1. After the Fall is a… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. After the Fall is a rock band from Sydney, New South Wales and formed in 2000. From the Central Coast of New South Wales, the band members are Ben Windsor (vocals), Andrew Atkins, Matthew Gore (bass) and Mark Warner (guitar). Popular songs include “Mirror Mirror” and “The Fighter”. The band have played at festivals such as Homebake, The Falls, Splendour in the Grass and Livid. They currently have four albums to date.
2. After the Fall (CT) - Progressive rock band from Connecticut formed in the 1980's. The band released a few albums exclusively on cassette which were re-issued on CD as a compilation titled Before... in the late 90's. They released three more albums In a Safe Place (1998), The Living Drum (2001) and kNOwleDGE in 2005 before going on hiatus. After the Fall regrouped in 2011 after being invited to perform at the inaugural year of the OhioProg progressive rock festival to be held in 2012.
3. After the Fall (NY) - Melodic Hardcore from Albany, NY since 2000. 2 full lengths recorded at Bill Stevenson’s studio THE BLASTING ROOM (descendents, rise against, less than jake) and also a few 7 inches and EP’s. After the Fall recently released FORT ORANGE on cd/lp and are currently on tour in support. COLLAR CITY is a new 3 song 7” released Jan 5 2010 on MIGHTIER THAN SWORD RECORDS.
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4. After the Fall (NE) - Alternative Rock Band from Omaha, NE officially since 2005. Recorded two full lengths: “We Invented A World” and “You Don’t Have to Sleep To Dream” recorded at Enamel studios and mastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, A Day to remember) due to release Early 2010. Main Influences include The Used, Madina Lake, Anberlin, Taking back Sunday among many others.
5. After the Fall (IL) - Pop Punk/Emo band from Dixon, IL who released the album, Rumor Has It in 2004. The album includes the songs Ex-Girlfriend, Rooftops, and Missing Teeth on the Bathroom Floor. The band disbanded shortly after the release and most members now can be found in the band Kirkland.
6. After the Fall is also a melodic hardcore / post hardcore band from Corpus Christi, TX. They released an album, "Texas Roulette" in 2002.
Absentee Without Leave
After the Fall Lyrics
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That you take the next passerby?
Don't want to be alone
Don't want to be seen cry?
The happy face mask that you wear
Doesn't cover up the colour of your hair
So is the right thing to do
And I'll use misfortune to your advantage
And I'll wrap up the white feather, all in a bandage
The people are catching on to your passion
And grab the attention fast, because it's going out of fashion
(It's going out of fashion) Because it's going out of fashion
The happy face mask that you wear
Doesn't cover up the colour of your hair
So is the right thing to do
Tell somebody that you don't have, you don't have a clue
Run away to where the sun shines
Slip away, never looking behind
Yet days of old, follow the trail
To where your head rests
On the pillow of feathers you keep so close
Whatever you have misplaced
It cannot be retrieved
Swallow the pride, and believe
The happy face mask that you wear
Doesn't cover up the colour of your hair
So is the right thing to do
Tell somebody that you don't have, you don't have a clue
The lyrics to After the Fall's song Absentee Without Leave explore the theme of an individual struggling with feelings of loneliness and insecurity, as well as the pressure to put on a facade that hides their true emotions. The opening lines of the song seem to suggest that the singer is so lacking in confidence that they will latch onto anyone who comes along, just to avoid being alone or seen as vulnerable. The happy face mask that they wear is a metaphor for the false front they put up to hide their true emotions, but we are reminded that even though they may be trying to hide behind a happy exterior, there are still parts of them that are visible - such as the colour of their hair.
The chorus of the song urges the listener to be honest about their feelings, even when it may be difficult or scary to do so. The lines "Tell somebody that you don't have, you don't have a clue" suggest that it's better to admit when we don't know what we're doing or feeling, rather than pretending that we have everything figured out. The second verse expands on this idea, encouraging the listener to take advantage of difficult situations and use them to grow and become stronger. However, it's also worth noting that the singer is struggling with feelings of being left behind, as they "run away to where the sun shines" and try to escape from their troubles.
