later on
Yombe Lyrics

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You think I'm happy,
you need this belief.
You think I'm happy,
you need this belief.

What about all the pain I feel?
Yeah, I can stray from it.
What about all the pain I feel?

Yeah, I can stray from it.

Get away from the feeling that
I can't share with you.
All the pain I feel.

Come on, keep your surprise
come on, keep your surprise
for later on, for later on.
‘Cause it's not gonna be the same,
It's not gonna be the same.
And I'll keep all these lies,
I will keep all these lies
for later on, for later on.
And I'll keep all these lies,
yeah I'll keep all these lies
for later on, for later on.

Uh….

All the pain I feel,
(I can stray from it),
(I can stray from it).

I'm here, I'm ready
I'm here, I'm ready
I'm here, I'm ready
Yeah, I'm ready.

Come on, keep your surprise
come on, keep your surprise
for later on, for later on.
‘Cause it's not gonna be the same,
It's not gonna be the same.
And I'll keep all these lies,
I will keep all these lies
for later on, for later on.
And I'll keep all these lies,

yeah I'll keep all these lies
for later on, for later on.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Yombe's song "Later On" portray a sense of hiding one's emotions and pain behind a facade of happiness. The repeated line "You think I'm happy, you need this belief" illustrates the pressure that is put on individuals to appear happy and put-together, even when they are struggling internally. The lines "What about all the pain I feel? Yeah, I can stray from it" suggest that the singer is trying to distance themselves from their pain.

The chorus "Come on, keep your surprise for later on. ‘Cause it's not gonna be the same" implies that the singer is aware that things are going to change in the future, and they are keeping their true emotions hidden until that time. The line "And I'll keep all these lies, yeah I'll keep all these lies for later on" further emphasizes the idea of hiding behind a happy facade for the time being.

Overall, the lyrics to "Later On" speak to the challenges of maintaining a happy exterior, even when experiencing emotional pain. It's a reminder that it's okay to not be okay and that it's important to be open about our emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

You think I'm happy, you need this belief.
You are under the impression that I am content, but it is necessary for you to believe this despite the truth.

What about all the pain I feel? Yeah, I can stray from it.
You overlook the suffering that I experience. However, I can try to avoid it.

Get away from the feeling that I can't share with you. All the pain I feel.
I wish to distance myself from the emotion that I cannot express to you. It is the agony that I am experiencing.

Come on, keep your surprise...for later on, for later on. ‘Cause it's not gonna be the same, It's not gonna be the same. And I'll keep all these lies...for later on, for later on. And I'll keep all these lies, yeah I'll keep all these lies for later on, for later on.
I suggest that you hide your unreliable expectations for future times because they will not come to fruition. Furthermore, I will reserve my false information for a later date.

All the pain I feel, (I can stray from it), (I can stray from it).
I experience significant discomfort, but it is possible for me to temporarily evade it.

I'm here, I'm ready, I'm here, I'm ready, I'm here, I'm ready Yeah, I'm ready.
I am present, willing, and able to deal with whatever situation arises. Indeed, I am prepared.

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