After All
Dr. Manhattan Lyrics


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After all we've been through
I am still in love
After all the things we've seen
I am still in love
I don't know what this means
But it feels alright for now
I'll think about the rest tomorrow
'Cause when I think about it, yes,
I'm still in love
What can one do?
I'm still in love
What can one do?

In weeks of holidays
The cold collects my nerves
I'd like to wrap myself up
In arms and cheeks like hers
I don't know what this means
But it feels alright for now
I'll think about the rest tomorrow
'Cause when I think about it, yes,
I'm still in love
What can one do?
I'm still in love
What can one do?

I'm still in love

I'm still in love
What can one do?
I'm still in love
What can one do?
I'm still in love
What can one do?
I'm still in love
What can one do?

It's trouble to fall asleep
As the morning comes again
The stars are easy to see
As the moon assumes its den
I'd like to kiss you with love
I'd like to hold your hand
It's strange that we've achieved this
To feel like we are not in love
But I'm still in love




I'm still in love
I'm still in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. Manhattan's song "After All" convey a sense of uncertainty and ambivalence about love. The singer repeats the phrase "I am still in love" several times throughout the song, but also acknowledges that they "don't know what this means". Despite the ups and downs they have experienced, the singer still feels a connection to their partner, and is willing to take things one day at a time.


The second verse takes on a more melancholy tone, with references to cold weather and a desire for physical comfort. The singer seems to long for the warmth and closeness of a loved one's embrace, but also acknowledges that this feeling may be fleeting. The final lines of the song echo this sense of impermanence, with a reference to the struggle of falling asleep and the transience of the stars and moon.


Overall, "After All" is a poignant meditation on the complexities of love and the ways in which it can both sustain and challenge us. The repeating refrain of "I'm still in love" serves as a kind of anchor throughout the song, reminding us that even in the face of uncertainty and doubt, there is power in the simple act of loving someone.


Line by Line Meaning

After all we've been through
Despite all of the challenges we have faced together,


I am still in love
I am still deeply in love with you.


After all the things we've seen
Even after witnessing so much throughout our time together,


I am still in love
I still have unwavering love for you.


I don't know what this means
Although I don't quite understand the complexities of our love,


But it feels alright for now
I'm content with how things are at the moment.


I'll think about the rest tomorrow
I'll contemplate our future another time.


'Cause when I think about it, yes,
When I reflect on our relationship,


I'm still in love
I'm reminded of the unyielding love I have for you.


What can one do?
What options are left when love remains so steadfast?


In weeks of holidays
During the idle times of our lives,


The cold collects my nerves
I feel physically tense and jittery.


I'd like to wrap myself up
I wish to find solace in the embrace of someone like you.


In arms and cheeks like hers
If only I could find someone with arms and cheeks like yours.


It's trouble to fall asleep
It's difficult for me to find the restful slumber I need.


As the morning comes again
And the cycle of each day begins anew.


The stars are easy to see
The celestial bodies shine clearly in the darkness.


As the moon assumes its den
And the moon takes its rightful place in the sky.


I'd like to kiss you with love
I long to kiss you with the deep affection that I feel.


I'd like to hold your hand
I desire to hold your hand with a tenderness that conveys my love.


It's strange that we've achieved this
It seems odd that we have come so far with such steadfast love.


To feel like we are not in love
To be so certain of our feelings, yet feel somehow detached from them.


But I'm still in love
Despite the confusion, I am still undoubtedly in love with you.


I'm still in love
And so, my love for you endures.


I'm still in love
No matter what else happens, my love for you remains constant.


What can one do?
When love is this powerful, there is little that can be done but to accept it.




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garr jarr

After all we've been through...

moondude11

still love. d-man 4evrr<3

Ailin Brendo

still love?

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