Lyric discussion by inadaynotmyown2 

Cover art for Afterglow lyrics by Vanessa Carlton

I think this song is about the ending of a relationship..or maybe the end of a night together. ;-)

It seems that the relationship was very complicated and she didn't get to show who she really was through it "there's some words I never told you, the sound rings out like the truth"

The next verse is just saying to the guy, "if you could just see me now...for who I really am"...like the other person never took the time to see the girl inside.

"as I sit here...." is basically thinking about the good feelings she had with this guy..she's still not over it yet and she hopes that they will be together again.

so what do YOU guys think? :-)