After All
Seven Circle Sunrise Lyrics


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Don't ask me the time
I refuse to see
Another day's gone by
There's still no remedy
I try to save the night
Don't wanna let go
Don't know what it feels like to be old
You're right, I'm wrong
Maybe I'm happy after all
I sank into a dream
I wake before I fall

My eyes are on that line
That signals a heartbeat
The one that gave me life
Lies beneath those sheets
I try to save the night
Don't wanna let go
I don't wanna be strong when I'm cold

You're right, I'm wrong
Maybe I'm happy after all
I sank into a dream
I wake before I fall

I remember every little thing that she said
I remember every little thing that she said

You're right, I'm wrong
Maybe I'm happy after all
I sank into a dream
I wake before I fall
You're right, I'm wrong
Maybe I'm happy after all
I sank into a dream
I wake before I fall

I remember, I remember
I wake before I fall




I remember, I remember
I wake before I fall (wake before I fall)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "After All" by Seven Circle Sunrise convey a sense of resignation to the passage of time and an acceptance of one's own mortality. The singer refuses to acknowledge the time of day, suggesting that he or she is unwilling to confront the reality of the moment. Another day has passed, yet there is no remedy for the emptiness or sadness felt. Despite this, the singer tries to "save the night" and hold onto the moment, refusing to let go or feel old.


The chorus suggests a possible shift in perspective for the singer, "You're right, I'm wrong, maybe I'm happy after all." This line hints at a sense of clarity or realization that even though things may not be perfect, maybe there is still happiness to be found in life. The second verse contrasts the fragility of life with the idea of strength, suggesting that sometimes it's okay to not be strong when faced with the cold reality of death. The repeated line "I remember every little thing that she said" adds a nostalgic and somewhat melancholic quality to the song, perhaps alluding to the memory of a loved one who has passed on.


The overall mood of the song is one of acceptance mixed with a touch of sadness. The singer seems to be reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and trying to make peace with it. The dreamlike quality of the lyrics and the soaring melody give the song an ethereal feel, as if the singer is floating above the world, detached from it yet still connected to it.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't ask me the time
I refuse to acknowledge the passage of time.


I refuse to see
I choose to ignore the passing of time.


Another day’s gone by
One more day has passed, unnoticed.


There's still no remedy
Despite the passing of time, the problem remains unresolved.


I try to save the night
I attempt to keep this moment from ending.


Don't wanna let go
I am not ready for this moment to end.


Don't know what it feels like to be old
I am young and unable to fully comprehend the concept of aging.


You're right, I'm wrong
You possess greater knowledge or insight than me.


Maybe I'm happy after all
Perhaps my ignorance of aging will bring me happiness.


I sank into a dream
I became lost in thought or distracted from reality.


I wake before I fall
I pull myself back to reality before becoming completely absorbed in my thoughts.


My eyes are on that line
I am focused on the marker of my own existence.


That signals a heartbeat
The line represents the rhythm of my life.


The one that gave me life
My heartbeat is the source of my vitality.


Lies beneath those sheets
My heartbeat is hidden from view, beneath my flesh and fabric.


I don't wanna be strong when I'm cold
I fear losing my resolve in the face of adversity.


I remember every little thing that she said
I recall every detail of the words spoken to me.


I remember
I retain a vivid memory of the past.


I wake before I fall
I am careful to remain grounded in reality.




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@annualaffair6163

That intro!

@TheOwen1974

playing March 6 2015 a Jerzees-Belden ..Canton, Oh.

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