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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.

Voices
After the Fall Lyrics

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My melancholy walks in time
To the beat of blue devils intertwined
Their pitchfork pokes spure me on
Closer to the edge, overcome
Over, oh whoa, oh whoa..

Voices, echo
In my head, in my head

Prima Donna people stop and stare
Picking up the scent in the air
But they don't stare long hurts their eyes
Get back to business, run and hide
Run and, oh whoa, oh whoa..

Voices, echo
In my head, in my head

Look inside and see what ticks
Inside a watch that can't be fixed
The gears don't turn, keeps bad time
Just needs someone to give it a wind
Give it a, oh whoa, oh whoa..

Voices, echo
In my head, in my head

Voices, echo
In my head, in my head

Overall Meaning

In the first stanza of the lyrics, the singer describes feeling a sense of melancholy that is synchronized with the rhythm of "blue devils," which may represent inner demons or struggles. The imagery of a pitchfork poking them closer to the edge suggests a feeling of being pushed towards a breaking point or a sense of being overwhelmed. The repetition of "oh whoa" adds to the emotive and intense nature of the experience.

The following stanza speaks about how others perceive the singer, using the metaphor of "Prima Donna people" who stop and stare but quickly look away, as if the intensity of the singer's emotions is too much for them to handle. The idea of running and hiding signifies a disconnection or inability to truly understand and empathize with what the singer is going through. The repeated phrase "oh whoa" further emphasizes the emotional turmoil and inner conflict.

Moving on to the third stanza, the singer delves into introspection, urging the listener to look inside themselves and see what's not functioning properly. The comparison to a watch that can't be fixed suggests a sense of helplessness or brokenness that needs external intervention to be resolved. The imagery of the gears not turning and keeping bad time highlights a feeling of being stuck or out of sync with the world around them.

The final repetition of "Voices, echo / In my head, in my head" serves as a haunting conclusion to the lyrics, reinforcing the idea of inner turmoil and the constant presence of conflicting thoughts or emotions. The recurring motif of voices echoing inside the singer's head suggests a struggle with inner dialogue and possibly mental health issues. Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of personal struggles, societal misunderstandings, and the search for healing or resolution amidst a backdrop of emotional turmoil.

Line by Line Meaning

My melancholy walks in time
My sadness moves in rhythm

To the beat of blue devils intertwined
Following the rhythm of intertwined struggles

Their pitchfork pokes spur me on
Their challenges push me forward

Closer to the edge, overcome
Approaching the breaking point, feeling overwhelmed

Voices, echo
Internal thoughts repeat

In my head, in my head
Within my mind

Prima Donna people stop and stare
Judgmental people pause and look

Picking up the scent in the air
Sensing something is wrong

But they don't stare long hurts their eyes
But they quickly avert their gaze due to discomfort

Get back to business, run and hide
Return to their own concerns and avoid facing reality

Look inside and see what ticks
Reflect on what motivates