My soldiers march tonight
In the city of your dreams
This beautiful army
Are tearing at your seams
Down on your knees
Curing this disease
I'll take it all everything I see
Oh can't you hear the symphony?

Behind these walls
We'll watch it fall
As our union crumbles into hell

It's not the end of the world now baby
So come on cry those tears
It's not the end of the world now darling
But I can see it from here!

Oh baby don't cry tonight
Because your tears they will gleam
Underneath this blood red moon
Are deafened by your screams
Watch what you say
I will betray
My promises they will decay
I'll make amends but not today

Behind these walls
We'll watch it fall
As our union crumbles into hell

It's not the end of the world now baby
So come on cry those tears
It's not the end of the world now darling
But I can see it from here!

(it's not the end of the world now baby
So come on cry those tears
It's not the end of the world now darling
But I can see it from here!
I can see it from here!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lostprophets' song "It's Not the End of the World But I Can See It From Here" describe a dark and apocalyptic scenario, with the singer leading an army that is tearing at the seams of the city. The song also alludes to betrayal and broken promises. The chorus reassures the listener that it is not the end of the world, but the singer can see it from where they are.

The opening lines introduce the soldiers marching in the city of the listener's dreams. The "beautiful army" tearing at the seams could be interpreted as an invasive and destructive force, causing chaos and disorder. However, the singer offers a cure to the disease that is affecting the city, though it's unclear what that cure may be.

The second verse suggests a sense of intimacy between the singer and the listener, with references to tears and promises. However, there is a suggestion of a lack of sincerity, as the promises made will decay, and amends are not immediate. The chorus repeats the notion that it's not the end of the world, but the urgency and proximity implied by "but I can see it from here" creates a sense of foreboding and danger.

Overall, the lyrics of "It's Not the End of the World But I Can See It From Here" offer a vague and unsettling portrayal of an impending crisis, with the singer leading a force that is both beautiful and destructive. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, but the sense of menace remains.

Line by Line Meaning

My soldiers march tonight
I am in control and my team is making moves

In the city of your dreams
We are coming to take over what you hold dear

This beautiful army
My team is strong and we are prepared to fight

Are tearing at your seams
We are slowly breaking down your defenses

Down on your knees
You are losing this battle and are helpless

Curing this disease
We are here to fix what is wrong in your world

I'll take it all everything I see
I am ready to conquer and claim everything in sight

Oh can't you hear the symphony?
This battle is beautiful and thrilling to me

Behind these walls
We are safely watching your downfall

We'll watch it fall
We will witness your demise

As our union crumbles into hell
Our alliance is breaking apart and heading towards destruction