Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife

Afterlife by Avenged Sevenfold, Music Video and Lyrics

“Afterlife” is a single by the American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
The song is the fourth on their self-titled album and it features string instruments like violins and double basses in the intro and post the second chorus.

The music video is directed by Wayne Isham who have shot videos for bands like Metallica, Judas Priest and Motley Crue.

The song is about a man that dies and arrives in heaven “too early”. He asks God if he can go back to be with his loved ones until “the time is right”.

Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife Lyrics

Like walking into a dream, so unlike what you’ve seen
So unsure but it seems, ’cause we’ve been waiting for you
Fallen into this place, just giving you a small taste
Of your afterlife here so stay, you’ll be back here soon anyway

I see a distant light, but girl this can’t be right
Such a surreal place to see so how did this come to be
Arrived too early

And when I think of all the places I just don’t belong
I’ve come to grips with life and realize this is going too far

I don’t belong here, we gotta move on dear escape from this afterlife

‘Cause this time I’m right to move on and on, far away from here

A place of hope and no pain, perfect skies with no rain
Can leave this place but refrain, ’cause we’ve been waiting for you
Fallen into this place, just giving you a small taste
Of your afterlife here so stay, you’ll be back here soon anyway

This peace on earth’s not right (with my back against the wall)
No pain or sign of time (I’m much too young to fall)
So out of place don’t wanna stay, I feel wrong and that’s my sign
I’ve made up my mind

Gave me your hand but realize I just wanna say goodbye
Please understand I have to leave and carry on my own life

I don’t belong here, I gotta move on dear escape from this afterlife
‘Cause this time I’m right to move on and on, far away from here
Got nothing against you and surely I’ll miss you
This place full of peace and light, and I’d hope you might
Take me back inside when the time is right

Loved ones back home all crying ’cause they’re already missing me
I pray by the grace of God that there’s somebody listening
Give me a chance to be that person I wanna be
(I am unbroken; I’m choking on this ecstasy)
Oh Lord I’ll try so hard but you gotta let go of me
(Unbreak me, unchain me, I need another chance to live)

Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife Song Info

Genre Hard rock, Heavy metal
Length 5:52
Label Warner Bros. Records

10 Responses to “Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife”

james Says:
February 4th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
this is an amazing song and when played live was amazing,, great gig in newcaslte lads,, :),, x
john Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
this song is song great, the tone is perfect and you can go with the flow…tnx guys
sam west Says:
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 am
awesome
Stephanie Flowers Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
i think you guys are super cool and m. shadows is hott in the almost easy video.He is hott in every video the band makes.
Ruth Says:
April 24th, 2008 at 5:41 am
Kick ass song. I love Avenged Sevenfold. And i love this song, i cant get enough of it!!! And the guys are HOTT!!!!!!! I love the guitar player.
robert Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:32 am
yo this is the sickest video ever
crystal tso Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 6:01 am
i love this song. i can’t believe my favorite band had came up with it. i thought avenged sevenfold did nothing but hard-core song. then this song came out and i liked it. people that never like a7x before now like them.
jazmine Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 6:39 am
AHH! i totally love this song! it’s perfect in every way!!
Deadly Romance Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 11:58 am
ii am inlove with this song…ITYS AWSUM! <3
The criing killer Says:
May 12th, 2008 at 10:27 am
i love this song also. I first heard beast and the harlot and was led
onto this song. I do not like heavy metal that much or hard rock but this song is great. i never minded a7x but now i love them.