After All These Years
Journey Lyrics


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A faded wedding photograph
You and me in our first dance
Our eyes are closed
We're lost in one sweet embrace
Since those days the world has changed
But our love remains the same
God knows we've had our share of saving grace
And I'm proud of all the blessings
You have given me
The mountains we have climbed to get this far
You've learned to take the laughter with the tears
After all these years

You make it feel brand new
After the fires that we walked through
Against the odds we never lost our faith

In our house we've made our home
Where our children all have grown
Precious moments time cannot erase

Make a living up and down the gypsy highways
Seasons that we've had to share apart
Somehow in my heart I always keep you near me
After all these years

After all these years
You stood by me
The days and nights that I was gone
After all these years
You sacrificed, believed in me
And you stood strong
Cause with our love there's nothing left to fear
After all these years

After all these years
You stood by me
The days and nights that I was gone
After all these years
You've sacrificed, believed in me
And you stood strong




Cause with our love there's nothing left to fear
After all these years

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Journey's song "After All These Years" are a reflection of how love can endure the test of time despite the ups and downs of life. The first verse describes a faded wedding photograph of the singer and his partner during their first dance, lost in one sweet embrace. The world has changed since then, but their love remains the same. The second verse speaks of the blessings they have received despite the obstacles they have faced, and how they have learned to take the laughter with the tears. The pre-chorus highlights the singer's pride in all the blessings his partner has brought him and how they have overcome the mountains they have climbed together.


The chorus emphasizes how the love and commitment between the singer and his partner have remained strong despite the fires they have walked through in life. They have learned to keep the faith and to cherish the precious moments that have made their house a home where their children have grown. The bridge highlights how they have had to spend periods apart as the singer has made a living up and down the gypsy highways, but in his heart, he has always kept his partner near him. The final chorus repeats the message that through it all, the singer's partner has stood by him, sacrificed and believed in him, and stood strong, leaving nothing left to fear.


The song touches on themes of love, commitment, sacrifice, and overcoming obstacles. It speaks to the idea that love can sustain even through the challenges of life if we are willing to put in the effort and remain committed. The slow, melodic tune and the emotional lyrics make it an excellent choice for weddings and anniversaries.


Line by Line Meaning

A faded wedding photograph
A picture of our wedding day, now aged and worn with time


You and me in our first dance
You and I lost in a moment of togetherness while we dance


Our eyes are closed
We're lost in the moment, in the memory of the day


We're lost in one sweet embrace
Our love was young, full of passion and sweetness


Since those days the world has changed
The world has gotten bigger, and more complex with time, but our love has remained constant


But our love remains the same
Our love has never wavered, it has only grown stronger with time


God knows we've had our share of saving grace
We have been blessed with small mercies throughout our time together


And I'm proud of all the blessings
I am grateful for all the love, support and moments shared with you


You have given me
I am nothing without you, your presence has been a great blessing in my life


The mountains we have climbed to get this far
We have faced challenges and have overcome them together as a couple


You've learned to take the laughter with the tears
You have grown with me, accepting that life has its ups and downs


After all these years
Despite everything we've faced, we've still made it


You make it feel brand new
Our relationship has always felt fresh and exciting


After the fires that we walked through
A reference to the difficult trials we've faced together


Against the odds we never lost our faith
Even when things looked bleak, we held on to hope and faith in each other


In our house we've made our home
Our shared love has cultivated a space that we call our own


Where our children all have grown
Our home has witnessed the growth of our family


Precious moments time cannot erase
Memories of shared experiences and cherished moments that will always be a part of us


Make a living up and down the gypsy highways
The lifestyle we lead has changed over the years, but our love has kept us grounded


Seasons that we've had to share apart
Certain times we have had to be apart from each other due to various reasons


Somehow in my heart I always keep you near me
Even though we've been apart physically, your presence always stays with me


After all these years
We have come so far and our love still remains


You stood by me
You have been a constant during the journey of our lives


The days and nights that I was gone
Times when we had to be apart due to circumstances beyond our control


You sacrificed, believed in me
You have always been my support, even when things looked bleak


And you stood strong
You've shown resilience and courage in the face of adversity


Cause with our love there's nothing left to fear
Our love gives us strength and courage to face whatever comes our way




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