After All
P. Cetera Lyrics
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I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
After all the stops and starts
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
When love is truly right
(This time it's truly right)
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
Oh, and on the way it grows
But it never disappears
After all the stops and starts
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After all, what else is livin' for?
After all the stops and starts
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
The lyrics to Peter Cetera's "After All" convey a sense of fate and destiny bringing two people back together despite trying to move on. The opening verse suggests that the two protagonists have attempted to go their separate ways, but ultimately cannot resist the pull of their connection. The chorus reflects on the journey they have shared, expressing a belief that their love is meant to be forever. The second verse expands on this theme, positing that true love endures over the years and evolves while still remaining constant. The final verse brings the song to a poignant conclusion, with the singer acknowledging their profound need for their lover and musing that without them, life would be devoid of meaning.
This song is a duet with Cher, featuring stunning harmonies that complement the soaring melody. Its inclusion in the soundtrack to the film "Chances Are" helped propel it to the top of the adult contemporary chart and remains a staple of soft rock radio. Peter Cetera's soaring tenor voice and Cher's powerful contralto serve as the perfect counterpoint to each other. The song is, at its core, a classic love ballad that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, here we are again
Despite past failures, we find ourselves in the same circumstances once more.
I guess it must be fate
Perhaps destiny or a higher power is responsible for our reunion.
We've tried it on our own
We attempted to move on from each other, but it didn't work.
But deep inside we've known
We always knew we couldn't stay apart forever.
We'd be back to set things straight
Our aim is to fix what has gone wrong and start anew.
I still remember when your kiss was so brand new
I recall the early days of our love, when everything felt fresh and exciting.
Every memory repeats
Each past experience resurfaces in my mind.
Every step I take retreats
Despite moving forward, I often end up back where I started.
Every journey always brings me back to you
No matter where life takes me, I always return to you.
After all the stops and starts
Despite numerous setbacks and false starts,
We keep comin' back to these two hearts
We always find our way back to the love that binds us together.
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
We feel like divine beings spared from a tragic fate.
After all that we've been through
Despite all the hardships we've experienced,
It all comes down to me and you
The most important thing is our devotion to each other.
I guess it's meant to be, forever you and me, after all
Perhaps fate has decided that our love will always endure.
When love is truly right
In cases where true love exists,
(This time it's truly right)
(Our love is genuine and authentic this time.)
It lives from year to year
It can last for many years and evolve over time.
It changes as it goes
Our love can transform, but it never fully fades away.
Oh, and on the way it grows
It can even become stronger and more intense as time passes.
But it never disappears
Our love never truly goes away, despite any challenges we face.
Always just beyond my touch
You were always just out of my reach, making me yearn for you even more.
You know I needed you so much
I was utterly reliant on your love and presence in my life.
After all, what else is livin' for?
To me, life is only worth living if I have you by my side.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Tom Snow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@justmeonthebeach
Well, here we are again
I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when
Your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
Every journey always brings me back to you
After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And after all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all
When love is truly right (this time it's truly right)
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
Oh, and on the way it grows
But it never disappears
After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And after all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After all, what else is livin' for?
After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And after all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all
@margaretrodham6815
How can you not love the 80s. I miss my youth and this song just takes me there again and again. I loved this movie.
@ninjackunited6609
I.d give anything to go back to the 80S...
@margaretrodham6815
@@ninjackunited6609 let's build a Time Machine with only one option, One Way.
@ninjackunited6609
@@margaretrodham6815 should we build it together or can I trust you to build it and take me with you 😉
@margaretrodham6815
@@ninjackunited6609 Well we have two options: 1, ls you can help me build it and we will finished it faster or 2, l do it on my own and it will take longer, either way l will take you with me. 🤗
@tonythorpe2531
The song makes me truly believe in fate and there are still good things in the world.
@williamwilliams293
DAMN I MISS THE 80s!! I was so lucky to live in that decade. Im afraid they will never be another time in my life when music meant so much to me.
@thebronzetoo
True that, bro...
@metallicatlaura5408
YES..200%..the 80s were a decade in a class ALL BY ITSELF! Us Gen X kids were very blessed & fortunate!
@williamwilliams293
@@metallicatlaura5408 So true my friend, so true!