(2) No Such Animal was an American indie/alternative band, formed in the mid-80s around Portsmouth, New Hampshire by singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Kress. The members playing on Hope for Better Days were, Dave Kress: guitar, Justine Ludwick: bass, Ray Halliday: keyboards/trumpet, and Chris Turano: drums.
after all this time
No Such Animal Lyrics
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And all my stupidity
I do it just fine
So don't make a fool of me
I wonder if
I stare right in the mirror
The person will begin to change
You know that I feel it too
When everything's wrong
And there's nothing we can do
And everything crumbles all right around me
I just can't wipe the smile off my face
All I wanted was just one more day
Aunque yo no te quiero, a veces te extraño
I got used to things going my way
Aunque yo no te quiero, a veces te extraño
After all this time I think of you
Feeling free
We're dancing the night away
But when I look down
You're right there in front of me
I think I might
Stay out late but I'm right on time to sit and think about you
All I wanted was for you to stay
Aunque yo no te quiero, a veces te extraño
I got used to things going my way
Aunque yo no te quiero, a veces te extraño
After all this time
Come oh come and get me
I'll be sitting here singing songs about the end of the world
Come oh come and get me
I'll be sitting pretty singing all about the end of the world
You know where to find me
I'll be sitting here singing all about the end of the world
Come oh come and get me
I'll be sitting pretty singing songs about the end of the world
All I wanted was just one more day
Aunque yo no te quiero, a veces te extraño
I got used to things going my way
Aunque yo no te quiero, a veces te extraño
After all this time I think of you
The lyrics to No Such Animal's song "After All This Time" seem to be about someone reflecting on their past mistakes and regrets, specifically in regards to a past relationship. The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging their own stupidity, and hoping not to be made a fool. They wonder if staring at themselves in the mirror will cause a change in them, suggesting a desire to grow and improve from their past mistakes.
The chorus seems to be about the singer's conflicting feelings towards their past relationship. They admit to sometimes missing the person, even if they don't necessarily want to be with them again. They express frustration at things falling apart around them but still feeling happy.
The second verse describes the singer feeling free while dancing, but being reminded of the past relationship. They admit to thinking about the person often, even if they're out late at night.
The bridge seems to be a defiant declaration that even though everything may be ending or falling apart, the singer will continue to sing and create.
Overall, the song seems to be an introspective and nostalgic reflection on a past relationship and the singer's feelings towards it.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of me
Remember me
And all my stupidity
Including all my foolishness
I do it just fine
I manage to keep going
So don't make a fool of me
Don't make me feel embarrassed
I wonder if
I am curious about
I stare right in the mirror
When I look straight at myself in the mirror
The person will begin to change
I might see myself differently
It's on you
It's your responsibility
You know that I feel it too
You understand that I have the same feelings
When everything's wrong
When everything is going badly
And there's nothing we can do
And we are unable to change it
And everything crumbles all right around me
And everything falls apart
I just can't wipe the smile off my face
I still manage to keep a positive attitude
All I wanted was just one more day
I wished that I had more time with you
Aunque yo no te quiero, a veces te extraño
Although I don't love you, sometimes I miss you
I got used to things going my way
I became accustomed to getting what I wanted
Feeling free
Feeling liberated
We're dancing the night away
We are enjoying ourselves by dancing
But when I look down
When I check on something
You're right there in front of me
You are unexpectedly present
I think I might
I believe that I could
Stay out late but I'm right on time to sit and think about you
Stay up all night, but still make time to reflect on you
Come oh come and get me
Please come and take me away
I'll be sitting here singing songs about the end of the world
I will be here, singing about impending doom
You know where to find me
You know my location
After all this time I think of you
Even after a long while, I still think about you
Writer(s): Finn Morrison
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