The End
The Beatles Lyrics
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Are you going to be in my dreams
Tonight?
And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make
"The End" is a song by the Beatles written by Paul McCartney, and it appears at the end of their album Abbey Road. The song features solos from each of the four Beatles, marking it as one of the few songs where each member of the band had a solo. The music style of the song reflects the musical experimentation that the band was exploring in the late 1960s, with influences from blues and rock and roll.
The first verse of the song features the lines “Oh yeah, all right, are you going to be in my dreams tonight?” This line was meant to be a reference to the fact that song is the last one on the final album produced by the Beatles, indicating that they were saying goodbye to their fans. The final verse, “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make,” is one of the most iconic lines in the history of music. It tells the listener that the amount of love and kindness that you put out in the world is equal to the love and kindness that you receive in return. The line emphasizes the importance of treating others with love and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, all right
Yes, that's good or agreed, let's proceed
Are you going to be in my dreams
Will I see you in my subconscious thoughts while I sleep
Tonight?
During this evening or night-time
And in the end
At the conclusion or ultimately
The love you take
The amount of affection or kindness you accept from others
Is equal to the love you make
Is equivalent to the amount of love or compassion you give or show to others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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