After The Love Has Gone
Steps (Pop) Lyrics


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Here we are we're perfect strangers
After all this time there's no more you and I
But don't look for blame
We've come so far to different places
And now to try to live a lie would be a crime
It's better this way

And we may not have tomorrow
But there's always yesterday

After the love has gone
Only fools carry on
We've been hurting for so long
And we both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone
Then we just don't belong
We both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone

It's clear this far nothing to say now
We sang alone and tried so hard to play the game
It all ends the same
Just words no more fill these spaces
When love is gone it's only wrong to try again
I know it's a shame

That we may not have tomorrow
But there's always yesterday
After the love has gone
Only fools carry on
We've been hurting for so long
And we both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone
Then we just don't belong
We both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone

Here we are, we're perfect strangers
Now to try to live a lie would be a crime
It's better this way

And we may not have tomorrow
But there's always yesterday

After the love has gone
Only fools carry on
We've been hurting for so long
And we both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone
Then we just don't belong




We both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steps' song "After the Love Has Gone" tell the story of a couple who has reached the end of their relationship. The first verse reveals that they have become strangers to each other after all this time and that they cannot pretend that they are still in love. The singer says that it's better this way because to continue pretending would be wrong.


The chorus indicates that both parties understand that the love has gone and that it's foolish to continue to carry on. They have been hurting each other for so long, and they both know that it's time to move on. Even though they don't belong together anymore, they recognize that it's time to let go.


The second verse expands on the idea that they have tried hard to make their relationship work, but it's now clear that nothing can be said or done to save it. It's a shame that they won't have tomorrow, but there's always yesterday. In the end, they are perfect strangers once again, and living a lie would only be a crime against themselves.


Overall, "After the Love Has Gone" is a poignant song about the end of a romantic relationship. It highlights the fact that sometimes love fades away, and it's better to accept it and move on with dignity.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we are we're perfect strangers
Even though we were once close and knew each other well, we now find ourselves as strangers.


After all this time there's no more you and I
Despite the time we spent together, we are no longer a couple and have gone our separate ways.


But don't look for blame
There is no one to blame for our relationship ending. It simply did not work out.


We've come so far to different places
As individuals, we have each grown and changed over time and are no longer compatible as a couple.


And now to try to live a lie would be a crime
It would be dishonest and unfair to ourselves and others to pretend that our love is still there when it's not.


It's better this way
Although it may be difficult, it is ultimately better for us to accept that our love is gone and move on with our lives.


And we may not have tomorrow
There is no guarantee of a future together, and we should live in the present and make the most of it.


But there's always yesterday
Even though our love is over, we still have the memories and experiences of our time together.


After the love has gone
Once our love has faded away and we have moved on from the relationship.


Only fools carry on
Continuing a relationship that no longer exists is foolish and ultimately hurtful.


We've been hurting for so long
We have both been feeling pain and sadness due to the state of our relationship for a considerable amount of time.


And we both know that it's wrong
We are aware that continuing to try and make our relationship work is not the right decision.


Then we just don't belong
As separate individuals, we have grown and changed so much that we no longer belong together as a couple.


We both know that it's wrong
We both understand that forcing ourselves to stay together would be a mistake.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARL FRANCIS TWIGG, LANCE ELLINGTON, MARK PAUL TOPHAM

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viorenda caroline

Here we are, we're perfect strangers
After all this time there's no more you and I
But don't look for blame
We've come so far to different places
And now try to live a lie would be a crime
It's better this way

And we may not have tomorrow
But there's always yesterday

After the love has gone
Only fools carry on
We've been hurting for so long
And we both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone
Then we just don't belong
We both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone

It's clear this far, nothing to say now
We sang alone and tried so hard to play the game
It all ends the same
Just words no more to fill these spaces
When love is gone it's only wrong to try again
I know it's a shame

That we may not have tomorrow
But there's always yesterday

After the love has gone
Only fools carry on
We've been hurting for so long
And we both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone
Then we just don't belong
We both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone

Here we are, we're perfect strangers
And now try to live a lie would be a crime
It's better this way
And we may not have tomorrow
But there's always yesterday

After the love has gone
Only fools carry on
We've been hurting for so long
And we both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone
Then we just don't belong
We both know that it's wrong
After the love has gone



Darren McDougall

For a while, to love was all we could do
We were young and we knew, and our eyes were alive
Deep inside we knew our love was true
For a while we paid no mind to the past
We knew love would last
Every night somethin' right
Would invite us to begin the dance
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy was sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
And oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
For a while to love each other
With all we would ever need
Love was strong for so long
Never knew that what was wrong
Baby, wasn't right
We tried to find what we had
'Til sadness was all we shared
We were scared this affair
Would lead our love into
Somethin' happened along the way
Yesterday was all we had
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy is sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had



All comments from YouTube:

Matthew Cuyugan

I hope Steps know that they're such a massive hit group here in the Philippines with so many fans. โค

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I grew up listening to this all day long. All STEPS albums were on a 3 disk rotating component. Since 3 years old their songs are my saving grace. Its 2018 now, yet here I am, still listening to them. โค๏ธ

Kezza GoldButter

90โ€™s pop at its best! Best era for pop music ๐ŸŽถ

linda smith

Literally forgot about this song until today going a 90s binge. What a banger this is. Used to sit in my room and watch a steps video on repeat with all their music videos on.

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40 years old & always loved STEPS. This is one of my fave tunes. Claire has an amazing voice and looks stunning

Bex 6277

47, and yes, Claire has an amazing voice.

Agnes Moon

Me, 41 :)

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Iโ€™m 36 and still do!

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