One of the many competent Swedish bands imitating Anglo rock in the mid-'60… Read Full Bio ↴One of the many competent Swedish bands imitating Anglo rock in the mid-'60s, the Fabulous Four had four Top Ten hits in their native country in 1966 and 1967, failing to make a ripple elsewhere. In the manner of many Swedish acts, they had an almost willful lack of identity. They tried sub-Merseybeat, folk-rock, and fuzzy garage, sometimes echoing groups like the Kinks and the Monkees.

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After All
Fabulous Four Lyrics

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Are you happy now each morning when you see the sun light through the window
of your bedroom and when no ones there
do you have to take a drink to dinner
just to get a feeling of the happiness that we once used to share
Is it true what people tell me
when they say that you regret the things you said to me that day and went away
That you miss the places where we used to walk and talk together hand in hand
If it's so I have forgiven you a hundred times or more

And we musn't be ashamed of what we did
There is no one perfect and you know by now I'm still so much in love
Pretending that you really love me too
Are you losing sleep for thinking, of the times when we went limping,
along the gutters in the small streets of our town
If you see it clear when I'm sincere our loneliness will disappear
It wasn't quite that bad after all
If it's so I have forgiven you a hundred times or more
And we musn't be ashamed of what we did
There is no one perfect and you know by now I'm still so much in love
Pretending that you really love me too
Are you losing sleep for thinking, of the times when we went limping,
along the gutters in the small streets of our town
If you see it clear when I'm sincere our loneliness will disappear
It wasn't quite that bad after all
No it wasn't quite that bad after all

No it wasn't quite that bad after all
No it wasn't quite that bad after all

Overall Meaning

The Fabulous Four's song "After All" speaks to the feelings of regret, longing, and forgiveness in a failed relationship. The lyrics address the emotions that both parties experience after a breakup as they question whether the other person is happy now that they are no longer together. The singer asks if their former partner still longs for the happiness they once shared and whether they feel remorse for the things they said and did that led to the relationship's end.

The chorus emphasizes the idea that forgiveness and acceptance are essential in moving past the pain of the breakup. The singer forgives their ex a hundred times or more and insists that they shouldn't be ashamed of what they did, indicating that they understand that no one is perfect. The song suggests that if both parties can be sincere and see things clearly, the loneliness they feel will disappear, and they will realize that the relationship wasn't as bad as they initially thought.

Overall, "After All" is a poignant song that explores the complexity of emotions in a post-breakup situation. It highlights the importance of forgiveness, acceptance, and honest communication in moving forward after a failed relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you happy now each morning when you see the sun light through the window of your bedroom and when no ones there
Do you wake up each morning feeling happy now that you're alone, without me by your side?

do you have to take a drink to dinner just to get a feeling of the happiness that we once used to share
Do you have to drink just to feel the happiness that we used to share during our meals together?

Is it true what people tell me when they say that you regret the things you said to me that day and went away
Do you really regret what you said to me the day you left, as people have told me?

That you miss the places where we used to walk and talk together hand in hand
Is it true that you miss the places where we used to spend time together, holding hands and talking?

If it's so I have forgiven you a hundred times or more
If it's true, then know that I have forgiven you numerous times already.

And we musn't be ashamed of what we did
We should not feel ashamed of what we had, despite it not working out.

There is no one perfect and you know by now I'm still so much in love
No one is perfect, and even though we've had our differences, I still love you deeply.

Pretending that you really love me too
Sometimes I feel like you're only pretending to love me back.

Are you losing sleep for thinking, of the times when we went limping, along the gutters in the small streets of our town
Do you stay up at night, thinking about the times we spent walking through the narrow streets of our town?

If you see it clear when I'm sincere our loneliness will disappear
If you can believe my sincerity, then our sadness and loneliness will vanish.

It wasn't quite that bad after all
Looking back, things weren't as bad as they seemed.

No it wasn't quite that bad after all
To reiterate, things weren't nearly as bad as they seemed at the time.

No it wasn't quite that bad after all
Once again, things really were not as bad as we once thought.

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