Aftermath
Adam Lambert
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Have you lost your way? Living in the shadow of the messes that you made And so it goes Everything inside your circle starts to overflow Take a step before you leap Into the colors that you seek You get back what you give away So don't look back on yesterday Wanna scream out No more hiding Don't be afraid of what's inside Gonna tell ya, you'll be alright In the aftermath Anytime anybody pulls you down Anytime anybody says you're not allowed Just remember you are not alone In the aftermath You feel the weight Of lies and contradictions that you live with everyday And it's not too late Think of what can be if you rewrite the role you play Take a step before you leap Into the colors that you seek You get back what you give away So don't look back on yesterday Wanna scream out No more hiding Don't be afraid of what's inside Gonna tell ya, you'll be alright In the aftermath Anytime anybody pulls you down Anytime anybody says you're not allowed Just remember you are not alone In the aftermath In the aftermath Before you break you have to shed your armor Take a trip and fall into the glitter Tell a stranger that they're beautiful So all you feel is love, love All you feel is love, love Wanna scream out No more hiding Don't be afraid of what's inside Gonna tell ya, you'll be alright In the aftermath Wanna scream out No more hiding Don't be afraid of what's inside Gonna tell ya, you'll be alright In the aftermath Anytime anybody pulls you down Anytime anybody says you're not allowed Just remember you are not alone In the aftermath In the aftermath In the aftermath In the aftermath
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Written by: Alisan Porter, Ely Rise, Adam Lambert, Mahmoud Ferras
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Background"Aftermath" is a song performed by American singer-songwriter, Adam Lambert, best known for his powerful vocal range and versatility in the pop and rock genres.
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AlbumThe song is from his debut studio album titled "For Your Entertainment," which was released in November 2009.
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Song Theme"Aftermath" is praised for its emotional content, portraying themes of resilience and triumph over personal struggles.
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CompositionLambert co-wrote this song alongside Alisan Porter, Ferras, Ely Rise, and R. Tedder.
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ReleaseInitially, it is included as an album track, but it was later remixed by Billboard and was released as the fourth and final single from Lambert's album in March 2011.
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Charity100% of the proceeds from the remix version were donated to The Trevor Project, an American non-profit organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
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PerformanceWhen Adam performs “Aftermath” live, he often changes it from the album’s mid-tempo pop-rock version into a stunning acoustic ballad.
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ReceptionDespite not charting as well as the previous singles taken from "For Your Entertainment", "Aftermath" received widespread acclaim for Lambert's vocal delivery and the song's pop rock sound.
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Live DebutThe song was first performed live on Lambert's Glam Nation Tour in June 2010.
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InspirationAdam Lambert has stated that the song is very personal to him, inspired by his own experiences dealing with adversity, particularly in regards to revealing his sexual orientation to the world.
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MessageThe lyrics of "Aftermath" carry a powerful message of acceptance and overcoming adversity, making it a fan favorite and important cultural statement within LGBTQ+ communities.
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