The Afterlife
Paul Simon
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After I died, and the makeup had dried I went back to my place No moon that night But a heavenly light shone 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 Sugar coated 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, a new kid in school Got to follow the rule You got to learn the routine Woah, there's a girl over there With the sunshiny hair, like a homecomin' queen I said, "Hey, what you 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 Buddah and Moses and all the noses from narrow to flat Had to stand in the line Just to glimpse the divine What you 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 here Face to face, in the vastness of space Your words disappear And you feel like 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 lu la Or ooh poppa do Lord, be bop a lu la or ooh poppa do Be bop a lu la
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Written by: Paul Simon
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"The Afterlife" is a song by American musician Paul Simon, which appears on his twelfth solo studio album "So Beautiful or So What" released in 2011.
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GenreThe song, like much of the album, combines elements of folk, pop, and worldbeat music.
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Lyrics ThemeIt deals with the theological concept of the afterlife and describes a hypothetical encounter with God, showcasing Simon's keen ability to merge humor with profound thoughts.
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Awards and Recognition"The Afterlife" was nominated for the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category at the Ivor Novello Awards.
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ReceptionThe song was generally well-received, with many critics praising its insightful and witty lyrics.
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Notable PerformancePaul Simon performed "The Afterlife" at iTunes Festival in London on July 1st, 2011, delivering a stunning rendition of the song.
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Songwriting ProcessThe artist has said in interviews that he wrote this song quickly, using a drum machine for the rhythm, which he rarely does.
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Unique GameplayIn a unique promotion of the song and album, Paul Simon released a browser-based game where players could journey through the afterlife, just like the narrative of the song.
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Teaser SuccessWhen "The Afterlife" was released as an early teaser for the album, the song received a great deal of positive feedback and helped build anticipation for "So Beautiful or So What."
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Paul Simon's ThoughtsDuring one of his interviews, Paul Simon talked about the song stating that he's asking questions of what "the afterlife" may look like and how things might be after one’s death.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song 'The Afterlife' premiered on March 1st, 2011, which creatively uses graphics and visualization to capture the essence of the song.
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CollaborationFor the album 'So Beautiful or So What', which consists 'The Afterlife', Paul Simon worked closely with producer Phil Ramone, who was a prolific figure in the music industry.
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