Raised in a musical family, Paige fell in love with singing and writing her own lyrics at the influential age of 13. By the time she was 18, she had honed these skills and was collaborating with her older brother, Chase Duddy. In 2016, XYLØ released their debut EP, embarked on national tours, performed at countless festivals, accumulated millions of streams and earned a platinum plaque for their collaboration with The Chainsmokers on the song, “Setting Fires” (by The Chainsmokers featuring XYLØ). After the release of their successful single “I Still Wait For You” in 2017, XYLØ evolved into a whole new musical artist. Having grown up behind the mic, Paige found her own powerful voice; one that currently resonates worldwide - both sonically and lyrically. She and her brother mutually parted ways, allowing her to shine and him to pursue his own endeavors.
2018 is a new chapter for XYLØ and an emergence for Paige as a solo artist. “I’ve spent the last 9 months discovering myself as a young woman and as a singer/musician - with all the ups and downs that brings. The new music is about what I’ve gone through during this time, from living on my own for the first time, to facing the changing relationships in my life."
Four EPs named pretty sad (2019), yes & no (2019), The Ganglands of My Heart (2020) and OUTSIDERS CLUB (2020) self-released by XYLØ under Pretty Records. The title track from "yes & no" is her most successful single on Spotify as an independent artist to date, with almost 15 million streams.
Afterlife
XYLØ Lyrics
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Follows me around everywhere I go
And I don't need your sympathy, no
I need a fuckin' miracle, oh
Red wine teeth stain, it's been a long day
I just want your love, not your money
Leave me here, I'll be fine
I'll wait for the stars to align
'Cause oh, how the other half live
With their perfect skin
And oh, how I'll never be, never be
Just like them, so
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
Don't watch TV no more
The news fuckin' scares me, new world war
And I don't wanna run away, no
I need a fuckin' holiday
So bad blood bankrupt out of love and luck
I'll get the keys to your Murciélago
Another drink will see me through
Feeling invincible
So oh, how the other half live
With their perfect teeth
And oh, how I'll never be, never be
Just like them, so
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
We're still young, but we got older
We don't believe everything that we're told, yeah
We just wanna love, we just wanna be loved
We're still young, but we got older
We don't believe everything that we're told, yeah
We just wanna love, we just wanna be loved
So I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
XYLØ's song "Afterlife" is a poignant reflection on the struggles we face as individuals and our desire to find purpose, meaning, and love in a world that seems to be moving too fast. The song begins with the feeling of being cursed with bad luck, which feels inescapable and ever-present, and the need for a miracle rather than sympathy. The opening lines establish a despondent tone that permeates throughout the song.
The singer of the song reflects on the differences that exist between the people who seem to have it all – the "perfect skin" and "perfect teeth." They aim to be like them, but they know deep down that they never can be. The song conveys a deep sense of inadequacy, something that many people can relate to amidst the pervasive social media-driven culture that constantly propagates unattainable perfection.
The chorus expresses a desire to be loved and to experience a good time in an afterlife, emphasizing the need to escape current worldly afflictions. Additionally, the bridge of the song serves as a celebration of youth, a reminder that even as we age, we still yearn for love and acceptance. Ultimately, "Afterlife" is a thought-provoking song, one that acknowledges our everyday struggles and our appetite for a simpler, easier life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bad luck baby, you know
I have a streak of bad luck that follows me everywhere I go
Follows me around everywhere I go
My bad luck is inescapable
And I don't need your sympathy, no
I don't want pity from anyone
I need a fuckin' miracle, oh
I need a drastic change in my life, something miraculous
Red wine teeth stain, it's been a long day
I've had a tough day, my teeth are stained from drinking red wine
I just want your love, not your money
I want genuine love and affection, not money or material possessions
Leave me here, I'll be fine
I can handle being alone
I'll wait for the stars to align
I'll wait for the universe to bring me what I need
'Cause oh, how the other half live
I envy the lives of those who have everything they want
With their perfect skin
They have flawless physical appearance
And oh, how I'll never be, never be
I know I'll never have what they have
Just like them, so
I can't be like them
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
I'm hoping for a better life after death
To show me a good time, baby
I want to experience the enjoyable parts of life
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I want to be rescued from my current situation and receive love
Don't watch TV no more
I don't watch television anymore
The news fuckin' scares me, new world war
I'm terrified of the news and the possibility of a new world war
And I don't wanna run away, no
I don't want to escape my problems
I need a fuckin' holiday
I need a break, a vacation
So bad blood bankrupt out of love and luck
I've had a lot of misfortune and heartbreak
I'll get the keys to your Murciélago
I want access to luxury, a fancy lifestyle
Another drink will see me through
Drinking alcohol helps me cope with my problems
Feeling invincible
I feel like nothing can bring me down
We're still young, but we got older
We're getting older, but we're not old yet
We don't believe everything that we're told, yeah
We're skeptical of what we hear, we question things
We just wanna love, we just wanna be loved
All we really want is love and affection
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
I'm hopeful for a better life after death
To show me a good time, baby
I hope to experience the pleasurable aspects of life
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I want someone to rescue me and show me love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lee Anthony Newell, Chase Parker Duddy, Paige Duddy, Cid Eduardo Meireles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrSuicideSheep
Here are the lyrics :)
I’m bad luck baby
you know,
follows me around everywhere I go
and I don’t need your sympathy, no
I need a fuckin’ miracle oh.
