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.
Attention Dependent
After the Fall Lyrics
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Pretend we're the attention
And we did it time
Swallow the douzine of your pain
What do you want, you had your mistakes
He's staying out, just get away
Move for your days, wherever you go
You won't stay the same, until the day
The devil calls your selfish ways
Take it all it's all up to you
Just with you, with 6 pack get you
It's so much what I want
'Cause they were for it
Only get to do
With you and yourself
Everyone else
It's what you do the best
It's what I'm like
And you're alright
Give it to me don't have it this way
Whatever you do, you will stay the same
Until the dead get you changed
You told her in selfish ways
You're attention dependent
You're a bad person
You think this right now
It's worse when you rent or resent
Baby then you'll regret
The things that you did,
And the shit that you said
It all comes back to us, in the end
The song "Attention Dependent" by After the Fall is a deep exploration into the idea of being addicted to attention and the selfish ways that come with it. The first lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, where the singer questions the truth behind his actions and thoughts. He suggests that if his actions are lies, he would rather pretend as if he is worthy of attention. The next few lines are about numbing the pain that one might feel, with the singer asking for someone to swallow the "douzine" of their pain.
After this, the song takes a slightly different turn as the singer seems to be addressing someone directly, asking them what they want and pointing out that they have made mistakes. They then suggest that the other person should move and change until they become a better person. The singer then touches on the idea of selfishness and how it can lead people to do bad things. The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of being dependent on attention and the negative effects it can have on a person. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer acknowledging that we will all have to face the consequences of our actions, and everything we do will eventually come back to us in the end.
Overall, the song is a poignant and powerful message about our need for attention and the negative consequences that can arise from it. It encourages listeners to reflect on their actions and make changes where necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
And if these are lies
In case what I am saying is not true
Pretend we're the attention
Act like we are the center of attention
And we did it time
We did it at the right time
Swallow the douzine of your pain
Endure the pain you are feeling
What do you want, you had your mistakes
What is it that you desire? You have already made bad choices
He's staying out, just get away
He is avoiding you, you should leave
Move for your days, wherever you go
Go ahead and live your life to the fullest wherever you may be
You won't stay the same, until the day
You will inevitably change at some point
That you change
The day that you change
The devil calls your selfish ways
Your selfishness is influenced by the devil
Take it all it's all up to you
Whatever you decide to do, it is entirely up to you
Just with you, with 6 pack get you
Just you and your six-pack can get you through this
It's so much what I want
I desire it so much
'Cause they were for it
Because they wanted it too
Only get to do
You only get to do this
With you and yourself
With yourself only
Everyone else
Other people
It's what you do the best
It is what you excel at
It's what I'm like
It is what I am like
And you're alright
And that is okay
Give it to me don't have it this way
Do not let things end up this way, give it to me
Whatever you do, you will stay the same
No matter what you do, you will remain the same
Until the dead get you changed
You will only change when you are dead
You told her in selfish ways
You expressed yourself to her in a manner influenced by selfishness
You're attention dependent
You are dependent on receiving attention from others
You're a bad person
You are not a good person
You think this right now
You believe this at the moment
It's worse when you rent or resent
It gets worse when you refuse to accept or harbor negative feelings
Baby then you'll regret
You will regret it then, my dear
The things that you did,
The things that you have done
And the shit that you said
And the hurtful things that you have said
It all comes back to us, in the end
Ultimately, everything we do affects us in some way
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.