After
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So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
With a song I just wrote yesterday
And I hope you can hear
What the words and the music have to say.

It's so hard to explain
Everything that I'm feelin'
Face to face I just seem to go dry.
'Cause I love you so much
That the sound of your voice can get me high.

Thanks for takin' me (Thanks for takin' me)
On a one way trip to the sun (On a one way trip to the sun)
And thanks for turnin' me (Turnin' me)
Into a someone. (Someone)

So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
I brush back the hair from your eyes.
And the love on your face
Is so real that it makes me want to cry.

And I know that my song
Isn't sayin' anything new.
Oh, but after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.

So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
I brush back the hair from your eyes.
And the love on your face
Is so real that it makes me want to cry.

And I know that my song
Isn't sayin' anything new.
Oh, but after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.

Yes, after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.





Hmmm, after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you

Overall Meaning

In Tom's song "After," he is expressing his deep love for someone and how he wants to comfort them by singing them to sleep. He is grateful to this person for taking him on a journey and turning him into someone better. It seems that Tom has trouble expressing his feelings face-to-face as he mentions going dry, but when he hears this person's voice, it lifts him up and fills him with ecstasy. He is overwhelmed by the love he sees on his partner's face and it brings tears to his eyes.


Through his song, Tom acknowledges that he isn't saying anything new or groundbreaking, but after everything is said and done, he is still in love with his partner. This shows that despite the ups and downs that come with relationships, true love stays strong and enduring. The song's title, "After" could refer to a variety of things, such as after a fight, after an intimate moment, or after a long day. Regardless, Tom's message is clear: he is there to love and support his partner no matter what.


Overall, the song "After" highlights the beauty and strength of true love. It shows that even when things get tough, if two people are committed to each other, they can make it through anything. The song's simple melody and meaningful lyrics make it a classic love ballad that will continue to touch hearts for years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

So I sing you to sleep
I sing you a lullaby to help you fall asleep


After the lovin'
After we have made love, I sing to you


With a song I just wrote yesterday
I wrote this song recently


And I hope you can hear
I hope you are able to listen to what I am singing


What the words and the music have to say.
I hope you understand the meaning of both the lyrics and the melody


It's so hard to explain
I find it difficult to express my emotions


Everything that I'm feelin'
All the emotions I am experiencing


Face to face I just seem to go dry.
When I am in person with you, I struggle to articulate my feelings


'Cause I love you so much
I have strong feelings of love for you


That the sound of your voice can get me high.
Hearing your voice brings me immense joy and ecstasy


Thanks for takin' me (Thanks for takin' me)
Thank you for being with me and accepting me as your partner


On a one way trip to the sun (On a one way trip to the sun)
I feel like we are on an exhilarating journey together


And thanks for turnin' me (Turnin' me)
Thank you for helping me become a better person


Into a someone. (Someone)
You have helped me become a complete and fulfilled person


I brush back the hair from your eyes.
I gently touch your face and move your hair away from your eyes


And the love on your face
I can see the affection and fondness in your eyes


Is so real that it makes me want to cry.
Your love and affection for me bring tears to my eyes


And I know that my song
I am aware that my song is not groundbreaking or original


Isn't sayin' anything new.
I am not expressing anything novel that you haven't heard before


Oh, but after the lovin'
Regardless, I still sing this song for you


I'm still in love with you.
My feelings for you haven't changed, I still love you


Hmmm, after the lovin'
Even after sexual intimacy, my love for you persists


I'm still in love with you.
My love for you is unwavering and enduring




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alan Bernstein, Richard Ziegler

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