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Paul Simon The Afterlife Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 8/10 [9 votes]Album: So Beautiful or So What / Original Release Date: 2011-04-11Genre: PopSong Duration: 3 min 40 sec
The Afterlife
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
PAUL SIMON
- The Afterlife LyricsAfter I died and the makeup had dried
I went back to my place
No moon that night, but a heavenly light
Shown on my face
Still I thought it was odd there was no sign of God
Just to usher me in
Then a voice from above sugarcoated with love
Said, "Let us begin"
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
Okay, new kid in school
Got to follow the rule
You got to learn the routine
Whoa! There's a girl over there
With the sunshiny hair like a homecoming queen
I said "Hey, what'cha say, it's a glorious day
By the way, how long you been dead?"
Maybe you, maybe me, maybe baby makes three
But she just shook her head
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
Buddha and Moses and all the noses
From narrow to flat
Had to stand in the line
Just to glimpse the divine
What'cha think about that?
Well, it seems like our fate
To suffer and wait for the knowledge we seek
It's all His design
No one cuts in the line
No one here likes a sneak
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
After you climb up the ladder of time
The Lord God is near
Face-to-face in the vastness of space
Your words disappear
And you feel like you're swimming in an ocean of love
And the current is strong
But all that remains when you try to explain
Is a fragment of song
Lord, is it Be Bop a Lula? Or ooh Papa Doo?
Lord, Be Bop a Lula? Or ooh Papa Doo?
Be Bop a Lula
I went back to my place
No moon that night, but a heavenly light
Shown on my face
Still I thought it was odd there was no sign of God
Just to usher me in
Then a voice from above sugarcoated with love
Said, "Let us begin"
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
Okay, new kid in school
Got to follow the rule
You got to learn the routine
Whoa! There's a girl over there
With the sunshiny hair like a homecoming queen
I said "Hey, what'cha say, it's a glorious day
By the way, how long you been dead?"
Maybe you, maybe me, maybe baby makes three
But she just shook her head
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
From narrow to flat
Had to stand in the line
Just to glimpse the divine
What'cha think about that?
Well, it seems like our fate
To suffer and wait for the knowledge we seek
It's all His design
No one cuts in the line
No one here likes a sneak
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
You got to fill out a form first
And then you wait in the line
After you climb up the ladder of time
The Lord God is near
Face-to-face in the vastness of space
Your words disappear
And you feel like you're swimming in an ocean of love
And the current is strong
But all that remains when you try to explain
Is a fragment of song
Lord, is it Be Bop a Lula? Or ooh Papa Doo?
Lord, Be Bop a Lula? Or ooh Papa Doo?
Be Bop a Lula
Facts about The Afterlife
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The Afterlife is written and performed by Paul Simon.
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It is first released on April 11, 2011 as part of Paul Simon's album "So Beautiful or So What" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song “The Afterlife” written by Paul Simon conveys in a metaphorical way the idea of the afterlife as a process filled with bureaucracy, where the person has to do paperwork and then stand in a queue to be let in. The lyrics are rich with the motifs of waiting, looking for more knowledge, and uncertainty of what is beyond the grave, all done with humorous imagery and the mentioning of some religious characters. The main points of the afterlife lyrics are love, spirituality, reflection, social commentary and inspiration. At the same time, the song highlights the very aspects of life after death, waiting and routine, search for meaning and divine connection. The lyrics touch upon themes of death and the afterlife which might ask for parental guidance for the very young. Even if there is no vulgar language used nor any graphic content, still the topic might not be for all kids.
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The Afterlife falls under the genre Pop.
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The Afterlife song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Who wrote The Afterlife lyrics?
The Afterlife is written and performed by Paul Simon.
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When was The Afterlife released?
It is first released on April 11, 2011 as part of Paul Simon's album "So Beautiful or So What" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Afterlife lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song “The Afterlife” written by Paul Simon conveys in a metaphorical way the idea of the afterlife as a process filled with bureaucracy, where the person has to do paperwork and then stand in a queue to be let in. The lyrics are rich with the motifs of waiting, looking for more knowledge, and uncertainty of what is beyond the grave, all done with humorous imagery and the mentioning of some religious characters. The main points of the afterlife lyrics are love, spirituality, reflection, social commentary and inspiration. At the same time, the song highlights the very aspects of life after death, waiting and routine, search for meaning and divine connection. The lyrics touch upon themes of death and the afterlife which might ask for parental guidance for the very young. Even if there is no vulgar language used nor any graphic content, still the topic might not be for all kids.
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Which genre is The Afterlife?
The Afterlife falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song The Afterlife?
The Afterlife song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Paul Simon
Record Label(s): 2011 Paul Simon Under exclusive license to StarCon LLC d b a Hear Music TM
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