After The Love
Vanessa Williams & Brian McKnight Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah, hey hey
I thought that love would conquer all
That nothing could break my fall
The moment you left my side, oh baby
And now there's nothing left to say
Ever since you went away
I can't believe that it's over
In my arms is where you belong
When I think about the love we shared
How did we go wrong
And how, can I go on, can I go on
Sometimes you can't let go
Of the love you thought was yours
Mine and yours
Will I ever get over cause I've come to know
That it's so hard to carry on
After the love is gone
After the love is gone
If I had only had a clue
That I'd end up losing you
I might of held on to my heart, oh girl
Taking for granted you'd be mine
Till the end of time
Has torn my world apart
And I can't believe that it's over
In my arms is where you belong
When I think about the love we shared
How did we go wrong
And how, can I go on, can I go on
Sometimes you can't let go
Of the love you thought was yours
Mine and yours
Will I ever get over cause I've come to know
That it's so hard to carry on
After the love is gone
After the love is gone
I can't believe that it's over
In my arms is where you belong
When I think, think about the love we shared
How did we go wrong
And how, can I go on, can I go on
Sometimes you can't let go
Of the love you thought was yours
Mine and yours
Will I ever get over cause I've come to know
That it's so hard to carry on
After the love is gone
After the love is gone
After the love is gone
I must go on
I gotta be strong
After the love is gone
I can't believe it, but she's gone
But I gotta be strong
I gotta gotta gotta be, gotta gotta gotta be
Gotta gotta gotta be strong
Oh, after the love is gone
The lyrics of "After The Love" by Vanessa Williams and Brian McKnight explore the aftermath of a failed relationship and the struggle to move on. The song expresses the singer's disbelief and heartbreak after their partner leaves, lamenting that they had believed love would conquer all. The singer reflects on the love they once shared and wonders what went wrong, questioning how they can continue without their loved one by their side.
The chorus emphasizes the difficulty of letting go and trying to carry on after the love has faded. The singer acknowledges that sometimes it is hard to accept that the love they thought was theirs is no longer there. Despite the pain and longing, they realize they must find the strength to move forward and be strong in the face of heartbreak.
Overall, the lyrics convey the vulnerability and emotional struggle involved in coming to terms with the end of a relationship. The song captures the feelings of sadness, disbelief, and the challenge of moving on when love is no longer present.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, lay lay lay lay
Expressing a sense of sorrow and longing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah, hey hey
Additional emphasis on the emotions conveyed
I thought that love would conquer all
Believed that love could overcome any obstacle
That nothing could break my fall
Nothing could bring me down
The moment you left my side, oh baby
When you walked away from me
And now there's nothing left to say
No words can change the situation
Ever since you went away
Since you left my life
I've been yearning for you deep inside
Longing for your presence and love
I can't believe that it's over
Unable to accept the end of our relationship
In my arms is where you belong
You were meant to be in my embrace
When I think about the love we shared
Reflecting on the love we once had
How did we go wrong
Questioning what led to our separation
And how, can I go on, can I go on
Finding it difficult to move forward
Sometimes you can't let go
Occasionally, it's challenging to release
Of the love you thought was yours
The love you believed was meant for you
Mine and yours
The love we once shared
Will I ever get over cause I've come to know
Wondering if I will ever recover now that I understand
That it's so hard to carry on
Continuing with life is incredibly difficult
After the love is gone
Once the love between us has faded
If I had only had a clue
Regretting not having any hint or insight
That I'd end up losing you
The realization of losing you
I might of held on to my heart, oh girl
Should have guarded my heart more
Taking for granted you'd be mine
Assuming you would always be with me
Till the end of time
Forever, without any limit
Has torn my world apart
Caused significant devastation in my life
Sometimes you can't let go
At times, it's impossible to detach
Will I ever get over cause I've come to know
Questioning if I will ever move on now that I understand
After the love is gone
Once the love between us has faded
I can't believe that it's over
Unbelieving of the fact that it ended
In my arms is where you belong
You were meant to be held by me
When I think, think about the love we shared
Reflecting on the love we once experienced
How did we go wrong
Questioning where our relationship took a negative turn
And how, can I go on, can I go on
Struggling to carry on with life
Sometimes you can't let go
At times, it's difficult to move forward
Of the love you thought was yours
The love you believed was exclusively yours
Mine and yours
The love we once possessed
Will I ever get over cause I've come to know
Questioning if I will ever overcome this realization
That it's so hard to carry on
Continuing with life is extremely challenging
After the love is gone
Once the love between us has faded
After the love is gone
Following the disappearance of our love
I must go on
I have to continue with my life
I gotta be strong
I need to find strength within myself
After the love is gone
Once the love between us has faded
I can't believe it, but she's gone
Unable to accept that she is no longer here
But I gotta be strong
But I need to find strength within myself
I gotta gotta gotta be, gotta gotta gotta be
I have to, I absolutely have to be
Gotta gotta gotta be strong
I need to find strength within myself
Oh, after the love is gone
Oh, once the love between us has faded
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL BRANDON BARNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@custosnocte1528
The most beautiful song I've ever heard. An absolute masterpiece. Only this type of music comes from blessed souls in a state of Grace.
Beautiful people, Vanessa Williams (Ladies First) and Brian McKnight, you are two of God's hidden Angels on Earth.
I feel Blessed to have lived in the two halves before and after the Calendar turned Year. Decade, Century, and Millennium. 12/31/1999@ 23:59:59 to 01/01/2000 @ 00:00:00, 01, 02, 03....
30 years in the first, and well.... Here we are, ticking away. 😂
The beautiful music and wonderful people we have known and loved, the great many who came long before us and have departed for now until all good souls reunited in The Heavenly Father's Kingdom and Estate, and to the here and now, the new arrivals in this World, the beautiful pure, innocent newborn infant babies and wonderful children who will run the world someday. The hidden musical talents which come from all generations of humans.
This Song has me floating in a higher plane and very good place to be sure.
(Not like evil out of body works,
just happy.
I am happy to have written this message to all good souls who read this. I feel alive again. ❤
❤ To all good Souls everywhere.
Peace and Good Health to all.
Stay Safe and Be Well.
God Bless Everyone, Everywhere.
All the Best. Thank You. ❤
@robbieknovak9432
I'm a flight attendant and I've been lucky to have had Vanessa on two of my flights. You think she is beautiful on screen, you should see her in person. Beautiful inside and out. And her voice live is even better than it is recorded. She is a wonderful person.
@melodysteeley3417
She seems to be an extra special type of woman! A queen no doubt! This was the first song I sang in front of my high school with another man that recently passed. ❤💔
@kareemlongstreth2306
@@melodysteeley3417 ❤️
@davidsteytler6493
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@AlinafeMgwadira
Wow... lucky you... treasure those moments
@marionfelty7247
You won the jackpot on those chance meetings. This woman has everything that any human could ever ask for.
@owenporter6797
I wish I could travel back to the 80s and 90s and stay there forever. Timeless music, not today's repetitive garbage.
@Ryancuasay
Women are better too. Lol.
@timothyypearson
Say that again I was just thinking same thing
@mahardikapranandito7191
cheers for those who longing to that era....
That feeling will grow stronger realizing that 10 years later will be the sunset for those who life in 80-90 era....