Introduction
“After All” is one of four originals on Michael Bublé’s eighth studio album To Be Loved, released April 15, 2013. It was co-written by Bryan Adams, Alan Chang, Steven Sater, and Jim Vallance, and features Adams himself sharing lead vocals with Bublé, creating a warm, conversational duet that blends two generations of Canadian crooners in a heartfelt pop‐ballad format.
“After All” debuted on To Be Loved, an album recorded between June 2012 and January 2013 in Vancouver and Los Angeles under the production of Bob Rock. As the album’s third single, it was announced August 17, 2013, and officially released September 23, 2013. On the track, Bublé and Adams weave their voices over a gentle piano motif and mid‐tempo rhythm, showcasing Adams’s songwriting alongside Bublé’s signature vocal warmth.
What makes “After All” special is its conversational lyricism—two lovers reflecting on life’s twists and whether, in the end, they still belong together. Adams’s raspy, earnest tone complements Bublé’s smooth croon, giving the song a lived‐in authenticity that feels like a late‐night chat between old friends. The arrangement builds subtly: starting sparse, it gradually layers strings and backing harmonies, allowing each singer’s personality to shine before uniting in a soaring final chorus that teases both nostalgia and hope.
Lyrically, “After All” poses intimate questions—“After all we’ve been through, would it still be real?”—inviting listeners to recall their own relationship crossroads. The song’s restrained production never overshadows the vocal interplay, so when Bublé and Adams trade lines, it feels like genuine dialogue rather than studio craft. This emotional clarity is a hallmark of both artists: Adams for his heart‐on‐sleeve songwriting, and Bublé for his ability to inhabit a lyric and make it feel deeply personal.
Since its release, “After All” has become a favorite among Bublé’s fans for its sincerity and the novelty of hearing two iconic voices merge so seamlessly. It stands out on To Be Loved not as a flashy single but as a quiet testament to enduring affection—perfect for late‐night playlists or dedicating to someone who’s weathered life’s storms with you.
Have you ever shared a moment where words alone felt insufficient? “After All” captures that ineffable space between longing and reassurance—what’s your own “after all” story?
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Lyrics
Way back when we started
There was a part of me that knew
One day there’d be heartache
And I would lose myself to you
And I walked all night
Lost in the silent city lights
Thinking of you
Wondering will I lose my mind
After all I’m excited
That you’re in my life again
After all I’m delighted
To be back where we began
I believe that you can
Fall in love with me again
And we’ll both be standin’ tall
After all
Way back when we started
There was a part of you that knew
I was all that you wanted
But only shadows filled the room
I was lost all right
Lost in the sleepless empty nights
Dreamin’ of you
And in those dreams you were mine
After all we’re united
Yeah, you’re in my arms again
After all I’m delighted
‘Cause we’re lovers and we’re friends
I believe that I can
Fall in love with you again
And I’ll catch you when you fall
After all
I was lost all right
Lost in the sleepless empty night
Dreamin’ of you
And in those dreams you still were mine
After all I’m excited
That you’re in my life again
After all I’m delighted
To be back where we began
I believe that you can
Fall in love with me again
‘Cause I love you.
I’ll catch you when you fall
Oh, we’re united
And we’ve made it after all
And we’ll both be standing tall
After all
After all, babe
Oh, after all
After all
After all