After All
Eternal Love's Triumph: Al Jarreau's After All
Lyrics
There, there was a time I knew
Reflects a past time the speaker remembers.
That no matter, come what may, love
Despite challenges, the speaker believed love would triumph.
Would prevail
Love was seen as ultimately prevailing.
And then inside the dreams I knew
The speaker had dreams where doubts arose.
Came the question lovers fear
Within these dreams, a feared question emerged for lovers.
Can true love fail
Poses the query if genuine love could fail.
Then I would miss the childhood wish
The speaker reminisces about a childhood desire.
And haven't I sung to you
Recalling singing about a noble, protective figure.
Of the knight in armor bright
Refers to the knight in shining armor, symbolic of devotion.
Faithful and true to you
Expresses fidelity and loyalty.
Darling, after all
The speaker addresses their beloved affectionately.
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
Promise to comfort and embrace the beloved.
After all
Reiteration of commitment to hold the beloved.
I will be the one to hold you
Reaffirmation of being the one to offer solace.
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
Repetition emphasizing the intent to hold the beloved.
In my arms
Reiteration of physically embracing the beloved.
I know in my heart and mind
Confidence in love's endurance despite challenges.
That no matter, come what may, love will survive
Belief that love will persist through adversity.
And love, the author of space and time
Attributes love as the force governing existence.
Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
Highlights love's role in preserving everything, big or small.
And the love that heals the wound
Love's ability to mend wounds is mentioned.
After the war is through
Post-conflict, love's healing power is emphasized.
Is the knight in armor bright
Recalls the image of the loyal protector.
Faithful and true to you
Reiteration of commitment and loyalty.
Darling, after all
Reiterates the promise to embrace and comfort.
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
Commitment to holding the beloved remains.
After all
Reiteration of intent to comfort and hold.
I will be the one to hold you
Reaffirmation of being the one to offer solace.
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
Repetition emphasizing the intent to hold the beloved.
In my arms
Reiteration of physically embracing the beloved.
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