No matter what the bands says, music have different meanings for each one, and they know. For me its about love and sacrifice. The "afterlife" represents a passionate and fulfilling love that the person has experienced, but ultimately he decide to leave it behind to fulfill their responsibilities and commitments. It highlights the struggle between pursuing personal desires and fulfilling obligations to loved ones, emphasizing the complexities of decision-making and the sacrifices people may make in their lives.
'Like walking into a dream, so unlike what you've see.....
...Of your afterlife here so stay, you'll be back here soon anyway"
the man describes the feeling of being in love as akin to "walking into a dream" and something unlike anything he's ever experienced. He feels uncertain but drawn to this intense love because he's been waiting for it. It's a taste of an "afterlife," symbolizing a passionate and fulfilling love he never expected to encounter.
"I see a distant light, but girl this can't be right...
...I've come to grips with life and realize this is going too far"
The man he questions whether this intense love is right for him, as it may conflict with his obligations to his old family. He realizes that he might have entered into this love too soon. The old family could be his ex-wife with a couple of kids, or his parents.
Then he realizes it's going "too far" from the life he should be leading.
"This peace on earth's not right (with my back against the wall) ...
...Please understand I have to leave and carry on my own life"
He acknowledges that in this love, there is no pain or sense of time, but he also feels that the time is not right to fully embrace this new love.
The man asks for understanding and compassion from the person he loves.
"I don't belong here, I gotta move on dear escape from this afterlife ...
...Take me back inside when the time is right"
The chorus reflects the man's inner struggle. He knows he needs to move on from this intense love because he's made a decision to return to his old family. The "afterlife" of love is not where he belongs, and he feels the weight of his responsibility. But he may go back to her in a future , "when the time is right" .
"Loved ones back home all crying 'cause they're already missing me...
...But you gotta let go of me (I need another chance to live) "
The bridge introduces the idea of loved ones back home who are already missing him. The man prays for a chance to be the person he wants to be, suggesting that he fight now another struggle inside him. The true love now is so far away. But this is a story for another song !!
No matter what the bands says, music have different meanings for each one, and they know. For me its about love and sacrifice. The "afterlife" represents a passionate and fulfilling love that the person has experienced, but ultimately he decide to leave it behind to fulfill their responsibilities and commitments. It highlights the struggle between pursuing personal desires and fulfilling obligations to loved ones, emphasizing the complexities of decision-making and the sacrifices people may make in their lives.
'Like walking into a dream, so unlike what you've see..... ...Of your afterlife here so stay, you'll be back here soon anyway" the man describes the feeling of being in love as akin to "walking into a dream" and something unlike anything he's ever experienced. He feels uncertain but drawn to this intense love because he's been waiting for it. It's a taste of an "afterlife," symbolizing a passionate and fulfilling love he never expected to encounter. "I see a distant light, but girl this can't be right... ...I've come to grips with life and realize this is going too far" The man he questions whether this intense love is right for him, as it may conflict with his obligations to his old family. He realizes that he might have entered into this love too soon. The old family could be his ex-wife with a couple of kids, or his parents. Then he realizes it's going "too far" from the life he should be leading.
"This peace on earth's not right (with my back against the wall) ... ...Please understand I have to leave and carry on my own life" He acknowledges that in this love, there is no pain or sense of time, but he also feels that the time is not right to fully embrace this new love. The man asks for understanding and compassion from the person he loves.
"I don't belong here, I gotta move on dear escape from this afterlife ... ...Take me back inside when the time is right" The chorus reflects the man's inner struggle. He knows he needs to move on from this intense love because he's made a decision to return to his old family. The "afterlife" of love is not where he belongs, and he feels the weight of his responsibility. But he may go back to her in a future , "when the time is right" .
"Loved ones back home all crying 'cause they're already missing me... ...But you gotta let go of me (I need another chance to live) " The bridge introduces the idea of loved ones back home who are already missing him. The man prays for a chance to be the person he wants to be, suggesting that he fight now another struggle inside him. The true love now is so far away. But this is a story for another song !!