Afterburn meaning???

Question

There is a song by this australian singer, Shannon Noll that says:

'Caught in the AFTERBURN, totally lost control

The moment that I saw her, I knew that I was gone

I'm caught in the AFTERBURN, nowhere I can run

She's bringing me under now

Can't tell which way's up now

I get the song and all he sings about, but what does this word mean??? 10 points for the best answer!

Answer 1

I have only heard the term applied to jet engines. Maybe it's one of those subliminal songs that if you play it backwards it says "Kill your parents" or something. Write to the singer and ask them, you might get some freebies !