battle scars and broken hearts
Savor the taste, blood, sweat and tears, tears

You are my
AFTERTHOUGHT,
You are my
AFTERTHOUGHT

See you on the land side
We ruin things to pass time
See you on the land side
We ruin things to pass time

Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake
Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake
Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake
Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake

You are my
AFTERTHOUGHT,




You are my
AFTERTHOUGHT

Overall Meaning

Troves's song Afterthought is a song about accepting the reality of a relationship, with all its ups and downs, and the idea that love can be lost and gained. The lyrics "Wide awake, wide awake yet I've been dreaming, I'm yours to take, love that is lost and love is gained" suggest that the singer is aware of the situation they are in and willing to give their love a chance even though it might have been lost before. The line "Dance the shake, there's a part looks from afar, Savor the taste, let sweat and tears conquer my fears" is an ode to the beauty and resilience of love, where the singer will embrace every part of it, including the hard parts, to keep it alive.


The chorus "You are my afterthought" highlights the fact that after everything that has happened, the singer still holds their love for their partner at the forefront of their thoughts. The lyrics "See you on the land side, We ruin things to pass time" suggest that the 'land side' represents stability and happiness in the relationship, but the singer recognizes that they've had to go through difficulties and make mistakes in order to get there.


In the second verse, the lyrics "Still awake, still awake yet I've been dreaming, I'm yours to take, love is shattered and love is made" show that the singer realizes that love doesn't always come easy, and it can be broken but also formed again. The line "Tense the shape, battle scars and broken hearts, Savor the taste, blood, sweat and tears, tears" alludes to the tumultuous nature of the relationship and the pain that the singer and their partner have been through, but they're still dedicated to making it work.


Overall, Afterthought is a song about the complexities of love and relationships, acceptance of the past, and hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Wide awake, wide awake yet I've been dreaming
Although I am physically present and alert, my mind is preoccupied with thoughts and dreams.


I'm yours to take, love that is lost and love is gained
I am willing to give myself to someone, despite the possibility of experiencing both love and heartbreak.


Dance the shake, there's a part looks from afar
Let loose and dance as if nobody is watching, even though there may be someone observing from a distance.


Savor the taste, let sweat and tears conquer my fears
Embrace both the joys and the struggles of life, and allow my perseverance and resilience to overcome my fears.


You are my AFTERTHOUGHT, You are my AFTERTHOUGHT
You are not my first priority, but rather an afterthought that I occasionally think about.


See you on the land side, We ruin things to pass time
We will meet again someday, and in the meantime, we engage in destructive behavior simply to occupy our time.


Awake, awake, awake, awake, awake
A repetition of the word 'awake', emphasizing an alertness and a sense of being alive and aware.


Still awake, still awake yet I've been dreaming
Despite being awake, I cannot shake off the presence of dreams and fantasies in my mind.


I'm yours to take, love is shattered and love is made
I am open to love, even though it may bring both heartbreak and happiness.


Tense the shape, battle scars and broken hearts
Withstand the struggles and hardships of life, even though they may leave physical and emotional scars.


Savor the taste, blood, sweat and tears, tears
Experience life to the fullest, even though it may involve both pain and joy.


You are my AFTERTHOUGHT, You are my AFTERTHOUGHT
You are not at the forefront of my mind, but rather a thought that occasionally enters my consciousness.




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Comments from YouTube:

Gareth F

Yes! The video is texturally beautiful and the song is AMAZING!

Paul Lennox

Gareth hit the nail on the head there.  Amazing stuff guys cant wait to catch you again live soon

Hugo Harris

Amazingly beautiful

StarLightNow

Are you guys still together? Because releasing two flawless tracks and then breaking up is just criminally unfair. Please still be recording music :)

gypsy

This is so fucking good.

MultiMsa1

Reminds me of blitzkids movt. nice

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