After The Fall Lyrics
Klaus Nomi
Lyrics
Well, I told you about the total eclipse now
But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
Chorus:
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
(repeat chorus)
Well, the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
(repeat chorus)
Song & Lyrics Facts
Klaus Nomi's song "After the Fall" is a post-punk/new wave track from his self-titled debut album, released in 1982. The album was produced by Kristian Hoffman and featured other members of Klaus' band such as Manfred Schunke, who played bass guitar, and David Miles Huber, who provided keyboards.
The lyrics were written by Klaus himself, with additional writing credits going to Kristian Hoffman. The song is about the fragility of life and how quickly things can change after experiencing a traumatic event. It has been described as having an eerie yet captivating sound that captures the feeling of loss and despair. There are also hints of optimism throughout the song, hinting at the possibility of hope despite difficult circumstances. This message makes it one of the most memorable tracks on the album and its popularity continues to this day.