After All
Lerche Sondre and the Faces Down Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of Sondre Lerche and the Faces Down's song "After All" express the feelings of someone who likes another person too much, but fears that expressing their emotions will drive that person away. The fear of overwhelming the other person's smile is likened to spiders that frighten the person internally. The repetition of the phrase "after all" throughout the song hints at the possibility of a romantic relationship between the two individuals, despite the hesitation and uncertainty that they both feel.
The singer's longing to tell the other person about their feelings is juxtaposed with the other person's reluctance to define what is happening between them. The singer wonders "could I be so wrong?", highlighting the anxiety that often comes from taking a risk in matters of the heart. The fear of losing the other person is also articulated through the line "this could get lonely after all", emphasizing the stakes of putting oneself out there emotionally.
Overall, "After All" captures the complex emotional landscape of falling for someone and the risks that come with vulnerability. The song is a reminder that love is often messy and uncertain, but it is still worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
I like you too much
I have strong affection for you
After too little time
Even though we haven't known each other long
I hold back my heart's crazy rambling
I suppress my intense emotions
The fear that I should overwhelm your smile
I worry that my feelings will take away your happiness
Frightens the spiders inside me
I'm scared and nervous about expressing myself
Oh this could be magic
This relationship has great potential
You daren't define which has happened to us
You're uncertain about our relationship status
Well, I've had a name for it for some time
I've known how I feel for a while
You try to find what it is that you feel
You're trying to figure out your own emotions
I long to tell you so truly
I deeply desire to express my feelings to you
Oh this could be trouble
This relationship has potential problems
And I say is it a dream like it was back then
I question if this is real or just a fantasy like in the past
Is it a dream like it was back in the stars
I wonder if this is just a fleeting moment like the stars
Could I be so wrong? Could I be so wrong?
I'm unsure if my feelings are misguided or not
Chew every word to prevent what I know
I'm careful with my words to avoid revealing too much
From slipping right out of my fingers
I don't want to lose control of the situation
Out of control, I don't know where to go
I feel lost and overwhelmed by my emotions
'Cause you were my map when I found you
You were my guide in this relationship
Oh this could get lonely
This relationship may lead to isolation
No one can say all the things that they feel
It's difficult to express all of one's emotions
Without the risk of a failure
There's a chance of things not working out
So keep in my cards close to my heart
I keep my true feelings hidden
All of you I loved from a distance
I had admiration for you from afar
Oh this should be magic
This relationship has the potential to be amazing
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Written by: SONDRE LERCHE VAULAR
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@pixielover2017
I do not know why you are so little known! Your music is really gentle and very expressive! It's totally perfect! Every time I hear one of your songs is a touch to the heart , they are really artistic.
So beautiful.
Please, continue to create.
@TheGogogadget123
It's magic after it all
@TheDahveeed
Can you start making music like this again