Life After

Palace's song 'Life After' is a poignant exploration of grief, healing, and the enduring connection between loved ones, even after death. The lyrics convey a deep sense of loss and the fragile state one finds themselves in after the passing of a significant person, likely a mother. The opening lines, 'And after she's gone / And you're fragile like porcelain,' set the tone for a song that seeks to offer solace and strength to those left behind. The act of writing the song itself is portrayed as a therapeutic endeavor, a way to help the grieving breathe again and find a path forward.

The song delves into the idea of life after death, not just in a spiritual sense but also in the way the deceased continue to influence and inspire the living. The repeated reassurance that 'She's watching from heaven / She's always beside you' serves as a comforting reminder that the loved one’s presence endures. This notion is further emphasized with lines like 'Feel the love from your brother / Like when you both lived in her,' suggesting that the bonds formed in life continue to provide strength and support.

'Life After' also encourages the listener to embrace life and find new ways to move forward. The lyrics 'Let's run / Let's run where you want and find another way' and 'Let's burn / Let's burn all the dark and find words we wanna say' are calls to action, urging the grieving to seek out new paths and express their emotions freely. The song concludes on a hopeful note, celebrating the enduring qualities inherited from the loved one, such as a soulful heart and a vibrant life. The repetition of 'In you' underscores the idea that the loved one’s spirit lives on within the listener, providing a source of strength and color in life.