Envision
After Forever Lyrics


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I see it
I hear but cannot know how you are feeling
I sense it but can't comprehend

He's standing there
Waiting for the news to hear, what's wrong with her
His feelings go way beyond my own
Only sense it, only imagine their fate
Just envision, the only way to relate

We try to
We say so but we can only imagine
We want to but can't empathize

She's lying there crying
For the truth was stronger than her pain
Her feelings go way beyond my own

Only sense it
Only imagine their fate
Just envision, the only way to relate for real

Only sense it
Only imagine their fate
Just envision, the only way to relate

Can we sense it?




Can we imagine their fate?
Just envision, there is no way we relate for real

Overall Meaning

The verses in After Forever's song Envision describe a scenario where someone is trying to understand and empathize with another's emotions, but is limited by their own perspective and experience. The first verse speaks to an inability to truly understand how someone else is feeling, even if they can see and hear it happening. The second verse shows a person waiting to hear news about someone they care about, but the level of concern and emotion they feel goes beyond what the singer is capable of comprehending. The chorus repeats the idea that the only way to relate to someone else's experiences is through imagination and perspective-taking, rather than true empathy.


The song seems to be commenting on the limitations of human connection and the struggle to truly understand one another. It suggests that while we may want to empathize with others, there will always be a barrier preventing us from truly comprehending their emotions. The title "Envision" speaks to the idea that the best we can do is use our imagination to try and envision what someone else might be going through.


Overall, the lyrics are emotionally charged, highlighting the frustration and helplessness that can come with trying to relate to those around us. The song encourages empathy and understanding, but also acknowledges that achieving true emotional connection with others may be difficult or even impossible.


Line by Line Meaning

I see it
I am aware of the situation


I hear but cannot know how you are feeling
Although I listen, I can't completely understand your emotions


I sense it but can't comprehend
I am perceptive but unable to fully grasp it


He's standing there
A man is waiting


Waiting for the news to hear, what's wrong with her
He's waiting to find out what's the matter with her


His feelings go way beyond my own
His emotions exceed my own


Only sense it, only imagine their fate
We can only perceive and contemplate their future


Just envision, the only way to relate
The only way to comprehend is to visualize


We try to
We attempt to understand


We say so but we can only imagine
We acknowledge the issue, but can only envision it in our minds


We want to but can't empathize
We desire to empathize, but are incapable


She's lying there crying
She's on the ground in tears


For the truth was stronger than her pain
The reality was more significant than her distress


Her feelings go way beyond my own
Her emotions exceed my own


Can we sense it?
Are we capable of perceiving it?


Can we imagine their fate?
Are we able to envision their future?


Just envision, there is no way we relate for real
The only way we truly perceive is through visualization




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE BORGMAN, BAS MAAS, FLOOR JANSEN, GORDON H.G. GROOTHEDDE, JOOST VAN DEN BROEK, LUUK VAN GERVEN, SANDER GOMMANS

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