aftermath
Beloved (Alt) Lyrics


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The aftermath was better than I thought it would be
But I closed my eyes so I couldn't see what would become of it
The stars, they burn bright in this evening sky
And there's not a thing standing in my way tonight
And I promise you that we will make it out alive, out alive
We're just a little bit closer now
The sea, it holds me close
Pushing against the hands that held us back
That held us back
Pushing against the hands that held us back
Should we run away or face the days we have before us?
Right through the barricades onto the shores below us
Day and night, our steps and paths are chosen for us
Let's bury the past, within the sand beneath us




And i promise you that you will never fall again, never fall again
Day and night you hold me close never letting go now

Overall Meaning

Beloved's song The Aftermath seems to be a message of hope and perseverance through difficult times. The lyrics describe the aftermath as being better than expected but closed eyes suggest uncertainty of what lies ahead. However, there is a sense of optimism as the stars burn bright and there's nothing standing in the way. The promise of making it out alive is repeated and drives the message of survival.


The sea is personified as holding the singer close, pushing against the hands that previously held them back. It seems like the singer is questioning whether to run away or face the challenges ahead, but ultimately decides to face them head-on. The barricades are symbolic of obstacles in life, and the singer encourages the listener to break through them and onto the shores below. They acknowledge that our steps and paths are chosen for us day and night, but it's important to bury the past and move forward. The promise of never falling again suggests personal growth and resilience. Overall, the lyrics provide a sense of encouragement to persevere through difficult times and come out stronger on the other side.


Line by Line Meaning

The aftermath was better than I thought it would be
Things turned out better than expected after a difficult experience


But I closed my eyes so I couldn't see what would become of it
Despite the positive result, the singer is fearful of the future


The stars, they burn bright in this evening sky
The natural beauty of the night sky is comforting


And there's not a thing standing in my way tonight
The artist feels unencumbered and free


And I promise you that we will make it out alive, out alive
The artist reassures someone that they will survive whatever comes their way


We're just a little bit closer now
The singer and someone else have grown closer through their shared experience


The sea, it holds me close
The ocean provides comfort and support


Pushing against the hands that held us back
The artist is resisting past obstacles and limitations


Should we run away or face the days we have before us?
The artist is uncertain about whether to confront or flee upcoming challenges


Right through the barricades onto the shores below us
The artist is determined to overcome obstacles and reach a better place


Day and night, our steps and paths are chosen for us
The singer feels that fate dictates their choices and direction in life


Let's bury the past, within the sand beneath us
The artist wants to let go of painful memories and move forward


And i promise you that you will never fall again, never fall again
Once again, the singer reassures someone that they will be okay


Day and night you hold me close never letting go now
The comfort and support of someone close to the singer is unchanging




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