Abra continued to work on her next studio album "No Fear", while contributing songs to several soundtracks. Amidst rumors of creative differences and contractual conflicts, she changed management and recording companies and the album was eventually shelved, although her record label did release promo copies. Most of the songs later appeared in slightly altered versions on her latest album, "Everything Changed" (2004) released on Koch Records.
After All These Years
Abra Moore Lyrics
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I can still remember
The way you taste
The way you feel
After all these years
I've got my foot on the parking brake
Waiting for that song on the radio
Alive as an ember, burning inside
Just when you think it's ended
It comes on bright, alone in the dark
I whisper your name, it's calling me again
But I am with you now
We are dancing in the moonlight
You got me spinning around
I can feel everything
Driving me all away
Through the old time memory
Was it so wrong to say
That I wanted you again?
And I could take you back
And we could go down in the city
And get lost for hours
We won't say anything
Memories start to fade
The moment the lights turn
There's no one here
I'm drifting down the avenue
But I'm with you now
We are dancing in the moonlight
You got me spinning around
I can feel everything
The opening lines of Abra Moore's song "After All These Years" hint at a sense of nostalgia and longing. The singer remembers the taste and feel of someone who once mattered so much to her, but with time and distance between them, those feelings seem to have faded away. The next few lines suggest that she's waiting for something to remind her of that person, maybe a song on the radio or a particular memory that triggers the spark of recognition. It's as if she's holding on to a fragment of the past, hoping to rekindle the emotions that once burned hot.
As the song continues, there's a sense of longing and regret, as if the singer is reflecting on missed opportunities and the passage of time. The lyrics "Alive as an ember, burning inside, just when you think it's ended" seem to capture the feeling of memories coming back to life after a long period of dormancy. The singer acknowledges that she's still haunted by the past, even though she's moving forward and living her life in the present. The lines "I whisper your name, it's calling me again, but I am with you now, we are dancing in the moonlight" suggest that she's able to find some peace and comfort in the idea that her memories are still alive, even if the person they're attached to is no longer a part of her life.
In the final lines of the song, there's a sense of acceptance and release. The singer seems to be letting go of her longing and embracing the present moment, as she sings "we won't say anything". It's as if she's made peace with the fact that some things will never be the way they were, and that it's okay to simply enjoy what you have in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
After all these years
Despite the passage of time
I can still remember
I still recall vividly
The way you taste
How your kiss and presence feel in my mind
The way you feel
The feeling of your touch and embrace
I've got my foot on the parking brake
I am hesitating before moving forward
Waiting for that song on the radio
Hoping to hear a particular song
To play out
To reach its conclusion
Alive as an ember, burning inside
My feelings for you are still strong and present
Just when you think it's ended
Coming back unexpectedly
It comes on bright, alone in the dark
Feelings resurface strongly, even in solitary moments
I whisper your name, it's calling me again
My heart feels pulled towards you once more
But I am with you now
Our relationship has been rekindled
We are dancing in the moonlight
We are enjoying each other's company
You got me spinning around
I am filled with joy and excitement
I can feel everything
My senses are heightened in this moment
Driving me all away
Pushing me towards memories
Through the old time memory
Reflecting on the past when things were simpler
Was it so wrong to say
Questioning if it was a mistake to want you again
That I wanted you again?
Admitting to still having feelings for you
And I could take you back
The possibility of rekindling our relationship exists
And we could go down in the city
Exploring new places and experiences together
And get lost for hours
Enjoying each other's company without any distractions
We won't say anything
Silence is comfortable and unworried with you
Memories start to fade
The past is getting further away
The moment the lights turn
When the surroundings change, so do my thoughts
There's no one here
Without you, everything seems empty and lonely
I'm drifting down the avenue
My mind is wandering aimlessly
But I'm with you now
Being with you reminds me of my purpose
We are dancing in the moonlight
Our connection lights up the night
You got me spinning around
I am filled with happiness and energy
I can feel everything
Every emotion and sensation is amplified in your presence
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABRA MOORE, ABRA J. MOORE
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