The name is u… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Wander.
The name is used by a Dutch drone project, a San Francisco based post-rock band, and a pop-punk band.
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1. Dutch: Since Beequeen will no longer be releasing drone-music, Wander was formed in the winter of 2000. Principally based on organ-drones, Wander has plans to release their material on various formats, but on every format only once. There's a nice challenge... Wander will also perform live.
2. American: Wander is a post-rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area that formed in 2013.
Their sound can be compared to the post-rock bands Mono & Godspeed You! Black Emperor but with faster tempos and intricate drumming like the japanese math rock bands Toe & tΓ©. In 2013 they released their debut 10" on their D.I.Y label Headless Queen Records.
3. Wander is a pop-punk band from Maryland who formed in April 2013. They released their debut album 'Wander' on the 26th of August 2014.
Afterimage
Wander Lyrics
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Full of shock I was lost in your familiar stare
Feeling your breath in the frozen air
Frost running through my hair
Cant be imagined
You spoke so soft I could barely hear
You were close like a ghost
No more hopes by calling me a fear
You disappeared
The second time I was more prepared
I do know more but before you left me in despair
And out of heaven I'll say a prayer
Cause I need you to be here
I only wanted to understand
Why you went, what this meant, to prevent you from a beating end
But this seemed counterintuitive
And I'm left alone again
Alone agin
Is this your spirit trying to make amends
Now that you've left your family and your friends
Caught in the current from the ocean of your misery and regret
Thought I would follow into the cosmos
Free from the sorrows of existence
But what I found was hollow
I wallow in what's left of your after image
Wanted to ask you what's after this
Wanted to know if it's really worth it
Wanna know why you abandoned me
Find out what made you think you deserve this
But I can't see you anymore
Your presence fading away
My heart sinks through the floor
I can't see you
No I can't see you
Is this your spirit trying to make amends
Now that you've left your family and your friends
Caught in the current from the ocean of your misery and regret
Thought I would follow into the cosmos
Free from the sorrows of existence
But what I found was hollow
I wallow in what's left of your after image
Of your after image
Of your after image
The song βAfterimageβ by Wander is a haunting and emotional reflection on loss and grieving. The first verse opens with the singer waking up to see someone they have lost but still seem to have a strong connection with. The lyrics express the shock and disbelief that come with encountering someone who has passed away. The intense emotions are conveyed by the use of the icy and cold imagery, such as when the singer feels the βfrost running through [their] hairβ. Despite the vividness of the encounter, the person disappears, leaving the singer grappling with their own sense of loneliness and confusion.
The second verse reveals that the singer was hoping to find an explanation for the person's death, but that now seems unlikely. They are left with a sense of hopelessness and questions that will never be answered. The lyric βThought I would follow into the cosmos/Free from the sorrows of existence/But what I found was hollowβ is especially poignant because it highlights the singer's search for meaning and purpose in the wake of the loss.
Throughout the song, the imagery of an afterimage resonates with the singer's feelings of absence and loss. An afterimage is defined as an image that persists after a visual stimulus is removed, and it represents the idea that even when someone is gone, their presence and impact still resonate. Overall, βAfterimageβ is a powerful and moving tribute to the struggles of grief and the search for meaning in the aftermath of loss.
* The song has been described as a tribute to the lead singer's late grandfather.
* The song was written in memory of the singer's grandfather and aimed at exploring the themes of the afterlife and the experiencing of grief.
* The single-like music video for the song was released on YouTube on December 19, 2019, by Wander called the project a "bittersweet release".
* Wander would not categorize as a specific genre, but "Afterimage" is similar to alternative rock and indie pop.
* The song was written and performed by Kyle Todd, who is a lead vocalist, harmonica player, and rhythm guitarist for Wander.
* It has a runtime of 4 minutes and 14 seconds and is available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
* The song was produced by Vincent Cellucci.
* Audio Addiction Records, known for their record label of young artists coming straight out of college, released the song under a standard music license on December 6, 2019.
* Wander has previously performed with artists like Ben Howard, The Lone Bellow, and The String Cheese Incident.
* The song has been featured on various playlists, including New Indie Friday and The Indie Folx.
Chords (if known):
E, B, C#m, A
E, B, A, C#m
A, C#m, B, E
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up to see you standing there
I became conscious to witness your presence in front of me
Full of shock I was lost in your familiar stare
I was shocked and confused seeing your familiar gaze
Feeling your breath in the frozen air
I sensed your breath in the cold and still air
Frost running through my hair
I felt a chill in my hair as if it was covered in frost
Cant be imagined
It's hard to believe
You spoke so soft I could barely hear
You talked in such a low volume that I had a hard time hearing you
You were close like a ghost
You were near to me like a ghost but not visible
No more hopes by calling me a fear
I lost my hopes of ever fearing you again
Just as your image was coming clear I reached but you disappeared
As your image was getting clearer, I tried to reach out to you but you vanished
You disappeared
You vanished from my sight
The second time I was more prepared
When I saw you again, I was mentally ready for it
I do know more but before you left me in despair
I have more knowledge now, but before you left me feeling hopeless
And out of heaven I'll say a prayer
I'll offer a prayer to the heavens
Cause I need you to be here
Because I want you to be present with me
I only wanted to understand
I just wished to comprehend
Why you went, what this meant, to prevent you from a beating end
Why did you leave, what was the reason behind it, and to stop you from meeting a brutal demise
But this seemed counterintuitive
But it felt like a contradiction or against common sense
And I'm left alone again
And I'm left isolated once more
Alone agin
Alone once again
Is this your spirit trying to make amends
Is this your soul attempting to make things right
Now that you've left your family and your friends
Now that you've departed from your loved ones
Caught in the current from the ocean of your misery and regret
Trapped in the flow from the vast body of your sadness and remorse
Thought I would follow into the cosmos
I believed I would join you in the universe
Free from the sorrows of existence
Free from the grief and suffering of being alive
But what I found was hollow
But instead what I discovered was empty and unfulfilling
I wallow in what's left of your after image
I am engulfed in what is remaining from your image
Wanted to ask you what's after this
Wished to inquire what is beyond this
Wanted to know if it's really worth it
Needed to find out if it's truly valuable
Wanna know why you abandoned me
Desire to understand why you deserted me
Find out what made you think you deserve this
Discover what led you to believe that you are worthy of this
But I can't see you anymore
But I am unable to see you now
Your presence fading away
Your existence is diminishing
My heart sinks through the floor
I feel sorrow and despair deep within me
Of your after image
Of the remaining memory of you
Contributed by Dominic O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oli Searcy
I'm surprised this doesn't have more views, it's beautiful.
Oli Searcy
Your opinion, but I think it's fantastic.
We Are Triumphant
it will pick up, Glad you enjoy it though :)
Michael Fromaget
i like this song all of your songs and your vocal covers im 17 and in a metal band but how do you sing like that and scream good but not raw vocals and i was wondering can you help me please thanks
Otavio Bueno
Γ uma pena mesmo, essa musica Γ© foda demais
KakaKrabbyPatty
Still here 5 years later. This song has a special place in my heart.
We Are Triumphant
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Jordan Brackett
Goosebumps every time
We Are Triumphant
One of my personal favorites!
π Giuliana π
This is absolutely beautiful... I don't know why but it means so much to me and makes me feel and cry so deeply.. I can feel the passion behind it. Thank you so fuckin much for creating this music and for sharing your gifts...it heals the soul