Werle & Stankowski split up and want to go separate ways from now on. The two played their last show on January 30, 2009 in Cologne.
After All
Werle & Stankowski Lyrics
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And he pays all bills on time
He refuses help from anybody
And it seems to work out fine
He sits on his money
While his thoughts are far away
Yeah he wakes up early every morning
His days are flashing by
And after all
Time goes by
But no one will stand by his grave
He's such a sensible soul
Thats why his neighbours drive him mad
He can't stand it when the moaning
Frm their bedroom screws his head
He's in love with a lady
Though she ain't got no idea
While he switches through the tv stations
And the end is creeping near
In Werle & Stankowski's song "After All," the lyrics present us with the portrait of a man who is a responsible citizen and is hyper-conscious of his duties. He adheres to the conventional norms of society by staying on the sidewalk, paying bills on time, and refusing help from anyone, and it seems to work out fine. However, despite his efficient functioning, he doesn't seem to have any emotional connections with people around him. He sits on his money, meaning that he likes to keep it hoarded or locked up, indicating his reluctance to invest it in anything or anyone. His mind is pre-occupied with deep thoughts while being completely invested in his work, as he wakes up early every day and works all through the day.
But the hard truth is that his days are flashing by, and in the end, no one will stand by his grave. It reflects his isolated nature and social disconnect as he is so caught up in his work and personal life that he fails to build any profound relationships. He is sensible and straightforward, which makes him stand out from his neighbours, who drive him mad with their constant moaning from his bedroom. He is in love with a lady, but she has no idea about it. While he switches TV stations, the end is creeping near, indicating that despite his responsible behaviour, he is left alone to face the inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
He keeps on the sidewalk
He always follows a safe and predictable path in life
And he pays all bills on time
He always fulfills his financial obligations punctually
He refuses help from anybody
He likes to handle things on his own and doesn't accept support from others
And it seems to work out fine
His approach to life is successful and it suits him well
He sits on his money
He has accumulated significant wealth and doesn't spend it easily
While his thoughts are far away
He spends a lot of time in his own head, lost in contemplation
Yeah he wakes up early every morning
He is a disciplined and punctual person who starts his day early
And he works all through the day
He is dedicated to his work and puts in long hours
His days are flashing by
Time seems to pass quickly for him
And after all
Despite everything that's happening, in the end
Time goes by
Time marches on, inevitably and irreversibly
But no one will stand by his grave
When he dies, there won't be anyone to mourn him or remember him
He's such a sensible soul
He is a practical and level-headed person
Thats why his neighbours drive him mad
His neighbors' whims and emotions irritate him because he can't understand them
He can't stand it when the moaning
He is uncomfortable when he hears loud noises or emotional outbursts
Frm their bedroom screws his head
The noise from their bedroom affects his concentration and mood
He's in love with a lady
He has feelings for a woman
Though she ain't got no idea
But she is unaware of his affection
While he switches through the tv stations
He spends his leisure time flicking through TV channels, looking for something to distract him
And the end is creeping near
He is aware that his life is finite and he will eventually die
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.