In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Ten miles from town
And I just broke down
Spitting out smoke on the side of the road
I'm out here alone
Just trying to get home
To tell you I was wrong, but you already know
Believe me, I won't stop at nothing to see you
So I've started running
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you
And I think that all that still matters is love ever after
After the life we've been through
'Cause I know there's no life after you
Last time we talked
The night that I walked
Burns like an iron in the back
Of my mind
I must have been high
To say you and I weren't meant to be
And just wasting my time
Oh why did I ever doubt you
You know I would die here without you
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you
And I think that all that still matters is love ever after
After the life we've been through
'Cause I know there's no life after you
You and I, right or wrong
There's no other one
After this time spent alone
It's hard to believe
That a man with sight could be so blind
Thinking about the better times
Must've been out of my mind
So I'm running back to tell you
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
Without you God knows what I'd do
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you
And I think that all that still matters is love ever after
After the life we've been through
I know there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you ya
And I just broke down
Spitting out smoke on the side of the road
I'm out here alone
Just trying to get home
To tell you I was wrong, but you already know
Believe me, I won't stop at nothing to see you
So I've started running
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you
And I think that all that still matters is love ever after
After the life we've been through
'Cause I know there's no life after you
Last time we talked
The night that I walked
Burns like an iron in the back
Of my mind
I must have been high
To say you and I weren't meant to be
And just wasting my time
Oh why did I ever doubt you
You know I would die here without you
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you
And I think that all that still matters is love ever after
After the life we've been through
'Cause I know there's no life after you
You and I, right or wrong
There's no other one
After this time spent alone
It's hard to believe
That a man with sight could be so blind
Thinking about the better times
Must've been out of my mind
So I'm running back to tell you
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
Without you God knows what I'd do
All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you
And I think that all that still matters is love ever after
After the life we've been through
I know there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you
No there's no life after you ya
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Life After You Lyrics as written by Brett James Chad Kroeger
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, HYVETOWN MUSIC INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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When I was listening to this for the first time, I thought the song was really sweet right after I heard the lines "Believe me I won't stop at nothin', To see you so I've started runnin'."
I think its about wanting to hurry and get home to fix things after an arguement. Daughtry is such an incredible band. everything they bring carries an awsome meaning and every song is delivered with such strength. what took them so long to get here!?!
i think pretty much chris is trying to get the message out that if you love someone, and things dont seem to work out, dont give up and go after her. overall shes what you want, sometimes what your need.
"It's hard to believe that a man with sight could be so blind"
This is probably my favorite line.
The song itself is basically a guy regreting some of the things he said to the person he loves. And realizing that there's no one like her, or atleast to him
This is what every girl that walks away from a relationship secretly hopes will happen but it never does!!
That’s my plan. You see this is me and my best friend of 7 years song. Currently were on opposite sides of the globe we had tried a long distance relationship which ended in a hudge fight. After which we didn’t talk for a whole 3 months (at least weekly before then). She was the one that re-initiated talking, and after a few weeks I gave her a call to say how messed up I was. She said she was messed up to. My plan is to go back home and remind her why I am important to her.<br /> <br /> we hav both walked, said the wrong thing, Said we werent meant to be and burns like an iorn in both our heads. Without each other lord kows what we'ld do.
Girlfriend of 3 years broke up with me a month ago, still love her like crazy because she's the only one that understood me. Not saying our relationship was perfect at all. We are both busy with school and me especially coming from a strict family I needed good grades. I figured the hardships we went through now i could always provide for her a good life. She told me that she was moving on and that she didn't love me anymore..but i still love her..and always will...maybe it doesn't matter what road it takes as long in the end she's in my arms. I don't know if she still loves me or if she ever will again. All i know is that she was perfect in my eyes and I want her back so much. If i had one more chance i'd never let her go.
dude that sucks man. I am in a similar situation with my ex- we went to HS together but decided to go to different schools, and we had to split up. but even after 6 months I still wonder if she was it. but only time will tell.
I think some of us get to the point in our lives where we realize what's most important in this life and who you really want to spend your time with. I love the lyrics to this song because he just wants to be happy and has decided there's that one person who makes him happiest. I love the line "You and I, right or wrong", meaning it doesn't matter if it's the perfect situation or there are issues with the relationship, having that person to laugh with, grow old with, and love forever is worth any struggle that may come along.
Plus Chris Daughtry is really hot, how can you not love him and his music? LOL
I like this song from the new album.
I've noticed it has a similar rhthym to "Daughters" by John Mayer.
This is my fave song right now! It's amazing!!!! :D
seeing them tonight!!!!!
You know I would die here without You...