Story Behind The Song

The inspiration for "Afterbirth" came during a period of intense personal and artistic exploration for the band's frontwoman. While researching ancient myths and religious texts, she became fascinated by the concept of creation and destruction, particularly the aftermath of these cosmic events. This led her to explore the themes of rebirth, the cyclical nature of life and death, and the impact of human actions on the universe. One evening, she found herself in an isolated cabin by the sea, surrounded by the raw and untamed elements of nature. The crashing waves and the endless expanse of the ocean became a metaphor for the eternal cycle of birth, life, and death. As she gazed out at the turbulent waters, she envisioned a world where creation had gone awry, where humanity's attempts to control and dominate the natural world had led to its downfall. In this state of introspection, the frontwoman began to craft the lyrics and music for "Afterbirth." The song's verses, such as "Transport me to paradise, to happy hunting grounds," and "Skies are filled with mournful cries, across a vale, life breathed its first," reflect a longing for a return to an untouched, primordial state. The imagery of "afterbirth" symbolizes both the beginning of life and the remnants of creation's aftermath, capturing the duality of hope and despair. The chorus, with lines like "Many bites from the apple are taken, as the big blue marble rolls," and "The atmosphere's a dreamland of fear," conveys a sense of inevitable decay and the consequences of humanity's actions. The juxtaposition of cosmic and terrestrial imagery, such as "each raindrop, a star from afar, an afterlife that is shaken," underscores the interconnectedness of all things and the fragility of existence.

Song Description

Musically, "Afterbirth" is a rich tapestry of sounds and styles. The use of synth pads, layered piano, string sections, and various vocal techniques creates an atmospheric and immersive experience. The dynamic shifts in intensity, from soft, melodic humming to powerful guitar solos and roaring vocals, mirror the song's emotional journey from quiet contemplation to dramatic revelation. The frontwoman's vocal performance is particularly striking, blending ethereal whispers with raw, impassioned screams. This vocal diversity reflects the song's exploration of different emotional states, from sorrow and despair to defiance and resilience. "Afterbirth" is not just a song but a profound statement on the human condition and our place in the universe. It challenges listeners to reflect on their own actions and the legacy they leave behind. Through its intricate lyrics and powerful musical composition, the song invites a deep and introspective journey, encouraging a reevaluation of our relationship with creation, destruction, and the eternal cycle of life. "Afterbirth" has been praised for its innovative blending of genres and its richly evocative lyrics. Critics have highlighted the track's ability to create a vivid and immersive soundscape that engages listeners both musically and intellectually. The song is considered a standout piece in Spectra Noir's discography, resonating with fans for its profound contemplation of the forces that shape our existence and the potential for rebirth from the ashes. "Afterbirth" by Spectra Noir is a multifaceted work that combines haunting melodies with deeply symbolic lyrics. Through its intricate lyrics and powerful musical composition, the song invites a deep and introspective journey, encouraging a reevaluation of our relationship with creation, destruction, and the eternal cycle of life. Each element, from the evocative lyrics to the dynamic instrumental arrangements, enhances the song's thematic complexity and emotional

Lyrics

Delay, as we've been smilin
We're surrounded, its blood
Rain's down upon the earth
Afterbirth
Afterbirth

Transport me to paradise
To happy hunting grounds
To Shangri-La, to utopia
Where my fingers have been wound
Afterbirth
Skies are filled with mournful cries
Across a vale, life breathed its first
Afterbirth
The highest heavens now lie shattered
Its blood rains down upon the earth
Afterbirth

Skies are filled with mournful cries
Across a vale, life breathed its first
Afterbirth
The highest heavens now lie shattered
Its blood rains down upon the earth
Its power, a throne above the earth
And its deafened skies
Explaining we're mistaken
Explaining we're mistaken
Yeah, yeah, mistaken, yeah

Yeah

Yeah

Skies are filled with mournful cries
Across a vale, life breathed its first
Afterbirth
The highest heavens now lie shattered
Its blood rains down upon the earth
The skies weep, our sorrow sown
A prophecy foretold what's known
On grounds of mud, under skies of gray
Our kingdoms' essence
Transport me to paradise
To haunted holy ground
My fingers have been wound

My kingdoms' essence ebbs away
Transport me to paradise
To haunted holy ground
My fingers have been wound
To paradise
The skies before us all are sung
A prophecy foretold what's known
On grounds of modern disguise
Of grey, our kingdom's essence

A rise for me to paradise
To haunt it all year long
My fingers have been wound
Our kingdom's essence

A rise for me to paradise
To haunt it all year long
My fingers have been wound
Our kingdom's essence

A rise for me to paradise
To haunt it all year long
My fingers have been wound
Our kingdom's essence

The deep and true sovereign of the lazy
Take me if you send the star
And spare no kisses to me
And pose a creep by feeding
The skies before us all are sung
A prophecy foretold what's known
On ground of these radically
Refused with some fear

Took control over creation
claimed the universe
as our own
So wander the land

Took control over creation
Claimed the universe
As our own
So wonderland
Has gone away
Took control of over creation
Claimed the universe
As our own
So wonderland
Has gone away

Many bites from the apple
Are taken as the big blue marble
Rolls on the
This is a dreamland of fear

We'll feed the fear
We'll feed the wind
We've got control

The deep and true sovereign of the lazy
Take me if you send the star
And spare no kisses to me
And pose a creep by feeding

The skies before us all
The space in front has taken

The deep and true sovereign of the lazy
Take me if you send the star
And spare no kisses to me
And pose a creep by feeding
The skies before us all
The space in front has taken

And each raindrop a star
From afar
An afterlife shaken
And each torrent of world's
Spirit explaining
We're mistaken
Explaining we're mistaken

Down
Down
Down

Downpours deluge
And delusions
Brimming over
But they lie
On Patmos end the cosmos isle
So the world wants genocide

The promised land we've eviscerated
I have tasted the tears of joy
Darkness comes as hell's heat rises
For no one is left upstairs

But the only thing raptured is the rain
Threshing the floor and the rafters
In the loom of the morn
Of tomorrow before and hereafter
The sand of the shore is taken with tides
And that's harmony to me

The firmament of my eternal after
Is eternity at sea
Eternity at sea
Eternity

And all that belongs to me
Is eternity
And all they want me to be (to be)