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.
Concrete Boots
After the Fall Lyrics
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Always lost and searching for his own sound.
These concrete boots he wears, make it hard to reach the air.
These concrete boots he wears.
And now all the eyes are facing towards the south. Just as narrow words try to escape his mouth. The plastered faces are painted white, just to keep the inside out of his sight.
These concrete boots he wears.
The lyrics to "Concrete Boots" seem to describe the struggles of an outsider who is feeling isolated and weighed down by their own internal struggles. The first verse portrays this character as someone who is desperately searching for connection and healing, but unable to break free from the crowd that surrounds them. It seems like they are lost in the noise of the world, unable to find their own voice or identity. The metaphor of concrete boots is powerful here, suggesting that this person is so weighed down by their own inner demons that they can't even move forward. The image of someone drowning is also evoked, emphasizing the suffocating nature of their isolation.
The second verse adds another layer to this story, as it seems like the outsider is trying to speak up and be heard, but their words are falling on deaf ears. The people around them are too "plastered" or drunk on their own identity to see this person as anything more than an outsider. This creates a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the outsider is unable to break through the barriers that keep them from being seen and understood. The repetition of the phrase "these concrete boots he wears" reinforces the feeling of being trapped and weighed down by one's own issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever got that downwards sinking feeling?
Have you ever experienced a feeling of hopelessness?
And just a touch of human hands make for healing?
Does the comfort of being touched by another person help alleviate this feeling?
He's watered down amongst the crowd,
He feels diluted and unimportant in the midst of a larger group of people.
Always lost and searching for his own sound.
He feels aimless and lacking in direction as he tries to find his own unique path.
These concrete boots he wears, make it hard to reach the air.
He feels weighed down and trapped by something that's preventing him from reaching his full potential.
These concrete boots he wears.
The metaphorical burden that's holding him back is symbolized by wearing concrete boots.
And now all the eyes are facing towards the south.
His peers are all focused on something that he's not interested in.
Just as narrow words try to escape his mouth.
When he tries to express himself, it feels like he can't find the right words.
The plastered faces are painted white, just to keep the inside out of his sight.
The people around him are putting on a facade and hiding their true thoughts from him, making it hard for him to connect with them on a deeper level.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW JAY J ATKINS, BENJAMIN WHITNEY WINDSOR, CHRISTOPHER MARC BUTCHERINE, MARK EDWARD WARNER, MATTHEW PETER GORE
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