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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.

Vacant Black Stare
After the Fall Lyrics

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The task is set
And expectations are met
So raise the bar to the level

Turn to me, in your time of need
Turn to me, you planted the seed
Turn to me, you made me bleed
Turn to me, I fulfilled your dirty deeds

And with a vacant black stare
See through the lies that I bare
And what's left is reality
You found out the real me

So take the blindfold,
So take the blindfold off your eyes
Consume the lifestyle,
Consume the lifestyle that you hide
Read the signs that,
Read the signs that you deny
I am only human

And now the task is set
And expectations are met
So raise the bar to the level

Turn to me, in your time of need
Turn to me, you planted the seed
Turn to me, you made me bleed
Turn to me, I fulfilled your dirty deeds

And with a vacant black stare
See through the lies that I bare
And what's left is reality
You found out the real me

So take the blindfold,
So take the blindfold off your eyes
Consume the lifestyle,
Consume the lifestyle that you hide
Read the signs that,
Read the signs that you deny
I am only human

Hey now,
What you see is what you believe
Hey now,
what is to see it can not be seen

So take the blindfold,
So take the blindfold off your eyes
Consume the lifestyle,
Consume the lifestyle that you hide
Read the signs that,

Read the signs that you deny
I am only human

Overall Meaning

The song Vacant Black Stare by After the Fall appears to be about the idea of expectations and the pressure that comes with meeting them. The lyrics start off by stating that the task is set and expectations are met, followed by a call to raise the bar to the next level, indicating the desire for improvement and success. The following lines seem to be directed at someone who has relied on the singer in the past, possibly for their own benefit, as they ask them to turn to them in their time of need and highlight the sacrifices and pain they have endured for this person. However, the lyrics also suggest that this reliance may have been built on a foundation of lies, and that the true nature of the singer has been revealed through their vacant black stare.

The chorus then calls for the person to take off their blindfold and confront the reality of the situation, to read the signs that they may have denied or ignored before. The lyrics emphasize that the singer is only human, perhaps indicating that they too struggle with the pressure of expectations and the desire to succeed. The bridge repeats these themes before ending on the suggestion that what is seen may not always be believable, and that there may be more to the situation than meets the eye.

Overall, the song seems to be exploring the complex emotions and relationships that can arise when expectations are set and met, balancing the desire for success with the fear and uncertainty that can come with it. It also touches on the idea of self-discovery and the challenges of coming to terms with one's true nature.

Line by Line Meaning

The task is set
The objective is clear and established

And expectations are met
Requirements have been satisfied

So raise the bar to the level
Increase the difficulty or standards of the task or goal

Turn to me, in your time of need
Rely on me to assist you when you need it

Turn to me, you planted the seed
You initiated this situation and I became involved because of you

Turn to me, you made me bleed
You caused me pain or suffering

Turn to me, I fulfilled your dirty deeds
I was complicit in doing morally wrong things for you

And with a vacant black stare
Looking emotionless and empty

See through the lies that I bare
Realize the truth that I'm revealing

And what's left is reality
The truth of the situation is exposed and evident

You found out the real me
You discovered my authentic self