Here I am
Looking in the mirror
An open face, the pain erased
Now the sky is clearer
I can see the sun
Now that all is, all is said and done, oh
There you are
Always strong when I need you
You let me give
And now I live, fearless and protected
With the one I will love
After all is, all is said and done
I once believed that hearts were made to bleed
(Inside I once believed that hearts were made to bleed, oh baby)
But now I’m not afraid to say
I need you, I need you so stay with me
These precious (precious) hours (yeah)
Greet each dawn in open arms
And dream, into tomorrow
Where there’s only love
After all is, all is said and done
(Yeah baby) Oh baby
(Inside I once believed, that hearts were meant to bleed)
(I’ll never)
I’ll never be afraid to say
I need you, I need you, so here
So here we are in the still of this moment
Fear is gone, hope lives on
We found our happy ending
For there’s only love (only love)
And this sweet, sweet love
After all is, all is said and done
Yeah baby after all is (all is)
All is said and done
Finding Strength and Healing in Love
Beyonce’s “After All Is Said And Done” is a heartfelt reflection on growth, healing, and the transformative power of love. The lyrics capture the journey from pain to clarity, as the narrator moves past heartbreak and finds comfort in the presence of a devoted partner. The song reveals vulnerability in lines about needing someone and the courage to express that need, contrasting earlier fears and loneliness. The notion of “the sky is clearer” and “hope lives on” symbolizes emerging from hardship into a brighter future, where love is both the journey and the reward.
Embracing New Beginnings
The song’s narrative arc leads to embracing a new chapter with hope and gratitude. The repetition of “after all is said and done” emphasizes closure and the peace that follows resolution. Beyonce’s emotive delivery enhances the sincerity of the message, making the song resonate with anyone who has faced trials and come out stronger through love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyonce
- Songwriters: Diane Warren, David Foster
- Release Year: 1999
- Label: Columbia Records