“Timeless stripped down electro-pop production alongside soaring vocals layered with dreamy violins…”
Release Date: 28th February
Streaming Links here: https://ana-gracey-afterlife.sbmt.to
“Watching a loved one slip away was one of the most painful experiences of my life. If you’ve ever lost someone dear to you, whatever your beliefs, you may empathise with the sentiments in this song.”
Daughter of jazz/rock legends Barbara Thompson & Jon Hiseman, singer/songwriter Ana Gracey’s new single ‘Afterlife’ will be released on 28 February 2025. “Afterlife” explores the difficulty of letting go of a loved one who has passed, capturing the deep longing for their presence and the quiet hope that they may still be with you, beyond the veil of the afterlife. Billy Lefler’s timeless electro-pop production marries perfectly with Ana’s soaring vocals layered with dreamy violins played by her partner, concert violinist and conductor, Simon Baggs. The song’s relatable lyrical sentiments speak of loss but the overall message is one of hope.
“Afterlife” marks the first of many upcoming releases over the next few months. This project is the culmination of five years of work since the pandemic, during which Ana Gracey collaborated with co-writer Luiza Lale amongst others to discover a fresh sound. This song she composed solo however, as it represents a profoundly personal exploration of grief after losing both of her parents within just four years of each other.
“The past few years have been incredibly challenging—losing both parents, striving to preserve their musical legacy, managing the recording studio my father built, and organising memorial concerts in their honour. At times, it felt overwhelming, making it difficult to hold onto my own creative path. I have my mother’s words ringing in my ears however, ‘Never give up!’ and I find strength in the unwavering belief my parents had in me as an artist, as well as the love and support of my partner, his daughter, my own daughter, family, friends, and fans.”
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Lyrics
Is this a dream
Or reality?
Are you for real?
Or a ghost only I can see
Is this real?
Fade into the light
It’s you I feel
On the other side
Will we meet again
In the afterlife?
All this travelling
Has opened up my eyes
I thought I knew
All the places we would go
I hope we meet again in the afterlife
Am I alone?
Are you within reach?
I fear the unknown
Is there someone watching me?
Are you real?
Dive into the light
It’s you I feel
On the other side
Will we meet again
In the afterlife?
All this travelling
Has opened up my eyes
I thought I knew
All the places we would go
I hope we meet again in the afterlife
Alone in endless night
Your hand slips through mine
I hope we’ll meet again
I know we’ll meet again
I know we’ll meet again in the afterlife
I know we’ll meet again on the other side
