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After All
Cetera Lyrics
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I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
After all the stops and starts
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
When love is truly right
(This time it's truly right)
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
Oh, and on the way it grows
But it never disappears
After all the stops and starts
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After all, what else is livin' for?
After all the stops and starts
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
In Peter Cetera's song "After All," he sings about the inevitability of two people finding their way back to each other despite any obstacles or detours they encounter. The opening lines acknowledge that they have tried to go their separate ways, but fate has brought them back together. The repeated phrase "every journey always brings me back to you" reinforces this idea that they cannot escape their connection. Cetera then reflects on the past and how the memories of their love persist. The line "every step I take retreats" suggests that he has tried to move on, but ultimately finds himself returning to this person.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that they have endured challenges, but ultimately they are meant to be together. The metaphorical reference to "two angels who've been rescued from the fall" implies that their love has been saved from a potentially catastrophic end. The repeated use of the phrase "after all" suggests that despite everything they have been through, their love endures. Cetera touches on the idea that true love is enduring and can weather the changes that may come with time. The final lines ponder the purpose of life, suggesting that their love is what truly gives it meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, here we are again
We find ourselves in this situation once again.
I guess it must be fate
Perhaps our meeting again is due to destiny.
We've tried it on our own
We have attempted to go through life without each other.
But deep inside we've known
But we have always been aware that we need each other.
We'd be back to set things straight
Our reunion has been destined to fix our previous mistakes.
I still remember when your kiss was so brand new
I will always remember the first time we kissed.
Every memory repeats
Each memory we have together plays over and over in my mind.
Every step I take retreats
Every forward progression I make in life leads me back to you.
Every journey always brings me back to you
No matter where my journey takes me, I always find my way back to you.
After all the stops and starts
Despite the obstacles we've faced, such as breaking up and moving on, we always end up back together.
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
Our connection and love for each other brings us back together time and time again.
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
We have saved each other from making huge mistakes that could have ruined our relationship.
After all that we've been through
Despite everything we've faced together.
It all comes down to me and you
Our relationship boils down to just the two of us.
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
It appears that we are meant to be together for the rest of our lives.
When love is truly right
In a genuine and true relationship.
(This time it's truly right)
(This time our love is truly real and meant to last.)
It lives from year to year
Love lasts over time and never fades away.
It changes as it goes
Love evolves and alters throughout the years.
Oh, and on the way it grows
But despite the changes, our love continues to grow.
But it never disappears
Our love for each other will never fade away.
Always just beyond my touch
You have always been close to me and yet just out of reach.
You know I needed you so much
I have always needed you in my life and yearned for your love.
After all, what else is livin' for?
In the end, what else is important in life besides love?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Tom Snow
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