The Perfect Ending
Straylight Run Lyrics
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It's not a bad thing,
But when you start to pick it apart,
It gets so depressed,
It's that sort of thing,
That makes you think too much,
It's that sort of thing,
Makes you lose your objectivity,
So if you made it,
Just be glad that you did and stay there,
If you ever feel loved or needed,
Remember that you're one of the lucky ones,
And if it's over,
Just remember what I told you,
It was bound to happen so just
Keep moving on,
There are no perfect endings,
You peel back the layers
And get down to the inside,
But sometimes you loose sight,
Of what it was you were trying to find,
And it's that sort of thing,
That makes you think too much,
It's that sort of thing,
Makes you lose your objectivity
So if you made it,
Just be glad that you did and stay there,
If you ever feel loved or needed,
Remember that you're one of the lucky ones,
And if it's over,
Just remember what I told you,
It was bound to happen so just
Keep moving on,
There are no perfect endings,
No perfect endings.
The song "The Perfect Ending" by Straylight Run is a reflective and introspective piece that examines the concept of endings and the impact they have on individuals. The opening lines suggest that in the broader picture, endings may be considered as a natural aspect of life and not necessarily bad. However, as the lyrics unfold, the songwriter delves deeper into the complexities of endings and the emotions they evoke. The words, "It's that sort of thing, that makes you think too much, makes you lose your objectivity," imply that endings can be overwhelming and cause people to lose their perspective. The lyrics go on to urge listeners to remember the positive aspects of their lives, like feeling loved and needed, and to keep moving forward because "there are no perfect endings."
The next stanza introduces the idea of peeling back the layers and getting to the inside of a situation or relationship but also how this can cause individuals to lose sight of what they were trying to find. This line may suggest that the search for understanding can sometimes be a self-defeating process. In the end, the song circles back to the main theme that endings are an inevitable aspect of life and that accepting this reality is necessary to move forward. The song's message is one of acceptance, resilience, and a reminder that in the face of endings, people must hold onto hope and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Taken in context,
When viewed in its entirety,
It's not a bad thing,
It's not inherently negative,
But when you start to pick it apart,
However, when analyzed in detail,
It gets so depressed,
It becomes quite bleak and hopeless,
It's that sort of thing,
This type of situation,
That makes you think too much,
Tends to lead to overthinking,
It's that sort of thing,
That same type of scenario,
Makes you lose your objectivity,
Causes you to lose sight of the big picture.
So if you made it,
Therefore if you succeed,
Just be glad that you did and stay there,
Be content and remain in that place of success,
If you ever feel loved or needed,
If you ever feel valued or necessary,
Remember that you're one of the lucky ones,
Recognize that you are fortunate to be loved or needed,
And if it's over,
If it happens to end,
Just remember what I told you,
Recall my prior advice,
It was bound to happen so just
It was inevitable so simply
Keep moving on,
Continue to progress and move forward,
There are no perfect endings,
No conclusion or resolution can be perfect,
You peel back the layers
When you strip away the exterior,
And get down to the inside,
And arrive at the core,
But sometimes you lose sight,
Occasionally, you can become disoriented,
Of what it was you were trying to find,
And forget the original goal you were searching for.
No perfect endings.
Ultimately, there can never be ideal outcomes.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Snowy Wolf
Those who have lived these lyrics, and those who havnt, it doesnt matter This song just elicits an understanding. its perfection of emotion, and a hope for all thats lost, and to be found.
Kylo Ren
One of the best songs ever!
Meg Hughes
this song is so incredibly beautiful...
Kristina Chaney
This song cuts right through me at 34 just like it did at 16.
Christopher Makridis
"if you ever feel loved or needed, remember that you're one of the lucky ones"
Cosmo Keller
I used to listen to this song multiple times a day during high school. Five years woah.
makesoundsnotlove yess
I'm 26 years old. I still have listen to this multiple times a day, fml
Zach K
dude same. I forgot all about them! i use to play this on my computer after a weekend of partying haha wow!
Stephanie T
loved these when I was a teen.
Andrew Pinkard
"You peel back the layers And get down to the inside, But sometimes you loose sight, Of what it was you were trying to find, And it's that sort of thing, That makes you think too much, It's that sort of thing, Makes you lose your objectivity" everyone of my relationships. EVER. ;-;