After All
Cher & Peter Cetra Lyrics
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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 coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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 coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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?
Oh, after all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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 the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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
The lyrics of Cher and Peter Cetera's "After All" speak of fate, second chances, and the rekindling of love. At the beginning of the song, the two singers acknowledge that they've tried to move on from each other, but somehow their paths keep crossing. They reminisce about the early days of their relationship, where every kiss felt like a new experience. The lines "Every memory repeats, every step I take retreats, every journey always brings me back to you" convey the idea that no matter where life takes them, their love for each other remains constant.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that despite the struggles they've faced in their relationship, they are meant to be together. The lyrics "After all the stops and starts, we keep coming back to these two hearts, two angels who've been rescued from the fall" suggest that their love is special and divine. They have been through a lot of ups and downs, but they always find their way back to each other. The line "always just beyond my touch, you know I needed you so much" highlights the irony that even when they were apart, their love for each other remained strong.
In the end, the song conveys the idea that true love never dies. The line "when love is truly right, this time it's truly right, it lives from year to year, it changes as it goes, and on the way it grows, but it never disappears" is a testament to the power of true love. It may evolve and grow with time, but it never fades away. The final chorus repeats the idea that their love is meant to be, and they have been rescued from the fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, here we are again, I guess it must be fate
We have reunited again, and it feels as though it was meant to be.
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
We attempted to move on without each other, but we always knew we would eventually come back to fix our relationship.
I still remember when your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
Every journey always brings me back to you
I recall our early days together when everything was fresh and exciting. Even as I try to move forward, I always regress to wanting to be with you.
After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
Despite numerous obstacles, we always end up together, as if we are destined to be. Two souls in need of saving, we have found each other.
And 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
No matter what we have endured, we know that it is just the two of us that matter, and we are meant to be together for eternity.
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
Our love is genuinely meant to be, and as the years pass, it evolves and grows. But it will never vanish, no matter the changes we face.
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After all, what else is livin' for?
Even though I have been unable to reach you, I realize that I require you so much. Ultimately, what else is the point of living?
Oh, after all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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
Despite everything, our hearts ache to be together. We are the ones who have truly saved each other, and our connection will continue forever.
Contributed by Lauren S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justmeonthebeach
Well, here we are again
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
Every journey always brings me back to you
After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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 coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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 coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And 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
@margaretrodham6815
How can you not love the 80s. I miss my youth and this song just takes me there again and again. I loved this movie.
@ninjackunited6609
I.d give anything to go back to the 80S...
@margaretrodham6815
@@ninjackunited6609 let's build a Time Machine with only one option, One Way.
@ninjackunited6609
@@margaretrodham6815 should we build it together or can I trust you to build it and take me with you 😉
@margaretrodham6815
@@ninjackunited6609 Well we have two options: 1, ls you can help me build it and we will finished it faster or 2, l do it on my own and it will take longer, either way l will take you with me. 🤗
@tonythorpe2531
The song makes me truly believe in fate and there are still good things in the world.
@williamwilliams293
DAMN I MISS THE 80s!! I was so lucky to live in that decade. Im afraid they will never be another time in my life when music meant so much to me.
@thebronzetoo
True that, bro...
@metallicatlaura5408
YES..200%..the 80s were a decade in a class ALL BY ITSELF! Us Gen X kids were very blessed & fortunate!
@williamwilliams293
@@metallicatlaura5408 So true my friend, so true!