Cascade
After All Lyrics


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So be it
If you say so
I surrender
To your serenade

Come closer
You whisper
Come closer
You cry

I reach out to you
I try to grab you
You slip through my fingers
My cascade of tears

Sit down, walk straight




Dark side of the angels
I take your gift

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to After All's song Cascade are about surrendering to someone's serenade and being caught up in the emotions of the moment. The opening line, "So be it, if you say so," implies a willingness to submit or comply with the wishes of the other person. The singer is vulnerable and willing to listen to the other person, as evidenced by the line "I surrender to your serenade." The words "come closer" are repeated several times, indicating a desire for intimacy and closeness with the other person.


The verses describe a situation where the singer reaches out to the other person but fails to connect with them. The lines "I try to grab you, you slip through my fingers, my cascade of tears" describe a sense of loss or disappointment. The chorus features the lyrics "sit down, walk straight, dark side of the angels, I take your gift." This suggests that the singer is willing to accept whatever the other person has to offer, even if it brings pain and suffering.


Overall, the lyrics to Cascade suggest a complex emotional landscape where vulnerability, intimacy, and disappointment all intermingle. The repeated use of the phrase "come closer" underscores the intense longing and desire for connection that the singer feels.


Line by Line Meaning

So be it
I accept the situation as it is


If you say so
I agree with your decision


I surrender
I give up control to you


To your serenade
To the sweet sound of your voice


Come closer
I want to be nearer to you


You whisper
You speak to me softly


Come closer
I want to be nearer to you


You cry
You express your emotions


I reach out to you
I extend my hand to touch you


I try to grab you
I attempt to hold onto you


You slip through my fingers
You elude my grasp


My cascade of tears
My uncontrollable weeping


Sit down, walk straight
Maintain your composure


Dark side of the angels
The less desirable traits of good-natured beings


I take your gift
I appreciate what you have given me




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