Afterhours
Troyboi & Diplo ft. Nina Sky Lyrics


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Open, living for the night like it is golden
Yeah I came to win I'm never folding
I just wanna dance among the stars
These afterhours got me charged and

Open, living for the night like it is golden
Yeah I came to win I'm never folding
I just wanna dance among the stars
These afterhours got me charged and

I just wanna dance among the stars
I just wanna dance among the stars
I just wanna dance among the stars
These afterhours got me charged
Afterhours got me charged
Afterhours got me charged
Afterhours got me charged

Open, living for the night like it is golden
Yeah I came to win I'm never folding
I just wanna dance among the stars
These afterhours got me charged and

Open, living for the night like it is golden
Yeah I came to win I'm never folding
I just wanna dance among the stars
These afterhours got me charged and

I just wanna dance among the stars
I just wanna dance among the stars
I just wanna dance among the stars

Afterhours got me charged
Afterhours got me charged
Afterhours got me charged
I just wanna dance among the stars
I just wanna dance among the stars
I just wanna dance among the stars
These afterhours got me charged




I just wanna dance among the stars
I just wanna dance among the stars

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to TroyBoi & Diplo's "Afterhours" feat. Nina Sky are an ode to the nightlife, where the singer declares their desire to dance among the stars and live for the night as if it were golden. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and empowerment where the singer is unafraid to take risks and never gives up, always aiming to win. The idea of afterhours denotes the party culture that goes on after regular business hours, where the music and the atmosphere charge the people who are present, allowing them to escape from their daily routines and dance among the stars.


The repetition of the line "I just wanna dance among the stars" emphasizes the desire to escape into a fantastical world where there are no rules, no limitations, and no inhibitions. The lyrics make a direct connection between the afterhours atmosphere and the sense of being charged, in the electric sense, that people experience, showing that they are energized and transformed by the experience.


Overall, the lyrics of "Afterhours" are an anthem to the party culture, where the nightlife becomes a magical escape from the mundane world, allowing the singer to dance among the stars and be charged by the atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

Open, living for the night like it is golden
Being open to new experiences and living life to the fullest, especially at night, as if every moment is valuable and precious


Yeah I came to win I'm never folding
Having a competitive mindset and never giving up or backing down from challenges


I just wanna dance among the stars
Desiring to express oneself through dance and feeling free amongst the vastness of space


These afterhours got me charged and
Feeling energized and alive during after-hours, which are typically late-night events or parties that occur after regular operating hours


Afterhours got me charged
Feeling an adrenaline rush and excitement during after-hours, which are often associated with a sense of liberation and freedom


I just wanna dance among the stars
Reiterating the desire to express oneself through dance and feeling free amongst the vastness of space


I just wanna dance among the stars
Reiterating the desire to express oneself through dance and feeling free amongst the vastness of space




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Wesley Pentz, Nicole Albino, Natalie Albino, Henry Troy

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