After All
Jonathan Boulet Lyrics


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I'm just telling you about my sight
Won't go further than a day or night
Where's the doctor's rule, my oh my?
Turns out I'm blind

Don't you think it's time to sell your soul?
Don't you think it's time to let it go?
Don't you think it's time, it's time to...

Don't trust anybody but your sight (or side)
They'll find you if you just run and hide, run and hide

Don't you think it's time to sell your soul?
Don't you think it's time to let it go?
Don't you think it's time, it's time to go?

Don't you think it's time for trees to burn?
Don't you think it's time for beds of dirt?
Don't you think it's time, it's time to end it?





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Overall Meaning

In Jonathan Boulet's song "After All," the lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation. The singer speaks about his/her blindness, both figuratively and literally. The first lines "I'm just telling you about my sight, won't go further than a day or night" may indicate that the singer is only able to see the present rather than the past or future. Then the line "Where's the doctor's rule, my oh my? Turns out I'm blind" suggests that the singer has sought help but has been left in the dark about their condition, possibly even metaphorically suggesting a lack of direction and confusion in life.


The second stanza sees the singer questioning the listener's sense of morality and purpose, asking "Don't you think it's time to sell your soul? Don't you think it's time to let it go? Don't you think it's time, it's time to..." This line may suggest that the singer is encouraging the listener to let go of their material possessions and desires and question what truly matters in life, pointing towards a need for self-exploration and understanding. The chorus echoes the sentiment of trusting one's own instincts and avoiding deceit by others, emphasizing the need to "Don't trust anybody but your sight. They'll find you if you just run and hide, run and hide."


The final stanza returns to a sense of bleakness and hopelessness, asking "Don't you think it's time for trees to burn? Don't you think it's time for beds of dirt? Don't you think it's time, it's time to end it?" The imagery here suggests a loss of hope for the future, and an acceptance of the inevitable decay that comes with the passage of time. Overall, the song evokes a sense of confusion, uncertainty, and nihilism.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm just telling you about my sight
I'm sharing my perspective with you


Won't go further than a day or night
I can only share my limited experience with you


Where's the doctor's rule, my oh my?
I wish there was a clear answer or solution


Turns out I'm blind
But I'm unable to fully see or comprehend everything


Don't you think it's time to sell your soul?
Isn't it time to make a significant sacrifice or change?


Don't you think it's time to let it go?
Isn't it time to release something that's been holding you back?


Don't you think it's time, it's time to...
Isn't it time to take action and make a change?


Don't trust anybody but your sight (or side)
Rely on your own intuition and perception


They'll find you if you just run and hide, run and hide
You can't escape from your problems, they will catch up to you eventually


Don't you think it's time for trees to burn?
Isn't it time for something destructive or transformative to happen?


Don't you think it's time for beds of dirt?
Isn't it time for the end or death?


Don't you think it's time, it's time to end it?
Isn't it time to bring something to a close?




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Ashley Funes

he creates real music :']

Mike Papaloni

I've listened to both for so long and never noticed that hahaha good call!

Ed Rixon

this is the guy from the band parades!

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