When: New Synth-Driven Ballad from Before After Again
Slowing things down, Before After Again presents “When,” an introspective ballad that stands in stark contrast to the band’s heavier material.
A Delicate Start
“When” begins with a delicate synth melody and vulnerable vocals. It is a song about hindsight, asking the difficult questions that only arise after the damage has been done. The track slowly builds from its intimate beginnings, layering in strings, E-Bow, and electronic elements to create a cinematic swell of emotion. It captures the feeling of standing in the wreckage of a relationship, wondering how things got to this point.
This release showcases the versatility of Before After Again, proving they are just as capable of quiet devastation as they are of industrial aggression.
Lyrics
Chalk white skin
What a delicate stare
Color my face
Shameful and undone
When will this feel
Like it did once before?
How will I know
When the pain comes around?
When will I ever feel
Happy again?
I wonder
Lay your head down
Close your eyes and rest
Shudder to think
That we’ve done this all before
Shed some sympathy
Swallow the lies
Shed insecurity
And make it less
Close myself in
Away from everything
And try to ignore
Screaming voices in my head
When will this feel
Like it did once before?
How will I know
When the pain comes around?
When will I ever feel
Happy again?
I wonder
Listen & Support
“When” is available now on all major streaming platforms. You can support the artist directly by purchasing the track on Bandcamp or streaming it on Spotify using the players below.
