And After All
Reflecting on Last Words: And After All by Nicole Yun
Lyrics
Anniversary of the last day we spoke, ohh
Reflecting on the anniversary of the last conversation.
Simplify what is felt to explain what's unknown
Trying to simplify emotions to understand the unknown.
And after all
Introducing a reflection on the situation.
Better to have known you
Expressing that it's better to have known the person.
Better than not to
Highlighting the importance of knowing the person rather than not knowing.
You remind me
A reminder of the significance of the person in the speaker's life.
Preparations for this, where the story gets good
Preparing for a crucial moment in the story.
Doesn't feel good at all
Contrasting the anticipation with the actual unpleasant feeling.
Trick yourself to think it could
Trying to deceive oneself into thinking the situation could be positive.
And after all
Reiterating the idea that it's better to have known the person.
Better to have known you
Emphasizing the value of knowing the person over not knowing.
Better than not to
A repeat of the sentiment, contrasting with the next line.
Don't remind me
A contradictory statement, expressing a desire not to be reminded of the person.
Miss every call
Feeling the absence and longing for the person, missing every call.
Listening for you
Actively listening for the person despite not being there.
Though I won't be there to
Acknowledging the inability to physically be there for the person.
Remind you
Expressing a wish for the person to remember.
Anniversary of the last day that we spoke
Repeating the reflection on the anniversary of the last conversation.
Simplify yet again to explain what's unknown
Continuing the attempt to simplify emotions related to the unknown.
Anniversary of the last day we spoke, oh
Reiterating the anniversary of the last conversation, closing the reflection.
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