Aftermath
Hillsong United "A.F.T.E.R.M.A.T.H." 2011 Lyrics

Now the radio stutters, snaps to life.
The radio turns on and breaks the silence.

Some sour song that sets it right.
A sad song that somehow feels comforting.

And when London falls
Referring to a catastrophic event, if it happens.

He'd like to call
He would want to call someone for comfort or for crying out.

But the stars collide.
In times of crisis, even the most beautiful things can be affected.

They're beautiful and much maligned.
The stars are often under-appreciated, despite their beauty.

In a universe where you see the worst,
It's easy to see the negative aspects of things when we're surrounded by chaos.

And it's up to you to fix it.
It's up to us to make a change, to improve the situation.

It's easy to dismiss the "what's it all about" crowd.
It's easy to ignore people who are trying to find meaning in their lives.

There is no doubt. it's this, here, now.
The present moment is what matters the most, there's no doubt about that.

And you close your eyes.
You take a moment to reflect and process everything.

He's not coming back.
A possible loss of someone, with no chance of them returning.

So you work it out, overfeed the cat.
To distract yourself from the pain, you focus on something else.

And the plants are dry and they need to drink.
Even the smallest things that need attention can seem overwhelming in times of crisis.

So you do your best. and you flood the sink.
Doing your best doesn't always mean doing things perfectly, it's about trying.

Sit down in the kitchen and cry.
Sometimes we need to let our emotions out and cry.

Now the universe left you for a runners lap.
The universe moves on and leaves us behind, almost like a race.

It feels like home when it comes crashing back.
Even the familiar can feel comforting, even when it comes in the form of chaos.

And it makes you laugh
Despite everything, there can still be moments of joy and laughter.

And it makes you cry,
But there can also be moments of sadness and pain.

When London falls
Referring to a catastrophic event in London.

And you're still alive.
Even in times of crisis, we can still find hope and move forward.

And the aftermath,
The period of time after the event, when everything is in disarray.

Open up your eyes.
Take a moment to look around and see the world for what it is, even when it's hard.

You're so alive.
Despite everything, you are alive and can make a difference.

Now you've worked it out
After all the chaos and pain, you've finally come to a realization.

And you see it all
Everything makes sense now, you can see the truth.

And you want to shout
You want to share this new-found insight with the world.

How you've worked it out
You've put in the effort and come to a conclusion.

And you see it all
You can see everything for what it truly is.

How you've worked it out
You've finally solved the puzzle and see the bigger picture.

And you see it all
You understand everything now and can move forward with clarity.