After All
Faces Down Quartet Lyrics


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I like you too much
After too little time
I hold back my heart's crazy rambling
The fear that I should overwhelm your smile
Frightens the spiders inside me

Oh this could be magic
After all, after all

You daren't define which has happened to us
Well, I've had a name for it for some time
You try to find what it is that you feel
I long to tell you so truly

Oh this could be trouble
After all, after all

And I say is it a dream like it was back then
Is it a dream like it was back in the stars
Could I be so wrong? Could I be so wrong?

Chew every word to prevent what I know
From slipping right out of my fingers
Out of control, I don't know where to go
'Cause you were my map when I found you

Oh this could get lonely
After all, after all

And I say is it a dream like it was back then
Is it a dream like it was back in the stars
Could I be so wrong? Could I be so wrong?

No one can say all the things that they feel
Without the risk of a failure
So keep in my cards close to my heart
All of you I loved from a distance





Oh this should be magic
After all, after all

Overall Meaning

The song "After All" by Faces Down Quartet reveals a sweet and hesitant romantic confession towards someone the singer has fallen for. The singer admits that they "like you too much after too little time" and are afraid to speak their feelings out loud because they don't want to overwhelm the person they care about. They acknowledge the possibility that this could be something special, but both parties seem to be struggling to define their feelings for each other. The singer longs to express themselves fully but chooses to "chew every word" to prevent their thoughts from slipping away. The song ends with the singer confessing their love but keeping their cards close to their heart, revealing that they have loved from a distance. Overall, "After All" reveals the vulnerability and complexity of falling for someone and the difficulties of expressing oneself fully in a new romance.


Line by Line Meaning

I like you too much
I have feelings for you that are strong and intense


After too little time
Despite not knowing you for very long, my feelings for you are already strong


I hold back my heart's crazy rambling
I try to control my emotions and not express myself too strongly


The fear that I should overwhelm your smile
I'm afraid of being too much for you and making you uncomfortable


Frightens the spiders inside me
This fear makes me anxious and uncomfortable


Oh this could be magic
There is potential for something special and meaningful between us


After all, after all
Despite the fear and uncertainty, there is hope for a future together


You daren't define which has happened to us
You are unsure of your feelings and what has developed between us


Well, I've had a name for it for some time
I have been aware of my feelings and what has developed between us for a while now


You try to find what it is that you feel
You are searching for clarity about your own emotions


I long to tell you so truly
I want to express my feelings to you honestly and openly


Oh this could be trouble
If we pursue a relationship, there may be difficulties and challenges we will have to navigate


Chew every word to prevent what I know
I am careful with my words to avoid revealing too much


From slipping right out of my fingers
I don't want to lose what we have by being too forward or overwhelming


Out of control, I don't know where to go
I feel uncertain and overwhelmed by my emotions


'Cause you were my map when I found you
You have brought direction and meaning into my life


Oh this could get lonely
If we are unable to pursue a relationship, I may feel isolated and disconnected


No one can say all the things that they feel
It can be difficult to express all of one's emotions accurately and completely


Without the risk of a failure
There is always a chance that expressing oneself may not be successful


So keep in my cards close to my heart
I am careful to protect my feelings and emotions


All of you I loved from a distance
I have admired and cared for you from afar


Oh this should be magic
Despite the challenges and risks, there is something special and promising about our connection


After all, after all
In spite of everything, I believe there is hope for us




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
Written by: SONDRE LERCHE VAULAR

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