After All

Delerium

About After All

"After All" is a song by Canadian electronic music group Delerium, with vocals provided by Swiss singer Jaël. It was the first single released from the album Chimera.


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She knows the voices in her mind
They tell her
To leave
 
She's tired of smiling madly
Until silence becomes very silently 
A noise in her mind
 
After all she has nothing inside
No good to give
No meaning to live
The mist engulfed tonight
Every single star
 
After all they shared 
How could he simply say no
After all they shared
He turned away from her to go
She said she wouldn't cry
That was really just a lie
 
She knows the noises in her mind
Nothing's left but
Screaming silence
 
After all she feels numbness inside
The feeling's gone
She's upside down
The pictures behind her closed eyes
This time you went too far
 
After all they shared 
How could he simply say no
After all they shared
He turned away from her to go
She said she wouldn't cry
That was really just a lie
 
After all they shared 
How could he simply say no
After all they shared
He turned away from her to go
She said she wouldn't cry
That was really just a lie
 
After all she has nothing inside
No good to give
No meaning to live
The mist engulfed tonight
Every single star
 
After all they shared 
How could he simply say no
After all they shared
He turned away from her to go
She said she wouldn't cry
That was really just a lie
 
After all they shared 
How could he simply say no (simply say no)
After all they shared
He turned away from her to go
She said she wouldn't cry
That was really just a lie
 
After all they shared 
How could he simply say no (simply say no)
After all they shared
He turned away from her to go
She said she wouldn't cry
That was really just a lie
 
After all they shared 
How could he simply say no (how could he simply say no)
After all they shared (after all)
He turned away from her to go (he just turned away)
She said she wouldn't cry
That was really just a lie

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Delerium

Delerium is a Canadian musical group that formed in 1987, originally as a side project of the influential industrial music act, Front Line Assembly. Throughout the band’s history, their musical style has encompassed a broad range, including dark ethereal ambient trance, voiceless industrial soundscapes, and electronic pop music. They are best known for their worldwide hit, "Silence" which featured vocals from Sarah McLachlan. The song been hailed as one of the greatest trance songs of all time, over a decade after its initial release, more »

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Written by: JAEL (RAHEL) KREBS, NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, SUISA, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"After All" was released on August 5, 2003 as part of Delerium's album entitled "Chimera".
Collaborators
The song features the vocals of Jael from the Swiss band Lunik.
Genre
The song is largely described as electronic, pop, and trip-hop with elements of ambient music.
Charts Performance
"After All" became Delerium's most successful single in the USA, hitting number one on the Hot Dance Club Play chart in 2003.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Stephen Scott and it features Jael and the band performing the song amidst surreal and dreamlike imagery.
Remixes
"After All" has been remixed several times by various DJs and made available on different release formats. Some of the notable remixes include Svenson & Gielen's remix and Above & Beyond's remix.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics, while ambiguous, are interpreted by listeners as dealing with themes of love, regret, and longing.
Album
The album in which the song appeared, "Chimera", peaked at the number 6 position on Billboard's Electronic Albums chart in 2003.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity "After All" was rarely performed live by Delirium. The band's elusive persona and occasional live performances make it a rare treat to hear the song performed live.
Critical Reception
The song has been well received by critics, particularly for its lush production and Jael's hauntingly beautiful vocals. Through years "After All" has become a kind of cult classic in the electronic music scene.
Sound
The melodious synth notes, reverb-heavy beats, and ethereal vocals by Jael that characterizes "After All" reflects Delerium's unique take on the ambient, electronic genre.
Impact on Delerium
"After All" significantly increased Delerium's popularity, bringing their music to a wider audience, particularly in the United States.

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