After You
Seals Dan Lyrics
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I guess I always will
I always thought that we were blessed
And I feel that way still
Sometimes we took the hard road
But we always saw it through
If I had only one friend left
Sometimes the world was on our side
Sometimes it wasn't fair
Sometimes it gave a helping hand
Sometimes we didn't care
'Cause when we were together
It made the dream come true
If I had only one friend left
I'd want it to be you
Someone who understands me
And knows me inside out
Helps keep me together
And believes without a doubt,
That I could move a mountain
Someone to tell it to
If I had only one friend left
I'd want it to be you
Someone
And knows me inside out
Helps keep me together
And believes without a doubt,
That I could move a mountain
Someone to tell it to
If I had only one friend left
I'd want it to be you
"After You" by Seal Dan is a song about the importance of friendship and the unconditional love and support that friends offer each other. The lyrics express how the singer has always believed in the strength of their friendship, even when faced with hard times. The singer acknowledges that life can be both fair and unfair, but as long as they have their friend by their side, they can make their dreams come true. The phrase "If I had only one friend left, I'd want it to be you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the significance of the singer's friendship with their friend. The singer explains that their friend is the one person who truly understands them, knows them inside out, and helps keep them together even in difficult times. The friend is also the one person who believes in the singer's potential to achieve their goals, even when they doubt themselves.
The lyrics also suggest that the friendship has faced challenges, as the singer sings, "Sometimes we took the hard road, but we always saw it through." Despite these challenges, the singer remains grateful for their friend's unwavering support, as they are the only person the singer would want in their life if they had to choose only one friend.
Overall, "After You" is a touching ode to friendship and the importance of having someone to rely on in good times and bad. The song highlights the significance of unconditional love, acceptance, and understanding between true friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I always thought you were the best
Since the beginning, you have been the epitome of excellence in my eyes.
I guess I always will
I'm confident that my perception of you will remain unchanged for the rest of my life.
I always thought that we were blessed
I believed that our friendship was a gift from a higher power.
And I feel that way still
My thoughts and emotions about our friendship haven't changed.
Sometimes we took the hard road
Frequently, we tackled the more challenging tasks.
But we always saw it through
Despite difficulties, we always managed to complete the task at hand.
If I had only one friend left
In a hypothetical scenario where all other friendships end, and I have to choose one friendship to save, it would be yours.
Sometimes the world was on our side
Occasionally, everything went our way.
Sometimes it wasn't fair
Sometimes, the circumstances were unjust to us.
Sometimes it gave a helping hand
Occasionally, fate provided us with assistance.
Sometimes we didn't care
On occasion, we didn't pay much attention to the situation.
'Cause when we were together
Our friendship was powerful and consequential.
It made the dream come true
Together, we fulfilled our aspirations.
Someone who understands me
A person who comprehends my thoughts, ideas, and character.
And knows me inside out
Someone who truly knows all my quirks and idiosyncrasies.
Helps keep me together
A person who supports and prevents me from falling apart.
And believes without a doubt,
A person who trusts me unfailingly.
That I could move a mountain
Someone who believes in my capabilities to achieve the impossible.
Someone to tell it to
A person who I can share my deepest feelings and aspirations with.
If I had only one friend left
In an extreme situation where I can retain only one friendship, I would choose you over others.
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Ann Writes Inspiration
This is such a heart felt piece. I love all of Dan's music. After I left an bad relationship, his music saved my life, other than the Grace of God, and many prayers. Thanks for sharing! Ann
Jacqueline Ganem
Lindíssima explosão de magia 💋♥️👍🌼
Dee NaMecikalski
I was fortunate enough to meet this awesome man twice and hold him high not only as an artist but as a man!
Ian Zukswert
Thanks for shaing this!!This has always been one of my favorite Dan Seals songs.R.I.P. my friend...we lost you way too soon.
sharad daniel
Truly nostalgic,love this song.
well sung Dan
Jeffery Willoughby
Dan Seals, John Schneider, and I'll go as far as to say Earl Thomas Conley may be the 3 most underrated country singers of the 1980's. They really don't get the credit they deserve for holding down the fort as the industry was transitioning from Conway Twitty and Merle Haggard to the Class of '89 (Garth, Clint Black, Pam Tillis, etc.).
MrHmg55
Ricky Skaggs did his part, too, as did Vern Gosdin and Don Williams. Sadly, the hat acts of the early '90s eventually swept them all away.
Jacqueline Ganem
Maravilhosa ricamente lindaaaaaaaa fantástica
Angkae
I remember i went to get the LP and I played all day long on the turntable !
Dave Wollenberg
Dan hit #28 in Billboard, 10-8-83. God bless you, Parades, for postin' it. Thanx! Have a blessed rest of the week! RIP, Dan.