After All
All Saints
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We had that first love, heartbreak, romance way back When our heart's wound we knew it all Whatever's felt in the blast I remember was you and me When each other was all we needed I remember what could have been We were just too young to see There was something about the way There was something about the way You used to love You used to love There was something about the way There was something about the way You used to love You used to love Strings with answers Who knows if we've missed our chance We'll be here waiting Wouldn't change our circumstance I remember was you and me When each other was all we needed I remember what could have been We were just too young to see There was something about the way There was something about the way You used to love You used to love There was something about the way There was something about the way You used to love You used to love All the reasons why we said it's over Doesn't seem to matter after all All the reasons why we said it's over Doesn't seem to matter after all Something about the way Something about the way Something about the way Something about the way Something about the way Something about the way Something about the way All the reasons why we said it's over Doesn't seem to matter after all All the reasons why we said it's over Doesn't seem to matter after all There was something about the way There was something about the way You used to love You used to love There was something about the way There was something about the way You used to love You used to love First love, heartbreak, romance way back Yeah we thought we knew it all
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Written by: Peter Hutchings, Shaznay Lewis, William Orbit
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Career Milestone"After All" is a song by the English-Canadian girl group, "All Saints", — it was one of the singles released from their fifth studio album "Testament" in 2018.
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Collaboration and ProductionThe song was produced in partnership with William Orbit, one of the significant contributors to the group's early success. Orbit is best known for his work with Madonna, particularly on her critically acclaimed album "Ray of Light".
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Return to Roots"After All" is a return to the group's signature style, blending pop, R&B, and dance music with rich harmonies and introspective lyrics. The song marked a significant milestone for the band as it brought them back to their original sound.
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Songwriting CreditsAll four members of "All Saints" — Melanie Blatt, Shaznay Lewis, and the Appleton sisters, Nicole and Natalie, — wrote the song together. This collaborative approach is typical for the group, reflecting their shared creative vision.
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Music VideoThe music video for "After All" was released in August 2018. It was directed by Rankin and features the All Saints band members in a variety of striking, emotionally evocative scenes.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its harmonic rhythm and the strong vocals of the band.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the great critical reception, "After All" did not chart on any major music charts. This was a shift from All Saints' early career, where they regularly achieved Top 10 hits.
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Live PerformancesThe group performed "After All" live during their Testament Tour in 2018, adding a powerful, energetic element to their shows.
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Lyrical Themes"After All" addresses themes of love, longing, and regret. The lyrics express a desire for reconciliation and renewal, a theme that is often present in All Saints' music.
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Digital Availability"After All" is available to stream on major digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. It can also be purchased via digital stores, allowing fans to support the band directly.
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Release HistoryThe song was released as the second single from the group’s fifth studio album "Testament" on 26th July 2018.
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