IN THE HEREAFTER

[Verse 1]
It's summer again
Visiting streets we used to walk together
A couple took our spot and they look happier than ever

[Pre-Chorus]
Our happiness is bound to an archive in my heart
And I reminisce, I miss the lips that could wear a smile

[Chorus]
Baby, lay your soul real close to mine
Embrace the slumber, come join me on the other side
It's peaceful here in the hereafter

[Post-Chorus]
Hearing your laughter, it brings me back to life
You bring me back to life

[Verse 2]
I don't truly know if you know this
Lately there are these signs that I can notice
There's a glimmer in your eye when I focus on them
And your focus is on me, hate's below us
We're young, wild, and free, living out August
And the many months we'll have, I hope God gives us
A love we'll cherish now and forever
A love that I could say surpasses apotheosis
Torn by the blight, I sought out paradise
When I could reconcile my spirit with the light, I should have

[Pre-Chorus]
Pray it ain't too late to mend this damage
You say, "Things will be okay, I promise"

[Chorus]
Baby, lay your soul real close to mine
Embrace the slumber, come join me on the other side
It's peaceful here in the hereafter