First #1 Hit: The Midnight Oil (1973)<… Read Full Bio ↴Birthday: December 25th, 1948
First #1 Hit: The Midnight Oil (1973)
From 1980 to 1981, she and her two sisters hosted the last successful variety show, "Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters", on NBC.
In 1984, she and her two children were involved in a severe automobile accident, leaving her with serious injuries. All three were taken to Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
After giving her final concert performance at the Grand Old Opry House on October 23rd, 1997, she later moved into acting on the short lived soap opera, "Sunset Beach" on NBC.
In October 2006, she was honored with the release of a new tribute album "She Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool: A Tribute To Barbara Mandrell" on BNA Records.
The Beginning Of The End
Barbara Mandrell Lyrics
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And there was nothing that love couldn't rise above
Those were such good times
Even the sad times were such good times
In the beginning it was us
And it would be that way until we turned to dust
But now it's you and it's me
It's the beginning of the end once we were lovers now we're friends
We're acting like strangers more and more
It's the beginning of the end now love is just a place we've been
We don't love there anymore
We don't love there anymore
And though the end is now in sight
We'll stay here through another night
And we'll just lie here then and remember when we were lovers
It's the beginning of the end once we were lovers now we're friends
We're acting like strangers more and more
It's the beginning of the end now love is just a place we've been
And we don't love there anymore
It's the beginning of the end...
Barbara Mandrell's song "The Beginning of the End" depicts the bittersweet realization that a love that had once been unbreakable is now falling apart. In the beginning, love had the power to overcome anything, even the sadness. The song reflects on how good and innocent those times were, how nothing could go wrong. The first verse sets a positive and joyous tone, highlighting that the relationship had initially been uncomplicated and full of love, that they could overcome anything together.
However, the tone of the song changes as it progresses, and the lyrics indicate that things have changed, and the couple is no longer the same. The singer realizes that they no longer love each other as they used to, and gradually, they have become strangers to each other. The relationship is disintegrating, and the end of the love affair is inevitable. Although the love affair is ending, they will reminisce the love they had in the past, so it might be sad to lose it. The song's final line, "It's the beginning of the end," is an acknowledgment that although the relationship is not yet over, it is the beginning of the end.
"The Beginning of the End" is a sentimental ballad dealing with the fragility of romance that successfully encapsulates the complex and conflicted emotions of a deteriorating relationship. It's a reflection on how love can change and evolve over time, and how even the strongest of emotions can eventually fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning there was love
When our relationship started, it was all about love.
And there was nothing that love couldn't rise above
We believed that love was so powerful that it could overcome any obstacle.
Those were such good times
We had wonderful moments together.
Even the sad times were such good times
Even when we had difficult moments, we still enjoyed each other's company.
In the beginning it was us
Our relationship was the most important thing in our lives.
And it would be that way until we turned to dust
We thought our love would last forever.
But now it's you and it's me
Our relationship has changed, and we are not as connected as we were.
So much has come between us
We have faced so many challenges that have affected our relationship.
It's the beginning of the end once we were lovers now we're friends
Our romantic relationship has turned into a friendship, and this marks the start of our separation.
We're acting like strangers more and more
As we drift further apart, we are starting to feel like we don't even know each other anymore.
Now love is just a place we've been, we don't love there anymore
Our love has faded, and we no longer connect on a deep emotional level.
And though the end is now in sight, we'll stay here through another night
Although our relationship is coming to an end, we will spend one more night together for nostalgia's sake.
And we'll just lie here then and remember when we were lovers
We will spend this last night together reminiscing about the good times we shared.
It's the beginning of the end
This marks the start of our romantic relationship's ending.
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.