Discover the story of the song > Afternoon – Duncan Sheik

The lyrics describe the protagonist's decision to not let sadness take hold of him. He compares himself to a butterfly or a summer wind, just passing through and not getting caught up in deep emotions. His friend, Ilse, reminisces about their childhood and the changing seasons, but the protagonist remains focused on not letting sadness affect him. In the end, he decides to keep moving forward and not dwell on the past.