The Morning After
Adam Lyrics


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as far as i have come
and as much as i have seen
not just in my life
but also inside of me
it never seems to compare
never seemed to compare
to the rest of my life
and even less to the rest of time

i don't think about love
the pains and joys i know too little of
and still it is a mystery to me

as far as i have come
and as much as i have seen
not just in my life
but also inside of me
it never seems to compare
never seemed to compare
to the rest of my life
and even less to the rest of time

it was so beautiful
god it was so beautiful




you are so beautiful
god you are so beautiful

Overall Meaning

In "The Morning After," Adam explores the limitations of his experiences and knowledge compared to the vastness of life and time. He acknowledges that he has come far and seen much, but it never quite measures up to the magnitude of the rest of his life or the rest of time. Despite this, he finds beauty in the unknown, referencing love as a mystery that he knows too little of.


The repetition of the line "not just in my life but also inside of me" emphasizes Adam's introspective approach to his musings. The separation of his personal experiences from his inner self implies that there is still so much he has yet to discover about himself and the world around him.


The second half of the song focuses on the beauty that Adam has encountered but still pales in comparison to the unknown mysteries he has yet to uncover. The repetition of "god it was so beautiful" highlights the transient nature of beauty and even suggests that moments of beauty are God-given and fleeting.


Overall, "The Morning After" is a poignant reflection on the limitations of personal experience and the beauty that can be found in the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

as far as i have come
Despite all of my travels and experiences


and as much as i have seen
And everything I have witnessed


not just in my life
Not just in my own personal experiences


but also inside of me
But within my own emotions and thoughts


it never seems to compare
Nothing else ever quite measures up


never seemed to compare
And it has never seemed to compare


to the rest of my life
To everything else I have experienced in life


and even less to the rest of time
And even less so when compared to the entirety of history


i don't think about love
Love is not something that occupies my mind


the pains and joys i know too little of
I haven't yet experienced the full spectrum of love's ups and downs


and still it is a mystery to me
Despite this, love remains an enigma to me


it was so beautiful
It was truly a stunning experience


god it was so beautiful
It was a beautiful moment that was almost divine in nature


you are so beautiful
Not only was the moment beautiful, but the person involved was as well


god you are so beautiful
All of it together created an almost spiritual beauty that was breathtaking




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