After the Fall
Echoes of Seasons Past: Norah Jones' Reflection on Love's Aftermath
Lyrics
I never told you about the summer
The speaker didn't share details about a particular period (summer) with the listener.
Everyday was changing
During that unspecified time (summer), things were constantly changing.
Only photographs
There are only pictures as memories of that time.
But life goes on
Despite events changing, life continued.
In your mind so warm
The memory of that time remains vivid and comforting in the listener's mind.
Out on my own now
The speaker is now independent and enjoying the feeling of being on their own.
And I like the way it feels
The speaker finds pleasure and contentment in this newfound independence.
You couldn't come through
The listener was unable to fulfill a promise or expectation.
And I'm too far gone
The speaker feels they have moved past the point of reconciliation or connection.
After the fall
Referring to a period of difficulty or failure, perhaps in a relationship or situation.
Do you still want it all?
Questioning if the listener still desires everything they once desired.
You never told me about the winter
The listener didn't share details about another period (winter) with the speaker.
Everyday was changing
Similar to the summer, events were constantly changing during this undisclosed time.
But I remember
Despite lack of information, the speaker holds memories of that time.
But life went on
Life continued even amidst changes during this period.
In my mind so cold
The memories of this time are colder and less comforting for the speaker.
Out on your own now
The listener is now independent, experiencing being on their own.
Do you like the way it feels?
Asking if the listener enjoys or appreciates their current independence.
Didn't I come through?
The speaker questions whether they fulfilled their part of an obligation or promise.
You were too far gone
The listener seems to have moved beyond a point of possible reconnection.
After the fall
Reflecting on a challenging or difficult period that occurred.
I still want it all
The speaker still desires everything they wanted before the difficulty or failure.
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