WILKINSON - AFTERGLOW

LYRICS ANALYSIS

Even though the dancing's doneDon't worry 'cause the night is youngWho cares where we go?We're ready for the afterglow

Someone pull the sunlight back'Cause we want this night to last

Smoke and lasers, love and raversAfterglow, we're ready for the afterglowLights and action, strong attractionAfterglow, we're ready for the afterglow(Oh baby, baby)

(Love and ravers)

Afterglow, we're ready for the afterglowWe're ready for the afterglow…

…Even though the dancing's doneDon't worry 'cause the night is youngWho cares where we go?We're ready for the afterglow

Someone pull the sunlight back'Cause we want this night to last

Smoke and lasers, love and raversAfterglow, we're ready for the afterglowLights and action, strong attractionAfterglow, we're ready for the afterglow

(Love and raversStrong attraction)

Afterglow, we're ready for the afterglowWe're ready for the afterglow

The personification “the night is young” implies that they aren’t done with their night yet. Saying its “young” represents that there’s more to come for these people. There is positive representation of the youth as they obviously enjoy dancing. Therefore, this appeals to a broad audience who enjoy dancing. “Who cares where we go” shows that location isn’t much of a concern to these people as they are more concerned about having fun and not ending their night. This shows that they’re careless and don’t have to worry about where they will end up (because they’re young).

This reinforces that they have freedom as they do what they wish. The audience aspire to feel this sense of freedom. Furthermore, this builds up the star image, an attractive young female, who is free. A female audience would relate to this character and bond with the artist.

“We’re ready” reinforces that they are prepared for anything coming their way and further develops the representation of the youth, portraying the image that the youth can face all challenges and obstacles.

“Ready for the afterglow”, they can do this again, emphasising that they are prepared for more. This fundamentally develops a sort of lifestyle which is; out-going, dancing, having fun and repeating this.

“Someone pull the sunlight back, ‘cause we want this night to last” this further develops that element of “wanting more” and that they want to have more fun. The target audience, young people, can relate to this feeling.

“Smoke and lasers, love and ravers” listing the elements of their idea of fun, reinforcing the representation of their already-created lifestyle. Similarly, the same representation is constructed with the following lyrics “lights and action, strong attraction”. This emphasises what they enjoy.