Girl I got a bad bad reputation
But you do too
I done had warrants all over L.A.
Said fuck it that shit ain’t important to you
She said she been down down for a while now
She’s a renegade on the loose
Know how I found out
Came right out and said it and told me the truth
Oh she’s impressive
That girl can get with anybody
Got plenty curses
When she close the curtains
She she she she split my heart in two
Baby I was sold, leave my heart on the floor
She she she she, she’ll put a spell on you (on you)
Oh darling
And don’t even make a mistake
It’s too hard to get away
Cause there’s a chance I gotta take
On my own
And even though my bones they might break
And this bodies no more
Just meet me in the after-life
Ooh after-life
Ooo girl, I’m waiting for you girl
Said it’s only you, it’s only you girl
And I thought real hard about it
Girl it ain’t no curvin’ me now
(He he)
Girl it ain’t no curving me now
I don’t know what they talkin’ bout baby
Don’t really give a damn
Some things we can’t control
Time after time you keep walking by me
But this time I can’t let you go
And don’t even make a mistake
It’s too hard to get away
Cause there’s a chance I gotta take
On my own
And even though my bones they might break
And this bodies no more
Just meet me in the after-life
Ooh after-life
Ooo girl, I’m waiting for you girl
Said it’s only you, it’s only you girl
And I thought real hard about it
Girl it ain’t no curvin’ me now
(He he)
Girl it ain’t no curving me now
Ain’t no curving me now
Girl it ain’t no curving me now
She she she she split my heart in two
Baby I was sold, leave my heart on the floor
She she she she, she’ll put a spell on you
Oh darling
Ooo girl, I’m waiting for you girl
Said it’s only you, it’s only you girl
And I thought real hard about it
Girl it ain’t no curvin’ me now
Girl it ain’t no curvin’ me now
Unpacking the Bad Reputation Romance
“Afterlife” by Chris Brown delves into the thrill and risk of a relationship built on mutual rebellion. The song opens with confessions of a “bad bad reputation,” setting the tone for two lovers who are unapologetically drawn to each other’s wild sides. Brown describes a partner who is as fearless and unrestrained as he is, unafraid to reveal the truth about herself. This mutual understanding forms the backbone of their passionate connection.
Spellbinding Commitment and Emotional Stakes
Throughout the track, Chris Brown highlights the magnetic pull between himself and his lover, even as he confesses vulnerability — “split my heart in two” and “she’ll put a spell on you.” The chorus reveals a willingness to risk everything, even when faced with heartbreak or danger, just to be together. The recurring phrase, “meet me in the after-life,” suggests a love so intense it transcends physical limits, hinting at eternal devotion beyond this world.
Song Credits
Artist: Chris Brown
Songwriters: Chris Brown
Release Year: 2024