After The Love Is Gone

Brian McKnight · Other Songs - Brian McKnight

I thought that love would conquer all

But nothing could break my fall

The moment when you left my side, oh baby

And now there's nothing left to say

Ever since you went away

I been yearning for you deep inside



I can't believe that it's over

In my arms is where you belong

When I think about the love we shared

How did we go wrong

And how can I go on..

Can I go on



CHORUS

Sometimes you can't let go

Of the love you thought was yours (yours)

Will I ever get over cause I've come to know that

It's so hard to carry on

After the love is gone

After the love is gone



If I had only had a clue

That I'd end up losing you

I might of held on to my heart, oh girl

Taking for granted you'd be mine

Til the end of time

Has torn my world apart



And I can't believe that it's over

In my arms is where you belong

When I think about the love we shared

How can we go wrong

And how

can I go on and on and on



CHORUS

Sometimes you can't let go

Of the love you thought was yours (mine and yours)

Will I ever get over cause I've come to know that

It's so hard to carry on

After the love is gone

After the love is gone



I can't believe that it's over

In my arms is where you belong

When I think, think about the love we shared

How can we go wrong

And how

can I go on on



CHORUS

Sometimes you can't let go

Of the love you thought was yours (mine and yours)

Will I ever get over cause I've come to know that

It's so hard to carry on

After the love is gone

After the love is gone



After the love is gone

Life must go on

I gotta be strong

After the love is gone

I can't believe it

But she's gone

But I gotta be strong

I gotta gotta gotta be

Gotta gotta gotta be

Gotta gotta gotta be strong

After the love is gone

After The Love Is Gone

Brian McKnight's "After The Love Is Gone" stands as a defining moment in his extensive R&B discography, showcasing his signature smooth vocal delivery and sophisticated songwriting. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the track exemplifies the polished production values that characterized his early career. The song explores the emotional aftermath of a relationship's end, relying on McKnight's ability to convey deep vulnerability without relying on complex arrangements. As a staple of adult contemporary radio, the recording highlights his mastery of the genre, blending soulful melodies with a timeless romantic sensibility. This work remains a testament to his enduring influence on modern R&B, securing his place among the genre's most respected vocalists and songwriters.