They kept our favorite broken game
The high score still had half your name
I came here with my friends tonight
Not looking for another sign
You stood beneath the violet glow
I smiled because I finally know
Afterimage, fade away
I don't need another play
Let the bright machine reset
I can love what I don't get back
We talked about your sister's dog
The little life that carried on
I heard my friends begin to cheer
And chose the voices calling here
Afterimage, fade away
I don't need another play
Let the bright machine reset
I can love what I don't get back
A token warmed inside my palm
I gave it to a kid nearby
He raced a car beyond the turn
I didn't wait to see him win
Afterimage, fade away
I don't need another play
Let the bright machine reset
I can love what I don't get back
Outside, the evening had no frame
I walked beyond the flashing game