Afterlife
Upon Wings Lyrics
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I looked back today and felt your touch closing my eyes
Now you've gone away too soon
One last time I want to say goodbye and hold you inside
Upon Wings's song, Afterlife describes the longing for a loved one who has passed away. The lyrics depict the pain of missing someone and wanting to hold them close despite knowing that they are no longer physically there. The lines, "I looked back today and felt your taste inside my heart" and "I looked back today and felt your touch closing my eyes," suggest that the memories of this loved one are still vivid and powerful, and that their presence can be felt even after death. The line "Now you've gone away too soon" highlights the sense of loss and regret in the song, while the final line "One last time I want to say goodbye and hold you inside" reveals a desire for closure and a final goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
I looked back today and felt your taste inside my heart
As I remembered the past today, I felt the emotional memory of you deep within my being.
I looked back today and felt your touch closing my eyes
As I reflected on the past, I felt the sensory recollection of your touch causing me to close my eyes in remembrance.
Now you've gone away too soon
Sadly, you have left this life prematurely.
One last time I want to say goodbye and hold you inside
I yearn for the chance to bid you farewell and embrace your memory within me for one final moment.
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