"Afterlife" is a song by Avenged Sevenfold.

The song is released as the third

single from their self-titled album. The song itself features a string orchestra and
was written by the band's drummer, The Rev. It was voted the best song of the
new album on the band's homepage. The single and a live-action music video
were released in early 2008.
music by Avenged Sevenfold

Definition of the noun afterlife

What does afterlife mean as a name of something?
noun - plural: afterlives
1. life after death
o examples: I think Hitler will have an unpleasant afterlife. | He
believes in an afterlife. | She doesn't believe in an afterlife. | He
wasn't concerned with his afterlife.
o lexical domain: Time - nouns denoting time and temporal relations
o synonym of afterlife: hereafter
o more generic words: life / life-time / lifespan / lifetime = the period
during which something is functional
o more specific terms:
kingdom come = the next world
immortality = perpetual life after death
If you are a fan of heavy metal, then you must know Avenged Sevenfold, or
else you dont know heavy metal. This American band mixes orchestral
music with some epic shredding (courtesy Synyster Gates) and vengeful lyrics
mixed with vocals meant to blow your head off! Seriously, A7X is ONE of the
BEST heavy metal bands in the world!!
History: This is the third track from the self titled album Avenged Sevenfold. It
was released to the public on January 29, 2008. The song was written by the late
Jimmy Sullivan a.k.a The Rev. The video of this song has cut the starting violin
part, the bridge (wherein The Rev has given his vocals), and the ending violin
outro. The original version has a duration of 5 minutes and 55 seconds, whereas
the radio/ video edit has a duration of 4 minutes and 1 second.
What it tries to convey to us: This song is about a man who dies at an early age
and goes to heaven, but realizes that he has much too do before he leaves earth. So
he tries to escape this place of peace of light, i.e The Afterlife (Heaven). But
when I listen to this song, its meaning is completely different to me. I think its an
eternal love story between two lovers, wherein one of them dies and goes to
heaven (The Afterlife). The dead lover tries to force the other to live with him/her,
but the other doesnt want to. The lines I dont belong here, I gotta move on dear;

Escape from this afterlife cause this time Im right, to move on and on; far away
from me justify my version of the song. Ironically, The Rev also died at a young
age; and he is the one who has composed this song.
Review: The orchestral musics kicks off from the starting itself, and its kind off
catchy. But thats just meant for distraction. Because the real song is yet to start.
At 00:18, Syn makes a rocking entry (with what I can say) with the lead guitar.
The awesome fact about Synyster Gates is that he is not only one of the most best
shredders of all time, but his solos have a rhythm that move you. You might be
familiar with perhaps the most famous shredder of all time, Buckethead. Well, he
shreds like crazy, but he doesnt move you. Listen to the intro and youll know
what Im talking about. The drum cover is totally insane!! The bass kicks in at
00:38, and the vocals start immediately from that point. M Shadows has vocals
that can make you go absolutely bonkers! He switches from innocent, slow vocals
to harsh, vengeance filled vocals almost effortlessly. The funny part of this song is
that M Shadows has used a country style accent. Youll definitely notice it when
he says I see a distant light, at around 01:01. The background music is punchy
and energetic as always. The chorus starts at 01:27 and the whole tune of the song
completely changes. It suddenly becomes sober, and the backup vocalists (Syn
and Zacky) do a miraculous job. In typical A7X fashion, the first chorus is ended
halfway and abruptly, and the second para starts immediately. Throughout the
song, The Rev keeps us enticed with his masterful drumming. Then begins the
instrumental at 03:08. The orchestral music is such that the person listening to this
song feels as if hes departing to heaven, and the orchestra band is walking him to
the gates. Rev keeps the rock feel alive with his drum cover. The deleted bridge
starts after the instrumentals. After some haunting vocals, Syn takes over at 04:01
and completely nails it. I will guarantee that you will be at the edge of your seat
from 04:01 to 04:38. The solo is sheer awesomeness.This is one solo you HAVE
to listen to. After a mind blowing dose of metal shredding, M Shadows picks up
from where he left and seals the deal with the final chorus. If youre not jumping
in your seat at the time of the last chorus, Im sorry sir/maam, but youre not a
heavy metal fan. The song finally ends at 05:55, and thats when you descend
down and start to breath normally.
Rating: Again, its a no- brainer, this. A 10/10 is only justifiable. For truly
experiencing the song, I strongly recommend that you listen to it on a home
theater, with surround sound. R.I.P The Rev. Just wish God would give you back
and take Justin Beiber instead!
Great vocals by M Shadows, blistering beats by The Rev, Tasty Rhythm by Zacky,
Booming bass by Johny; and finally, a heart ripping solo by Syn all seal the deal!
A complete package for a guaranteed head banging session!! R.I.P The Rev!!

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
Give 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)
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