After All Is Said and Done
Beyoncé/Marc Nelson Lyrics

Here I am
I stand in front of the mirror

Looking in the mirror
Looking at my reflection

An open face, the pain erased
A face showing no pain or sadness

Now the sky is clearer
Feeling clear and unburdened

I can see the sun
Feeling happy and optimistic

Now that all is, all is said and done, oh
Now that everything is finished and resolved

There you are
You are here with me

Always strong when I need you
Always able to help me when I need it

You let me give
You let me show my love and care

And now I live, fearless and protected
Now I can live without fear, feeling secure

With the one I will love
With the person I will always love

After all is, all is said and done
After everything has been resolved and finished

I once believed that hearts were made to bleed
I used to think that love always leads to heartbreak

(Inside I once believed that hearts were made to bleed, oh baby)
Even though I don't believe that anymore, it used to be my belief

But now I'm not afraid to say
But now I am unafraid to admit

I need you, I need you so stay with me
I acknowledge my dependence on you and ask you to stay

These precious (precious) hours (yeah)
This time we have together is precious

Greet each dawn in open arms
Welcome each morning with love

And dream, into tomorrow
And dream about the future

Where there's only love
Where nothing but love exists

After all is, all is said and done
After everything has been said and done

(Yeah baby) Oh baby
Expressing affectionate emotions

(Inside I once believed, that hearts were meant to bleed)
Even though I don't believe that anymore, it used to be my belief

(I'll never) I'll never be afraid to say
I will never be afraid to admit

I need you, I need you, so here
I require your presence and support

Here we are in the still of this moment
In the calmness of this moment, we are present

Fear is gone, hope lives on
Fear has dissipated, and hope remains

We found our happy ending
We have arrived at our positive conclusion

For there's only love (only love)
Love is the only thing that matters

And this sweet, sweet love
And this lovely, lovely love

After all is, all is said and done
After everything has been resolved and finished