Afterall
Beartooth Lyrics


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I must be doing this all wrong
Should be happy but I'm searching for the voice I lost
Guess I'm just human after all
I guess I'm just human after all

I woke up with the same dark feeling
Head on the ground and my thoughts on the ceiling
Another dream where the light is burning out
I don't know what to chase, my hope is erased
I look at myself and I don't know my own face
I just got fixed and I'm already breaking down
(I just got fixed and I'm already breaking down)

How do I feel when my wounds aren't healing?
Why do I stop when I start believing?

I must be doing this all wrong
Should be happy but I'm searching for the reasons why
Puts my head in overdrive
I thought I had this figured out
I should scream but I'm still searching for the voice I lost
I guess I'm just human after all
I guess I'm just human after all

You're no good, suck it up and change it
The way you feel is a little outdated
You'll never change if you'd rather hear the lie
I don't know what to say, I'm never okay
I try to dig deep and there's nothing but pain
I'm singing my songs but the words just don't relate
(I'm singing my songs but the words just don't relate)

It's hard to live when my wounds aren't healing
Why do I stop when I start believing?

I must be doing this all wrong
Should be happy but I'm searching for the reasons why
Puts my head in overdrive
I thought I had this figured out
I should scream but I'm still searching for the voice I lost
I guess I'm just human after all, all

There's not an ounce of hope inside of me
I wanna die before I fade away

I must be doing this all wrong
Should be happy but I'm searching for the reasons why
Puts my head in overdrive
I thought I had this figured out
I should scream but I'm still searching for the voice I lost
I guess I'm just human after all




I guess I'm just human after all
I guess I'm just human after all

Overall Meaning

The song "Afterall" by Beartooth expresses a sense of internal struggle and the feeling of being lost despite efforts to find happiness. The lyrics suggest that the singer is questioning their own choices and path in life, stating that they must be doing something wrong as they search for the voice they have lost. The line "I guess I'm just human afterall" serves as a reminder that it is natural to make mistakes and feel uncertain, especially when trying to find one's place in the world. The song's chorus repeatedly highlights the singer's quest for understanding and the need to find their lost voice, indicating the importance of self-discovery and authenticity.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses feelings of sadness, describing waking up with a dark feeling and experiencing dreams where the light is burning out. They also feel a lack of hope and a desire to die before they fade away. However, despite these struggles, the singer also acknowledges the need for change and the importance of pushing through the pain to find a way to move forward. The line "You'll never change if you'd rather hear the lie" suggests that there is a need for honesty and self-reflection in order to make progress.


Overall, the song "Afterall" is a powerful expression of the complexities of the human experience and the journey towards self-discovery and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

I must be doing this all wrong
Feeling like something is off and not quite right.


Should be happy but I'm searching for the voice I lost
Trying to find one's own inner voice that has been lost, and looking to it for happiness.


Guess I'm just human afterall
Recognizing that humans are not perfect beings and that it is natural to have flaws and make mistakes.


I woke up with the same dark feeling
Starting the day feeling sad and down, possibly from a recurring issue.


Head on the ground and my thoughts on the ceiling
Feeling stuck and unable to move, with racing thoughts that are hard to ignore.


Another dream where the light is burning out
Having another dream that feels like things are falling apart and there is no hope left.


I don't know what to chase my hope is erased
Feeling lost and without direction, with no hope for the future.


I look at myself and I don't know my own face
Feeling disconnected from oneself and unsure of one's identity.


I just got fixed and I'm already breaking down
Trying to work on oneself, only to find that it is not a quick fix and there are still setbacks and struggles.


How do I feel when my wounds aren't healing?
Wondering how to cope when emotional pain and struggles are not getting better.


Why do I stop when I start believing?
Questioning why one gives up when things start to look up and progress is being made.


Puts my head in overdrive
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to slow down the racing thoughts or emotions.


You're no good so get up and change it
Realizing that no one else can make the necessary changes and improvements, it has to come from within oneself despite any negative external influences.


The way you feel is a little outdated
Feeling like one's emotions and reactions are not appropriate for current situations.


You'll never change if you'd rather hear the lie
Recognizing that facing the truth is necessary for personal growth and change, and avoiding or denying the truth will only lead to staying stuck in one's current state.


I try to dig deep and there's nothing but pain
Attempting to understand oneself on a deeper level, but only finding more emotional pain and difficulty.


I'm singing my songs but the words just don't relate
Feeling like expressing oneself through music, but feeling like the message is not being communicated effectively or being understood by others.


There's not an ounce of hope inside of me
Feeling completely hopeless and unable to see any light at the end of the tunnel.


I wanna die before I fade away
Feeling like death would be preferable to living a life with no meaning or purpose.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joel Madden, Joseph Cotela, Zakk Cervini, Caleb Shomo

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Comments from YouTube:

@willamend3994

This is one of my favorite songs. I have struggled with internal pain and hatred for myself for many years. Shortly after playing this song on repeat and crying many times to it, I have finally been getting the help that I need. Thank you Beartooth. So many incredible songs, but this one saved my life from myself.

@GodofTrombones

The lyrics so perfectly embody the depression I've dealt with for decades.

@MiscellaneousJo

I live how the alien cheers himself up by getting a fish. It's so cute.

@anonymouswolvenclaw536

Yeah but the real message behind the fish is that its „different“ to the other fishes and thats how the alien feels among humans so they both have something in common

@brianmcdaniel1664

Groups like these guys are keeping rock alive. Rock on Beartooth!

@TheRamblingIdiot

One of my favourites from the album. Love these guys <3

@kristamoody5011

Same here

@Dustinchugs

Love the message of the video, incredible song. Been jamming the album since day 1!

@realm23x73

@nightstalker 12 you'll need to clarify that line even more.

@akymflrs47

This is insane. Beartooth never disappoint 🖤🔥

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