Overall, the lyrics to Absentee Without Leave offer a poignant exploration of the difficulties of navigating a world where it's easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed. The song encourages listeners to be honest about their feelings and not be afraid to reach out for help when it's needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you so low in confidence
Do you lack self-esteem to such a degree
That you take the next passerby?
That you choose the next person passing by?
Don't want to be alone
You don't want to be by yourself
Don't want to be seen cry?
You don't want anyone to witness you crying?
The happy face mask that you wear
The mask of happiness that you show to the world
Doesn't cover up the colour of your hair
Does not hide your true identity
So is the right thing to do
The best course of action
Tell somebody that you don't have, you don't have a clue
Confess to someone that you do not know the answer
And I'll use misfortune to your advantage
I will make your misfortune profitable
And I'll wrap up the white feather, all in a bandage
I will protect the symbol of your cowardice
The people are catching on to your passion
People are becoming aware of your motivation
And grab the attention fast, because it's going out of fashion
Quickly seize the spotlight before it fades away
(It's going out of fashion) Because it's going out of fashion
It is losing its popularity
Run away to where the sun shines
Escape to a place with bright sun
Slip away, never looking behind
Disappear without a backward glance
Yet days of old, follow the trail
However, the past will always remain behind you
To where your head rests
Where you rest your head
On the pillow of feathers you keep so close
On the pillow made of feathers that you treasure
Whatever you have misplaced
Anything that you have lost
It cannot be retrieved
Cannot be recovered
Swallow the pride, and believe
Swallow your pride and have faith
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The USPS at my USPS PO Box got so bad after years of numerous mail delivery fraud and errors, that I had to call to local police just to be able to pick up my delivered packages too large to fit in my rented USPS PO box and had to report it to the uspsoig gov and had to change my mailing address to a private carrier mailing address. 20 - 30 years ago many voters voted in person at their local polling station, including myself, but in recent years many people have started voting by mail ballot because it is more convenient, easier and less time consuming, especially now during the recent months of the contagious pandemic. This is the only way a percentage of voters will vote or prefer to vote, especially if they are very busy, forget or have a disability or medical condition. The USPS recently stopped delivering some of my mail, including mail from my county elections that handle mail-in ballots, address changes with new voter registration cards and most mail concerning local, state and national voting and elections. For instance, last month, I called my local county elections office to request a change of address with a new voter registration card to keep in my wallet and to receive mail-in ballots. The black woman asked me to repeat the new address over the phone three times to mail me the application to apply for the change and told me she would send it to me after their website would not allow me to request it online twice that included my driver's license number and social security number be input to make the request online and was twice. I never received anything from them. So, now, I must vote in person for the Republican Primary in August. Vote Republican. Vote early. Vote as soon as possible. Choose a day and precinct location to vote that is most convenient for you. Don't wait until the last day that will be more busy with possibly longer lines in case you forget or can't vote on that day.
Bible Bloopers
That one bit of difference makes the difference doesn't it? I mean I could take a stack of ballots and put different names on them right? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong
Brion Garner
You’re wrong nimrod.
Aldaris1234567
No, because you have to sign them.
Daniel Devault
Democratic governors could hold the votes until after inauguration, thus the house could vote Pelosi in as president vote republican even in the house and senate
inboxnews
Not true. Some states, like California, are mailing mail-in ballots to all residents of that state, NOT just registered voters, but everyone! That's the problem.
JB74
@Aldaris1234567 Yes, they are. Pennsylvania just extended the date for mail in ballots too.
Aldaris1234567
No they're not.
JB74
Exactly! Plus in Pennsylvania our Governor is using Coronavirus aid money for prepaid postage on all of the ballots he's mailing out to everyone. Yet, businesses can't get help and are closing.
Sydnie Casteel
Thank you