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.
Unkind
After the Fall Lyrics
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'Cause I know that you've had it worse
And I could never imagine
But I know what it's like to hear those words
I don't love you anymore
'Cause I know how it feels
To have more than you
Now that it's all shaking
And you thought about it again and again
What you could have done
Or who you could have been
I do not make a difference when
That will always be then
And this will always be now
So just 'cause you're lost in somehow
On your way down the path
Shake away the pain
'Cause you're not feeling sick
I know you're too fitted
I won't work this
There's no way sin away
You have to face the facts
She's never coming back
She's moving on while you dwell on
You're fresh intensive past
Don't blame yourself for what's been done
Just move forward and keep pushing on
Beyond this to yourself
Teach yourself or do the same
Everything will work out
I do not make a difference when
That will always be then
And this will always be now
So just 'cause you're lost in somehow
On your way down the path
I know that bites are done
And your heart's still breaking
I know it's been hell
But if I'm not mistaking
You still have your son
Can learn from his dad
And you can hurt yourself in sight
Of that
The song "Unkind" by After the Fall is a powerful exposition of dealing with heartbreak and loss. The opening verse serves to empathize with the listener by acknowledging that they have experienced pain and suffering, and it's not something that we can simply brush off. It begins by stating that the singer won't ask how the other person has been, because they already know that they have had it worse. They may not be able to imagine the depth of their pain, but they can relate to hear the words "I don't love you anymore." The chorus symbolizes confronting the reality of the situation by acknowledging that the past is irreversible, and we can't change what has already been done. Sometimes we may feel stuck in our own pain, and can become lost on our path.
The second verse is where the song becomes particularly poignant. The verse reminds us that it's essential to shake away the pain, because we're not feeling sick- we're feeling hurt. We shouldn't get used to being stuck in a cycle of misery, but instead recognize that we have to face the harsh reality. We need to stop blaming ourselves and move forward. We can't change the past or the events that have brought us to this point in our lives. We must focus on the present and the future. The singer speaks of the importance of learning from our past experiences and moving forward with newfound knowledge. The song culminates with a reminder that even though the scars might be physical and emotional, we can still find healing. We can also use these experiences to teach valuable lessons to others.
Overall, "Unkind" is a moving song about learning to pick yourself up after heartbreak and coping with loss. The song offers a message of hope to those who listen, reminding them that they are not alone, and that someone out there can empathize with their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't ask how you've been
I don't want to know about your current state
'Cause I know that you've had it worse
I know you've undergone more difficult times
And I could never imagine
I can't even picture it
But I know what it's like to hear those words
I have experienced what you're feeling
I don't love you anymore
I don't have feelings for you now
'Cause I know how it feels
As I've had similar experiences
To have more than you
To have something greater than expected
I thought I heard before
I believed I had heard this earlier
Now that it's all shaking
Due to current instability
And you thought about it again and again
You keep revisiting your thoughts
What you could have done
Actions you could have taken
Or who you could have been
The person you could have been
I do not make a difference when
Time doesn't affect me
That will always be then
Things will remain as they were
And this will always be now
The present is always the same
So just 'cause you're lost in somehow
Don't feel disoriented
On your way down the path
While you're moving forward
Shake away the pain
Let go of the hurt
'Cause you're not feeling sick
You're not physically unwell
I know you're too fitted
I know you're upset
I won't work this
I will not pursue this relationship
There's no way sin away
There's no easy solution
You have to face the facts
Accept the reality
She's never coming back
She won't return
She's moving on while you dwell on
She's progressing while you're stuck
You're fresh intensive past
Your recent intense past
Don't blame yourself for what's been done
Don't hold yourself responsible for the past
Just move forward and keep pushing on
Stay focused and move ahead
Beyond this to yourself
Focus on improving yourself
Teach yourself or do the same
Learn from your own experiences or from others
Everything will work out
Things will be fine
I know that bites are done
I know the hurt is over
And your heart's still breaking
You're still emotionally hurting
I know it's been hell
I know it's been awful
But if I'm not mistaking
If I'm correct
You still have your son
You still have your child
Can learn from his dad
Your son can learn from you
And you can hurt yourself in sight
You can treat yourself kindly
Of that
Realization of this fact
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.