Red wine teeth stain
It’s been a long day,
I just want your love not your money
leave me here ill be fine
I’ll wait for the stars to align
‘Cause ohh how the other half live
with their perfect skin
and, oh, how I’ll never be never be
just like them
So I, I ,I’m waiting for the afterlife
to show me a good time baby , somebody save me
I just wanna be loved
I, I ,I’m waiting for the afterlife
to show me a good time baby , somebody save me
I just wanna be loved
Don’t watch tv no more.
The News fuckin’ scares me
new world war and
I don’t wanna run away, no
I need a fuckin’ holiday
so badblood bankrupt out of love and luck
I’ll get the keys to your Mercialago
another drink will see me through
feeling invincible.
‘Cause ohh how the other half live
with their perfect teeth
and oh how ill never be never be
just like them so
I, I ,I’m waiting for the afterlife
to show me a good time baby , somebody save me
I just wanna be loved
I, I ,I’m waiting for the afterlife
to show me a good time baby , somebody save me
I just wanna be loved
We’re still young but
we got older
we don’t believe everything that were told yeah
we just love we just wanna be loved
we’re still young but
we got older
we don’t believe everything that were told yeah
we just wanna love we just wanna be loved, so
So I, I ,I’m waiting for the afterlife
to show me a good time baby , somebody save me
I just wanna be loved
I, I ,I’m waiting for the afterlife
to show me a good time baby , somebody save me
I just wanna be loved
@emmaem2094
[Verse 1:]
I'm bad luck baby, you know
Follows me around everywhere I go
And I don't need your sympathy, no
I need a fuckin' miracle, oh
Red wine teeth stain, it's been a long day
I just want your love, not your money
Leave me here, I'll be fine
I'll wait for the stars to align
[Pre-Chorus:]
Cause oh, how the other half live
With their perfect skin
And oh, how I'll never be, never be
Just like them, so
[Chorus:]
I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
[Verse 2:]
Don't watch T.V. no more
The news fuckin' scares me, new world war
And I don't wanna run away, no
I need a fuckin' holiday
So bad blood bankrupt out of love and luck
I'll get the keys to your Murciélago
Another drink will see me through
Feeling invincible
[Pre-Chorus:]
So oh, how the other half live
With their perfect teeth
And oh, how I'll never be, never be
Just like them, so
[Chorus:]
I, I am waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I am waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
[Bridge:]
We're still young, but we got older
We don't believe everything that were told, yeah
We just wanna love, we just wanna be loved
We're still young, but we got older
We don't believe everything that were told, yeah
We just wanna love, we just wanna be loved
[Chorus:]
So I, I am waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I am waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
@panta_rei_222
Lyrics
I'm bad luck baby, you know
Follows me around everywhere I go
And I don't need your sympathy, no
I need a fuckin' miracle, oh
Red wine teeth stain, it's been a long day
I just want your love, not your money
Leave me here, I'll be fine
I'll wait for the stars to align
'Cause oh, how the other half live
With their perfect skin
And oh, how I'll never be, never be
Just like them, so
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
Don't watch TV no more
The news fuckin' scares me, new world war
And I don't wanna run away, no
I need a fuckin' holiday
So bad blood bankrupt out of love and luck
I'll get the keys to your Murciélago
Another drink will see me through
Feeling invincible
So oh, how the other half live
With their perfect teeth
And oh, how I'll never be, never be
Just like them, so
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
We're still young, but we got older
We don't believe everything that we're told, yeah
We just wanna love, we just wanna be loved
We're still young, but we got older
We don't believe everything that we're told, yeah
We just wanna love, we just wanna be loved
So I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
I, I, I'm waiting for the afterlife
To show me a good time, baby
Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved
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wowza !
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Love your music.. thank you
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Looking forward to seeing you in London on the 4th Sept
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im seeing you at the ROXY :)
@MrSuicideSheep
Ohhhh this is heaven to my ears!
@MrSuicideSheep
***** I don't smoke but I'd love to chill in heaven :)
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Thanks Sheepy!!!
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