Ian van Dahl is the former name of the Belgian vocal trance music group, An… Read Full Bio ↴Ian van Dahl is the former name of the Belgian vocal trance music group, AnnaGrace. They have seen success on dance charts around the world. Among their hit songs are "Castles in the Sky," "Will I?," and "Inspiration." Their third album, and debut under the AnnaGrace alias was released via iTunes on June 16th and in stores on June 21st, 2010.

Ian Van Dahl began in 2000 as Christophe Chantzis, Erik Vanspauwen and Martine Theeuwen, who was referred to as Marsha. Marsha was soon replaced by vocalist Annemie Coenen. Later, Peter Luts and David Vervoort (more famously known as Dave McCullen) joined the group. In 2008, the group changed its name to AnnaGrace retaining only Annemie Coenen and Peter Luts as members.

Annemie Coenen was co-writer and co-producer of all the songs on the second Ian van Dahl album, "Lost and Found," and wrote many of the lyrics for the first album, "Ace." She has also written music for the group Lasgo (including #1 Hit ‘Surrender’). Peter Luts was behind some of the remixes on the first album by Ian Van Dahl, and then he was brought in to co-produce the full second album. Peter has also produced other bands such as Lasgo and Dee Dee, and is well known among DJs and clubgoers for his remixes.

After All
Ian Van Dahl Lyrics

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After all this time I'm thinking:
"I want to know just what you feel for me."

After all this time I'm thinking:
"You're gonna be the one who'll set me free."

I love you
I love you... I love you... I love you...

Can you hear me calling out your name?
I want your love.
Can you hear me calling out your name?
I want your love.

I feel...feel your love.
I feel...feel your love.

(I feel...feel your love)
Our love is getting stronger.
I can see it in my dreams.
(I feel...feel your love)
It's all I ever wanted.
Now I know that it's for real.

After all this time I'm feeling
You're the one who's always
There for me.

After all this time I'm feeling
The passion's burning deep inside of me.

I love you
I love you... I love you... I love you...

I feel...feel your love.
I feel...feel your love.

(I feel...feel your love)
You set my soul on fire.
When I'm with you I have no fear.
(I feel...feel your love)

You're all I ever needed.
It feels so right when you are near.

Overall Meaning

The song "After All" by Ian Van Dahl is a song about love and longing for that love to be reciprocated in equal measure. The lyrics speak of the singer's desire to be loved by somebody and not just to feel love themselves. The repetition of the phrase "After all this time" suggests that the singer has been waiting for a long time for the other person to express their feelings towards them. The lines "I want to know just what you feel for me" and "You're gonna be the one who'll set me free" imply that the singer is ready to take the next step in their relationship, but needs the other person's confirmation first.

The chorus of the song talks about the singer's need for love and how they are reaching out to the other person, asking if they can hear them calling out their name. They want the other person to know that they need their love, and that they are willing to take the risk of expressing their feelings openly. The lines "Our love is getting stronger" and "It's all I ever wanted" suggest that the singer is committed to making the relationship work, and that they believe that their love is the real deal.

Overall, the song is a beautiful portrayal of the complexities of love and how it can sometimes take time for both parties to be on the same page. It speaks of the vulnerability and openness that love demands, and how it can be both scary and exhilarating at the same time.

Line by Line Meaning

After all this time I'm thinking: "I want to know just what you feel for me."
Even after all this time, I'm still unsure of your true feelings for me, and I want to know what they are.

After all this time I'm thinking: "You're gonna be the one who'll set me free."
I've been stuck for too long, and I'm confident that you can be the one to liberate me and help me break free.

I love you I love you... I love you... I love you...
My love for you is so strong that a simple "I love you" isn't enough to convey its depth and intensity.

Can you hear me calling out your name? I want your love.
I'm reaching out to you, hoping that you'll reciprocate my feelings and give me the love and affection that I crave.

I feel...feel your love. I feel...feel your love.
Your love touches me to my core, and I feel it deeply within me.

(I feel...feel your love) Our love is getting stronger. I can see it in my dreams. (I feel...feel your love) It's all I ever wanted. Now I know that it's for real.
Our love is blossoming and maturing, and I can see the proof of its growth even in my dreams. This is everything I've ever wanted and I'm finally sure that it's not just a fleeting feeling, but real and enduring.

After all this time I'm feeling You're the one who's always There for me.
Despite the difficulties and challenges we've faced, you've always been a constant presence in my life, and I know I can always count on you.

After all this time I'm feeling The passion's burning deep inside of me.
Even after all this time, my feelings for you still burn hot and bright, and I'm overwhelmed by the passion I feel.

I feel...feel your love. I feel...feel your love.
Your love is a tangible force that I can feel and sense in every part of me. It's a powerful emotion that fills me up completely.

(I feel...feel your love) You set my soul on fire. When I'm with you I have no fear. (I feel...feel your love) You're all I ever needed. It feels so right when you are near.
Being with you fills me with a sense of passion and energy that I've never experienced before. With you, I'm unafraid and can be my true self, and I know that you are everything I've ever needed in life. Being near you is like coming home, and it just feels so right.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNEMIE COENEN, CHRISTOPHE CHANTZIS, ERIK JOS VANSPAUWEN

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