Afterglow Lyrics

Lyric discussion by capitalg 

Cover art for Afterglow lyrics by INXS

hi everyone this is my first post here. i've heard that this song is about how the new singer (whats his name?) is feeling about filling into the shoes of the late michael hutchinson, he's apparently living in hutchinson's "Afterglow".. well thats just my opinion, its ultimately upto the listener to relate to it in her/his own special way...like Tagore said "It takes two to make music, the musician who plays the song in reality and the listener who plays the song in his head".. enjoy! this is a great song :-)

I agree that the meaning is unique to each listener. For me, it is about my relationship with my friend turned lover. Due to our circumstances, we don't see each other very often, but when we are together, we lose all track of time. Our feelings remain unspoken, but I can see it in his eyes, feel it in his touch. We spend a few blissful hours together and then he disappears until I see him again. I live in his afterglow realizing I have to sacrifice my feelings so I can function without him. My sorrow vanishes the moment...