After All
Rebekka Bakken Lyrics

Cry in the arms of a widow
It's okay to release your emotions and find comfort in someone who's also experienced loss

Steal in the arms of a thief
It's tempting to give in to the easy way out, but it'll only lead to more trouble in the long run

Fight in the arms of a soldier
When you need to stand up for what's right, find support from someone who's fought for their beliefs before

Pray in the arms of a priest
When you need guidance, seek wisdom from a spiritual leader

Hope in the arms of a dreamer
Find inspiration from someone who sees the world with an optimistic lens

Forget in the arms of the old
It's okay to let go of past mistakes and regrets with someone who's experienced the same

Regret in the arms of a sinner
Someone who's made mistakes themselves might help you accept and learn from your own regrets

But never give into the cold
Don't let hardship and adversity make you lose your warmth and compassion towards others

Then sleep in the wonder of silence
Take time to reflect and recharge in peaceful moments

Innocence always recalls
Remember the purity and goodness in the world

Under the bed sheets, a naked
Vulnerable reflection on the life you've led

Life that has lived after all
Acceptance and appreciation for the ups and downs that came with living

Don't long for a breeze while you're waiting
Don't focus solely on a future relief from discomfort, take life in stride in the moment

For faces to show in the sun
Don't wait for life to become easy when the work is still to be done

The miles you have walked are behind you
Acknowledge and appreciate the journey leading up to where you are now

But there might be still more to come
Stay open to the possibility of newer challenges and experiences

Don't run for the shade
Don't avoid the more difficult path just to find easy comfort

Or the waters
Don't take the riskier path for the sake of adventure alone

That lie on that side road you'll find
Don't get lost and tempted by unknown paths in life

When doubt has convinced you the jewels
Avoid spending time on regret and missed opportunities in life

Are those things you wish were undone
Stop wishing for the past to be different and appreciate the present moment for what it is

Know all the wonders when evening
Appreciate small moments and simple things in life rather than always striving for the big ones

Comes and you’re sleeping alone
Take time to reflect on your own, without distractions or conversation

The whisper of angels reminding
Listen to your inner voice and intuition

There’s always a right in the wrong
There is always hope and positivity to be found, even in tough circumstances

Know surrender, in the beating
Practice acceptance and letting go of things beyond your control

Heart that you own
Your own emotions and reactions are your responsibility and can be controlled accordingly

Wake in all its known desires
Wake up and actively pursue goals and passions

But sleep alone
Ultimately, you are responsible for your own happiness and fulfillment

So when you are lying with angels
When your life has come to an end and you're with those who passed before you

Or when you are praised by your love
Or when you're finally receiving the love you desired in life

Know there's a difference at nighttime
Life is different and reflective at night, reminding us to appreciate the small things

When all else around you is gone
When all material possessions and stressors fade away

If closing the eyelids brings nothing
If death wasn't the end and there was no true rest or respite

When longing for heavens to come
When you long for an end to suffering, or for an ideal perfection

Know nothing compares to an angel’s
Realize that there is no true perfection, but goodness and hope exist beyond earthly vision

Embrace and the one you’ve become
Accept yourself and the journey you've gone through to become who you are today