Afterglow
Tina Turner · Other Songs - Tina Turner
I need your love to guide me safe through another day
I lie and watch the lights go down
Say goodnight to another town
And though it hurts to be alone
I have my thoughts of you to keep me warm
In the afterglow of your love
Dreamings all I'm guilty of
Everyday I'm playing tough
But read my mind
If you could see me now
Just living my life in a limbo
If you could see me now
The me that only you would know
Still burning in the afterglow
When the beat of the drum has faded
The show comes to an and
The stage is clear and loaded
And the highway calls again
I stand and watch the lights go down
In the afterglow of your love
Dreamings all I'm guilty of
Everyday I'm playing tough
But read my mind
If you could see me now
Just living my life in a limbo
If you could see me now
The me that only you would know
Still burning in the afterglow
Stay with me right to the end
Till I can hold you again
Afterglow - Tina Turner
Tina Turner's 'Afterglow' stands as a definitive example of her powerful rock and soul fusion, capturing the raw energy that defined her later career. Released in the 1980s, the track showcases her signature belting voice and dynamic stage presence, blending elements of classic rock with her signature soulful intensity. The song reflects her evolution as an artist, moving beyond traditional R&B structures to embrace a harder, more electrified sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. It remains a staple of her discography, illustrating her ability to reinvent her musical identity while maintaining the emotional depth that made her a global icon. The recording exemplifies the high-energy performances that characterized her final years, cementing her status as a legendary figure in rock and soul history.