This is a universal song of the celebration of unity and togetherness after
separation. The pandemic took us by surprise and made us realise how
essential contact is to feed our souls and maintain well being. The song
explores the negative impact a lack of human contact has and imagines the
explosion of emotions we will experience when we are finally together again.
It celebrates the power of love and humanity.
Production
The song was co-produced with Dan Konopka (Drummer from OK go),
working with his colleague Gene Micofsky (multi-instrumentalist) in October
2023. It was then mastered by Pete Maher.
Lyrics
After the Separation
We didn't realise, I know it's crazy!
We didn't realise - no! Until it kept us apart - oh!
We are survivors for we are connected
We didn't realise, no! It took us by surprise, oh!
Absence makes the heart grow wings and try to fly to you
Hold your breath and count to three and wish you could be here with me
After the separation - touch more touch
After the separation - love more love
After the separation - jubilation. We’ll be much closer
So if we come down we’ll lift each other back up!
We'll lift each other back up!
We've had to learn, feels kind crazy
No need to rush, oh! Feel the digital touch, oh!
Two hearts can't be kept apart, two metres ain't enough
We’ll look back one day and say the whole world rose above!
After the separation - touch more touch
After the separation - love more love
After the separation - jubilation. We’ll be much closer
So if we come down we’ll lift each other back up!
Tears of joy fill our glasses. Feather pillows feel the lust
Easy does it, fresh emotions. Come together, build the trust
After the separation - touch more touch
After the separation - love more love
After the separation - jubilation. We’ll be much closer
So if we come down we’ll lift each other back up!
We'll lift each other back up!
We'll lift each other back up!
We'll lift each other back up!
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