After Hours
FM Lyrics


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(After hours)
Oh... ooh...
(After hours, after hours)

Look me in the eye
Let's try to rectify this situation
Say it to my face
There's nothing out of place
It's just imagination

Only words that are whispered on the wind, oh
Vicious rumors, tell me where do I begin
I can hear the people say

After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(You were giving your love)
You were giving your love
After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(Giving your love)
Giving your love

Oh...
(After hours)

If it's true what I've been told
How come I'm the last to know
What's going on here
Oh, there's a change in your eyes
Every time we say goodbye
What's going wrong here

Like a fool, I put my trust in you
Tell me now, 'cos I have to know the truth
I can hear the people say

After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(You were giving your love)
You were giving your love
After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(Giving your love)
Giving your love

Well, I know deep inside
What you're going to say
When you open your heart
There's a price to be paid
It's nothing new, win or lose
Love's a dangerous game

Oh...
Oh-oh-oh...
(After hours, after hours)

If it's true what I've been told
How come I'm the last to know
What's going on here
(After hours, after hours)
Oh, there's a change in your eyes
Every time we say goodbye
I can hear the people say

After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(You were giving your love)
You were giving your love
After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(Giving your love)
Giving your love

After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(You were giving your love)
You were giving your love
After hours
While I was away, you were giving your love
(Giving your love)
You were giving your love

(After hours)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(After hours, after hours)




(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(After hours, after hours)

Overall Meaning

The song "After Hours" by FM is about a person who suspects their lover of being unfaithful. The lyrics suggest that the lover gave their love to someone else while the singer was away. The singer pleads with their lover to tell them the truth and stop playing games with their heart. The chorus features the repeated line "after hours" which implies that the lover's infidelity might have occurred during times when the singer was not around.


The lyrics evoke a sense of betrayal and loss, as the singer feels like a fool for having trusted their lover. They also express a sense of desperation, as the singer wants to know the truth about what happened while they were away. The reference to "vicious rumors" and "whispered words on the wind" suggest that the singer has heard some disturbing things about their lover's behavior. Overall, the song is a classic example of a breakup ballad, with its heartfelt lyrics and melancholic melody.


Line by Line Meaning

Look me in the eye Let's try to rectify this situation Say it to my face There's nothing out of place It's just imagination
The singer wants the person to be honest and open with him/her about any issues they may have. They are reassuring the person that there is nothing to fear, and that any rumors or negative thoughts are purely imagined.


Only words that are whispered on the wind, oh Vicious rumors, tell me where do I begin I can hear the people say
The singer is aware of rumors circulating about him/her, and is questioning where they may have originated. They hear what others are saying, but are unsure of the truth behind the rumors.


After hours While I was away, you were giving your love (You were giving your love) You were giving your love After hours While I was away, you were giving your love (Giving your love) Giving your love
The singer is accusing the other person of cheating on them while they were away. The other person was giving their love to someone else during the 'after hours', which is suspected to be nighttime or other times when the singer was not around.


If it's true what I've been told How come I'm the last to know What's going on here Oh, there's a change in your eyes Every time we say goodbye What's going wrong here
The singer has heard rumors of the other person being unfaithful, and is questioning why they are the last to know about it. They have noticed a change in the other person's demeanor and behavior when saying goodbye, and are concerned about the state of their relationship.


Like a fool, I put my trust in you Tell me now, 'cos I have to know the truth I can hear the people say
The singer feels foolish for trusting the other person, and demands to know the truth about the rumors they have heard. They are tired of being kept in the dark, and are becoming increasingly aware of what others are saying behind their back.


Well, I know deep inside What you're going to say When you open your heart There's a price to be paid It's nothing new, win or lose Love's a dangerous game
The singer is aware that the other person will likely confess to cheating, and is implying that there will be consequences for their actions. They acknowledge that love is a risky and potentially painful game, and are bracing themselves for the fallout of the other person's admission.




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Comments from YouTube:

Corrina Delongchamp

This is one of the best songs in existence! :)

dj m1ch0l4s

Lorna D for sure !  But I suggest to listen to everything FM did

Corrina Delongchamp

dj m1ch0l4s Oh I have, believe me! I love so much of their music :). "Can You Hear Me Calling" is the first FM song I ever heard, and I've been hooked ever since!

dj m1ch0l4s

Back in the days I was a FOREIGNER fan but eventually I liked FM more listening to songs such Hotwired, DreamThatDied, CrackAlley, AfterHours, etc..

Too bad I missed the 2015 show in Italy  :(

Echosofberlin AOR

Andy Barnett on guitar.. fantastic player. Disappointed he didn't stay with FM after the 2007 reunion show...

RoKeSt

Me too.. why he quit since now plays in a band as well ?!

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