After The Fall
Nomi Klaus Lyrics
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But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
[Chorus]
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
[Chorus]
Well the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
[Chorus]
The song "After the Fall" by Nomi Klaus is a message of hope and perseverance. The lyrics describe the aftermath of an event, possibly a disaster or a major societal shift, that has left the world in a bleak state. The singer urges the listeners to hold on and not lose hope, promising them that tomorrow will come and they will be there to see it.
The first verse talks about a total eclipse that caught the listener off guard, emphasizing the suddenness and unexpected nature of the event. The singer encourages them to hold on, even if they think they have no prayer. The chorus repeats the phrase "After the fall," suggesting that something catastrophic has happened, but that there is still hope for rebirth and renewal.
The second verse paints a picture of a post-apocalyptic world, where civilization as we know it has crumbled and mutated survivors are left in despair. Despite the bleakness of this vision, the singer continues to urge listeners to hold on and have faith that a better tomorrow is coming. The last verse suggests that those who are considered "freaks" or outcasts in the current society will inherit the earth in the future. The lyrics end on a hopeful note, with a vision of building "radioactive castles" in the "radioactive air."
Overall, the lyrics of "After the Fall" offer a message of hope and resilience in the face of challenging times. The song encourages listeners to keep going, even when things seem difficult or impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I told you about the total eclipse now
I had already warned you about the unpleasant event, but you still got caught off guard.
But still it caught you unaware
Despite my warning, you were not prepared for what happened.
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
However, I am encouraging you to not give up hope and to hold on.
Tomorrow we'll be there
Everything will get better in the future.
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
Even though you have been religious and prayerful.
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
You thought that your situation was so bad that even prayer couldn't help.
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
Even after a devastating event, we will be able to start anew and begin a new chapter.
After it all blows away
After everything settles down and clears up.
We'll take a million years of civilization
Although we may destroy or disregard what has come before us, we have to learn from it in order to go forward.
We're gonna give it the electric chair
We're going to rid ourselves of anything that doesn't work or that holds us back.
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
I observe a vast number of people feeling left out, isolated, or different from others.
They are glowing in their dark despair
These people are shining, even in their sadness and hopelessness.
Well the freak shall inherit the earth now
The people who are different, weird, or unpopular will eventually find their place in the world.
No matter how well done or rare
Regardless of one's wealth, status, or success.
We'll build our radioactive castles
We will construct a new and better future, even from the ruins of the past.
Out in the radioactive air
In a future world that is contaminated, dangerous, or not yet understood.
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Leo Pard
Well, I told you about the total eclipse now
But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
Well, the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
Carlos Balestretti
Artist from another dimension, another level. Opera, avant garde, techno pop, all in one. Too good for this vulgar world
Andy Postema
@Tube Specific I imagine you're the kind of person that starts and ends every conversation with one of the following words or phrases : Clinton's, New World Order, Freemasons, Lizard People, Flat Earth or some sort of anti-semitic rhetoric. You guys are entertaining for about six minutes but the conversation will go on for hours...or until someone finally runs out of patience and walks away.
Tube Specific
@RauschgeneratorNo, not at all. I know what I'm talking about. You are in denial about what came out of old Germany long before the Nazi's rose to power. It was Freemasonry and the Illuminati.
Rauschgenerator
@Tube Specific I would advise you search yourself a professional somewhere.
Tube Specific
@Rauschgenerator That's what they mostly said about JFK's famous speech years ago before he was assassinated. Yes, its' about the New World Order and the Federal Reserve cabal. Cold war was only a racket strategy within the great big ol' plan. America didn't save jack shit...
Rauschgenerator
@Tube Specific Erm. No. Just no. The text was written under the impression of the cold war maybe becoming hot. And that's quite obvious when he sings about mutants and blowing civilization away... who would actually "plan" this? Truth is, nobody wanted that, neither the Russians nor the Europeans or US-Americans.
Elvisneedsboats Bennett
I asked my husband if I had ever told him about Klaus Nomi and he said no. I started showing him Klaus's performances, one after the other. He fell asleep two hours ago and I am still watching this fantastic artist and am mesmerized by his sheer talent. His voice rings like a bell. Pure joy listening to him.
Jiachun Li
Mine introduced him to me, now I want to name my future kid Klaus. My husband doesn't like this idea, he thinks the kid will be bullied in school for having a weird name🤣🤣🤣
Colin Mcraye
He's voice amazing 😍
Athena The Great and Powerful
Divorce him.