After Me

Saliva

About After Me

"After Me" is a 2001 song by Saliva. The song is the third single to be released from their second album Every Six Seconds and charted at #31 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.


Year:
2001
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Caught out alone, and I'm tryin' to be free.
Caught up in things that are inside of me.
Lookin' for something that I cannot see.
Losing my faith but I'm tryin' to believe.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to be free.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :.
The world is after me.
The world is after me.
There feeding their jones, I'm reluctant to fight.
Caught out alone at the end of the night.
They're lookin' for victims and lookin' for me.
I'm blind in my eyes but I'm tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
Feel like I'm caught in the ocean, there's always someone to help me down.
The twisted tangled emotions, there's always someone to help me drown.
Tryin' to believe.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to be free.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
The world is after me.

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Saliva

Saliva is an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in September 1996 and currently under Island Records. Saliva released their self-titled debut album on August 26, 1997, under Rocking Chair Records. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY, DAVID A NOVOTNY, WAYNE SWINNY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network

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11 facts about this song

Band Information
Saliva is an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1996. Their music includes a mix of hard rock, grunge, and nu metal.
Lead Vocalist
At the time the song "After Me" was written and recorded, Saliva's lead vocalist was Josey Scott.
Album Details
"After Me" is a track from Saliva's second studio album called "Back into Your System" which was released on November 12, 2002.
Song Genre
This song features tones of the alternative metal and hard rock genres, which were very popular during the time period it was released.
Lyrics and Themes
"After Me" carries a theme of self-acknowledgment and resilience, delivered with a powerful melodic line. The song's lyrics address feelings of guilt, regret, and wanting to change.
Chart Performance
While the album "Back into Your System" was successful, reaching the 19th place on the Billboard 200, "After Me" was not released as a single and therefore doesn't have specific chart rankings.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the raw emotion and honesty in the lyrics of "After Me" and Saliva’s capacity to convey this emotion through a powerful vocal and musical presentation.
Usage in Media
Although not reaching significant commercial success in itself, "Back into Your System," including "After Me," with its emotional and sophisticated music made a great contribution to the early 2000s rock scene.
Change in Band
The song "After Me" is considered iconic of Josey Scott's tenure as the lead vocalist. After his departure in 2011, the band had a change in sound and style.
Live Performances
"After Me" was often included in Saliva's setlists during their concerts, where it was usually well-received by fans. It's known for its energetic performance and the emotional connection it evokes.
Current Status
Even many years after its release, "After Me" continues to be a staple song in playlists of early 2000s rock music and has maintained its popularity among Saliva's most dedicated fans.

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