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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.

Tilburg
After the Fall Lyrics

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Pushed 'em out in stress
Has got in the mess
I'll be after we dug your grave
And then you're the best
I got that feeling in my chest

That took to comprehend
The pain inside my head

A broken heart that will never mend
Have to say it goodbye
Goodbye to my best friend

I couldn't sit back and watch you die
I couldn't stand to know you were in pain
I wasn't brought back for this yet
But I know that I'll never forget
You give me standing how much they meant
You have the back if I ain't dead
In my heart and in my head
How could we forget

Pushed 'em out in stress
Has got in the mess
I'll be after we dug your grave
And then you're the best
I got that feeling in my chest

This house is so quiet now
Sometimes I still can hear you breathing
Or set you laying next to me
And I know you'll always be on my mind

I couldn't stand to know you were in pain
I wasn't brought back for this yet

But I know that I'll never forget
You give me standing how much they meant

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of After the Fall's song, Tilburg, depicts a story of a close friendship that eventually ends in tragedy. The first few lines suggest that the friend had been pushed out while under stress and had ended up in a mess. The singer had to dig his friend's grave and acknowledges that his friend had been the best. The pain inside the singer's head and broken heart suggests that his friend may have died young. The line, "Goodbye to my best friend" highlights the final farewell to a person that once meant everything.

The singer admits that he could not sit back and let his friend die as he could not stand to see him in pain. It is evident that the singer had been away from home and did not expect to return in such a harsh reality. The lyrics suggest that he had been brought back to say goodbye to his friend. The line, "This house is so quiet now/Sometimes I still can hear you breathing," further reinforces the pain of loss. The singer acknowledges that his friend will always be on his mind, and he will never forget him.

To sum up, the lyrics of Tilburg are a tribute to a close friend who died young. The song reflects the pain of loss and the struggle to come to terms with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Pushed 'em out in stress
The stress pushed them away from us

Has got in the mess
They got caught in a difficult situation

I'll be after we dug your grave
Even after you're gone, I'll still be there for you

And then you're the best
You were always the best

I got that feeling in my chest
I feel emotional and saddened

That took to comprehend
It's hard to understand

The pain inside my head
The emotional pain is overwhelming

A broken heart that will never mend
My heart is shattered and can never be repaired

Have to say it goodbye
I have to let go

Goodbye to my best friend
Farewell to someone who was like family

I couldn't sit back and watch you die
I couldn't bear to see you suffer