After the Rain
Nelson Lyrics


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Look in the mirror by now you should know
You're livin in a fantasy and you can't let go
He never really loved you from the start
The only thing he ever gave you was a broken heart
Don't be afraid to lose what was never meant to be
Whoa!

After the rain washes away the tears
All the pain only after the rain
(Can) you live again

I know the emptiness you feel inside
You think if you break away, you'll never survive
I'm waiting as my heart beats just for you
Come on and take my hand and I'll pull you through
But things will never change until you want them to
Whoa!

After the rain washes away the tears
All the pain only after the rain
(Can) you live again
Whoa! Whoa!
After the rain you'll see the sun appear to light the way
Only after the rain, can you hope to find true love again

He never really loved you from the start
The only thing he ever gave you was a broken heart
Come on and take my hand and I'll pull you through
You know the time has come for you to face the truth

After the rain washes away the tears
All the pain only after the rain
(Can) you live again
Whoa! Whoa!
After the rain you'll see the sun appear to light the way
Only after the rain, can you hope to find true love again

After the rain
Whoa, whoa
After the rain you'll love again, a, again
After the rain washes away the tears and all the pain




Oh, after the rain you'll love again
Whoa ah

Overall Meaning

The song "After the Rain" by Nelson is about a woman who is stuck in a fantasy and cannot let go of a man who never truly loved her. The lyrics encourage her to break away from this toxic relationship and not be afraid of losing what was never meant to be. The song suggests that there is hope after the pain and tears, and that only after the rain can one find true love again. The singer offers to be there for her and help pull her through but emphasizes that things will never change unless she wants them to. The repetition of the phrase "only after the rain" creates a sense of hope and optimism, suggesting that even though things may seem dark and gloomy now, there is a brighter future waiting after the storm.


Line by Line Meaning

Look in the mirror by now you should know
You should be aware of the truth about yourself by now.


You're livin in a fantasy and you can't let go
You are living in an imagination that doesn't let you move on.


He never really loved you from the start
He never had genuine affection towards you right from the beginning.


The only thing he ever gave you was a broken heart
All you ever received from him was emotional trauma.


Don't be afraid to lose what was never meant to be
You shouldn't be scared to let go of something that was never meant to happen.


After the rain washes away the tears
Time will heal your emotional wounds.


All the pain only after the rain
You will only be relieved from all the hurt after you overcome it.


(Can) you live again
You will be capable of living your life again.


I know the emptiness you feel inside
I am aware of the hollowness you experience within you.


You think if you break away, you'll never survive
You believe that without him, you won't be able to live.


I'm waiting as my heart beats just for you
I am willing to wait for you because I care about you deeply.


Come on and take my hand and I'll pull you through
Take my help, and I'll make sure you get better.


But things will never change until you want them to
Nothing will change in your life unless you decide to change them.


After the rain you'll see the sun appear to light the way
The future will be bright and hopeful once your pain ceases to exist.


Only after the rain, can you hope to find true love again
Only after thoroughly overcoming the pain, you can have faith in love again.


Come on and take my hand and I'll pull you through
Embrace help and support, and I will make sure you get better.


You know the time has come for you to face the truth
It is time for you to confront the fact you are avoiding.


After the rain you'll love again, a, again
You will fall in love, once again.


After the rain washes away the tears and all the pain
All your pain and tears will vanish, over time.


Oh, after the rain you'll love again
You will be able to love and be loved again after you overcome the pain.




Lyrics © SECOND HAND SONGS, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON, MARC TANNER, RICK WILSON

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@andrewjarvis7777

This song absolutely SMOKES

@Thunderlion-yd4nv

This song is what I call "Disney Rock"/"DIsney Metal"!

@stavrosavgousti8887

The Righteous Gemstones thank you for introducing this masterpiece to me.

@MrMoisheLebowitz

After the rain was the first CD I ever bought at my local Manchester, Connecticut Kmart back in 1990. I will never forget these guys. Sadly that Kmart is no longer there but the memories will live with me forever.

@shay8269

I am 53 now so you know this song was in my hay day!!!! Brings back a lot of memories thanks for sharing this again! Made me smile today!

@loren-zen-way7699

Same here ,53 as well . listened to them in high school

@j.w9285

Mine too !

@mamawcarrie

I'm 54 and they are 8 months older than me. I was in love with their dad and then them! You guys rock!

@bluelivesmatter719

52, always dug this one

@raybon7939

90s sucked a big one.........

80s forever...

This was one of the few stand outs from the 90s...

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