Afterthought
Afterthought

joji, BENEE - Afterthought Lyrics

In a world where relationships are as fleeting as a Snapchat story, this track is an emotional deep-dive into the after-effects of love gone awry. With their emotive lyrics, Joji and BENEE paint a picture of longing and regret, wrapped in the shiny paper of… Read more

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Afterthought Lyrics

Lately, I've been slippin' away from you
Can you tell me, does it hurt today?
Yeah, there's no way, yeah (no way, no way, no way)
To burn, there's no flames, yeah (there's no flames)
Praying nine to five like a saint for you (like a saint)
Can you tell me how it turned this way? (How?)
Yeah, things have changed, yeah (yeah)
Yeah, filled with rage, yeah (filled with rage)

So lost in these diamonds
So lost in this paradise
Don't speed on that highway
We need you to shine bright
When life gets too complicated
Please stand with me after dark
I'll stay in the limelight
Like a beautiful afterthought
Like a beautiful afterthought

Sometimes, you'd ask me for something different
Hated when you did it, I wish that you didn't
I would do things and you'd get annoyed
I should've never done them, I wish I was different
Why do we have to step away now?
It's been a year, been a couple days now
Since you called me sayin' you're worried
Been hard for me dealin' with this space now
No company, wishin' we could sit down
'Cause I'm sorry, but you don't want me

So lost in these diamonds
So lost in this paradise
Don't speed on that highway
We need you to shine bright
When life gets too complicated
Please stand with me after dark
I'll stay in the limelight
Like a beautiful afterthought
Like a beautiful afterthought

I don't wanna forget about you
I don't wanna forget about you, oh
I don't wanna forget about you
I don't wanna think about it
Think about it

Writer(s): Daniel Maurice Wilson, George Miller, Isaac Cords Sleator, Stella Bennett
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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What is the Meaning of Afterthought?

In a world where relationships are as fleeting as a Snapchat story, this track is an emotional deep-dive into the after-effects of love gone awry. With their emotive lyrics, Joji and BENEE paint a picture of longing and regret, wrapped in the shiny paper of fame and fortune. The 'diamonds' and 'paradise' symbolize the superficial allure of stardom that often masks inner turmoil. The plea to "stand with me after dark" hints at a desire for companionship beyond the glare of the limelight. Ultimately, it's about grappling with the ghost of a past relationship while navigating life under the public eye - a poignant reminder that celebrities too, are prone to heartbreak and loneliness. Just like us, they yearn for someone who will stick around for more than just their 15 minutes of fame!

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