Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Afterthought Lyrics by Conor Oberst

Tachycardia

2016

[Verse 1]
I woke up this mornin' still wearin' that tie
The one with the hammer and sickle design
Threw up all the pills my doctor prescribed
And went out to fetch me some air
The streets were so crowded with billboards and signs
Food trucks double-parked in their parallel lines
I thought about breakfast, but settled on wine
Always choose hunger over despair
And what's possible over what's there
[Chorus]
But it isn't as though we get what we want
No matter how hard or long we have fought
Oh, my happiness is a mere afterthought
When I'm with her, I keep it in mind
Then she leaves and I've run out of time
[Verse 2]
I sat down today in a high barber's chair
To hear the town gossip and clean up my hair
He said she was seen on the bus station stairs
With her suitcase, threatenin' to walk
Not sure how true it was but I'll hazard a guess
It's probably not more and it's probably not less
If that college kid bookie was accepting bets
The brackets would mostly be chalk
Yeah, it's safe to assume that she's lost
[Chorus]
But it isn't as though we get what we want
No matter how hard or long we have fought
Oh, my happiness is a mere afterthought
When I'm with her, I keep it in mind
Then she's gone and I've run out of time
[Verse 3]
I can't be concerned with the state that I'm in
At the height of the scandal with vertigo spins
Take every audition till I'm Errol Flynn
And bring it to life off the page
And I'll get up tomorrow still wearin' that tie
The one with the skull and the cross-bone designs
If I'm asked if I miss her, it's easy to lie
In this world that's called more of the same
Yeah, I wouldn't feel proud or ashamed
[Chorus]
'Cause it isn't as though we get what we want
No matter how hard or long we have fought
Oh, my happiness is a mere afterthought
When I'm with her, I keep it in mind
Then she leaves and I've run out of time
Credits
Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst

About “Afterthought” by Conor Oberst

Read the complete lyrics to "Afterthought" by Conor Oberst from the album "Tachycardia" in 2016. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Indie Rock, Rock.

"Afterthought" is performed by Conor Oberst. from the album "Tachycardia" in 2016 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Afterthought", explore more songs by Conor Oberst using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Conor Oberst · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Afterthought" is credited to Conor Oberst. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Afterthought" appears on "Tachycardia" in 2016.

Visit the Conor Oberst artist page at /artist/conor-oberst for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.