After The Fall
Running From Dharma Lyrics
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Will I be
After summer's end?
Choices both we made
Leaving here defenseless
And I like to believe that I'm okay
Pretending that part of me still here
Will you think of me?
Solstice disengaged
For your temperature
One last forced embrace
Onward to the endgame
And I like to make believe that I'm okay
When everything around me falls apart
When every time the season starts to change
When every time your picture stares right through my own facade
I know that
This winter is taking all damn night yeah
These questions unanswered everything again
We both know this moment won't be wasted
Tomorrow won't matter!
If time stood still
Just long enough
To hold a breath
It'd take all our senses
To recognize and take this all in
The security
To let go
Make December just last one day
Live for moments without fear
Let it inside full of grace
Make the winter disappear
The lyrics of "After the Fall" by Running From Dharma convey a sense of uncertainty and a struggle to let go of the past. The first stanza introduces the theme of change and the fear of what may come after the end of summer. The phrase "choices both we made" implies that the singer may have had some control over what has led to this moment of uncertainty, but now they are "defenseless" and unsure of what the future holds. The repeated line "And I like to believe that I'm okay" suggests a desire to convince oneself that everything will be alright, despite the apprehension they feel.
In the second stanza, the imagery of the solstice and changing temperatures further underscores the idea of endings and beginnings. The line "one last forced embrace" perhaps hints at a relationship that has ended or is coming to an end, and the "endgame" suggests that whatever it is, it is final. The repeated line "When every time the season starts to change" indicates that this fear and uncertainty may be cyclical, that it returns every time the world around them changes, and the fear is ever-present.
The final stanza offers a glimmer of hope, appealing to the idea that time can stand still and allow for a moment of clarity and peace. The phrase "take this all in" suggests a finality, but also a willingness to let go of fear and embrace the present. The image of "make December just last one day" conjures up a sense of longing for one perfect, unchanging moment. The final line, "Make the winter disappear" is a hopeful plea to move beyond fear and embrace the future with grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Where then
As we approach the end of summer, I am uncertain where my future lies
Will I be
I am uncertain about my future, and where I will end up after summer
After summer's end?
As we near the end of summer, I do not know what will happen to me
Choices both we made
We both made a decision together, without defending ourselves
Leaving here defenseless
After making the joint decision, we left ourselves open and unprotected
And I like to believe that I'm okay
I pretend that I am fine, despite knowing that I am not
Pretending that part of me still here
I act as if a piece of me remains, even though I know it does not
When every time the season starts to change
Whenever a new season arrives, I am reminded of the past
Will you think of me?
I wonder if you will recall me during these times
Solstice disengaged
Our connection has been severed, like the solstice from the temperature
For your temperature
Our relationship has fallen apart, leaving me cold and alone
One last forced embrace
Before everything ends, we share a final, uncomfortable hug
Onward to the endgame
We are heading towards the end of our relationship, with nothing left to salvage
When everything around me falls apart
As my life crumbles, I desperately try to maintain my facade
When every time your picture stares right through my own facade
Seeing a picture of you reminds me that I can no longer keep up the act
I know that
I am aware that
This winter is taking all damn night yeah
This winter feels never-ending
These questions unanswered everything again
My life is full of unresolved issues
We both know this moment won't be wasted
Despite the sadness, we both appreciate that this moment is significant
Tomorrow won't matter!
The future is uncertain, but we are trying to focus on the present
If time stood still
If everything just stopped
Just long enough
For a small amount of time
To hold a breath
So I could just pause and take everything in
It'd take all our senses
We would be completely overwhelmed by the experience
To recognize and take this all in
We would finally be able to comprehend and accept what is happening
The security
A feeling of safety
To let go
The assurance to release everything and move forward
Make December just last one day
I wish I could slow down time, just for a little while
Live for moments without fear
I want to be able to live my life without constantly worrying
Let it inside full of grace
I want to let positivity into my life, and be more forgiving of myself
Make the winter disappear
I hope to be able to move past my current sadness and pain
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Running From Dharma at The Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA on 2016-06-25
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