An uptempo song, "End of Time" exhibits the influence of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti; its bass line was inspired by the multi-instrumentalist's work. Also displaying elements of Afrobeat, the song's instrumentation includes marching band drums, percussion and horns. The high energy level provided by its instrumentation has similarities to several songs by Michael Jackson from the Off the Wall era (1979–80).
Following the release of 4, "End of Time" charted at 62 on the UK Singles Chart and at 20 on its R&B Chart, based solely on downloads. It also opened at number 26 on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart. The song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. The song was part of Knowles' set list for her 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé, Revel Presents Beyoncé Live and The Mrs Carter World Tour revues.
End of Time
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I won't let you go
I'll be your friend
I will love you so, deeply
I will be the one to kiss you at night
I will love you until the end of time
I'll be your baby
Love you like crazy
Now say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Take, you away, from here
It's nothing between us but space, and time
I'll be your own little star, let me shine you up
Or your own little universe, make me your girl
Come take my hand
I won't let you go (let you go)
I'll be your friend
I will love you so, deeply
I will be the one to kiss you at night
(Kiss you at night)
I will love you until the end of time
I'll be your baby
Now promise not to let you go
Love you like crazy
Now say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Baby, come on get up on it
Show me that you really want it
I wanna be the one to love you, baby, let's go (whoa)
Let's go (whoa)
I wanna provide this lovin' that your giving
I ain't frontin' in this love
Can you let me love you from your head to toe (whoa)
Let's go (whoa)
Boy, come to me (come to me)
Let me turn your rain into sun (come to me, babe)
You don't have to worry, baby (oh no)
I promise I'll set your heart free
Let my love into your soul
You go, I go, we go, that's all she wrote
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Can't you see, babe?
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
I just wanna love you
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
Can't you feel me, babe?
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
I just wanna be with you
I just wanna live for you
I'll never let you go
Bring your love to me
Come take my hand (take my hand)
I won't let you go (let you go)
I'll be your friend
I will love you so, deeply
I will be the one to kiss you at night
(Kiss you at night)
I will love you until the end of time
I'll be your baby
Now promise not to let you go
Love you like crazy
Now say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
The lyrics of Beyoncé's song End of Time are a declaration of love from the singer to their significant other. The song’s catchy beat and lyrics express a deep love felt for someone, promising to never let them go, to be their friend and love them deeply until the end of time. The opening line, “Come take my hand,” invites the partner to come along on this journey of love, assuring them that they will never let them go. The lines “I'll be your baby, Now promise not to let you go” and “Love you like crazy, Now say you'll never let me go” reinforces this idea of commitment and love for a lifetime.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer’s commitment, request and promise to never let their partner go. The repetition of “Say you'll never let me go” throughout the song conveys the singer’s desire to have their love returned by their partner’s immutable promise. The singer provides a vision of a future together: “Take, you away, from here, It's nothing between us but space, and time, I'll be your own little star, let me shine you up, Or your own little universe make me your girl,” inspiring their partner to come along in the journey of love and happiness.
In conclusion, End of Time is a song that expresses the singer's deep and undying love and a desire for an everlasting relationship. The song is filled with buoyant beats and powerful vocals, creating an upbeat declaration of love that is bound to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Line by Line Meaning
Come take my hand
I want to be with you and I am asking you to not refuse me.
I won't let you go
I am serious about being together with you and will always stay by your side.
I'll be your friend
I value our relationship and want to support you in everything.
I will love you so, deeply
My love for you is intense and genuine.
I will be the one to kiss you at night
I want to show you love and affection by being there for you always.
I will love you until the end of time
My love is infinite and everlasting.
I'll be your baby
I want you to need me and see me as someone you can rely on always.
Now promise not to let you go
I need your assurance that our relationship is not temporary and that you will not leave me.
Love you like crazy
I am madly in love with you and my emotions towards you are intense.
Now say you'll never let me go (say)
I need to hear you say that we are meant to be together forever.
Take, you away, from here
I want us to be together in a better place than where we currently are.
It's nothing between us but space, and time
Our love is pure and there are no obstacles between us except for distance and time.
I'll be your own little star, let me shine you up
I want to make you happy and illuminate your life.
Or your own little universe make me your girl
I want to be your world and be the most important person in your life.
Baby come on get up on it
I want you to be intimate with me and show me that you desire me too.
Show me that you really want it
I want you to prove your love to me and show me that you are serious about us.
I wanna provide this lovin' that your giving
I want to give back to you the same love that you have given to me.
Can you let me love you from your head to toe (whoa)
I want to love and cherish every part of you, from your mind to your body.
Boy come to me (come to me)
I desire your presence and want you to be with me.
Let me turn your rain into sun (come to me babe)
I want to be the reason for your happiness and make everything better for you.
You don't have to worry baby (oh no)
I will always take care of you and provide for you.
I promise I'll set your heart free
I will give you freedom and happiness by being a loving and supportive partner.
Let my love into your soul
I want my love to really touch you deep inside and be a part of you forever.
You go, I go, we go, that's all she wrote
We are meant to be together, no matter what happens.
Can't you see babe
I want you to see how much I love you and how serious I am about us.
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
I need to hear you say that you will never leave me.
I just wanna love you
My desire is to love and be loved by you, and to always be together.
Can't you feel me babe
I want you to feel my love and know that I am always there for you.
I just wanna be with you
I want to be by your side always and be your partner in every aspect of your life.
I just wanna live for you
My life is devoted to being with you and loving you.
I'll never let you go
I am committed to you forever and will never let you go or give up on us.
Free your love to me
Let your love be with me and allow us to be together always.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, David Taylor, Robert Shea Taylor, Terius Nash, Thomas Pentz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
josiah
on CUFF IT
I feel like fallin' in love (fallin' love)
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up (tonight, I'm fuckin' somethin' up, baby)
I need some drink in my cup (I need a drink)
Hey (pour me a drink)
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up (I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up)
I wanna go missin'
I need a prescription
I wanna go higher, can I sit on top of you? (Ooh-la-la-la, la-la-la)
I wanna go where nobody's been (wanna go where nobody's been)
Have you ever had fun like this? (Have you ever had fun? Yeah)
We gon' fuck up the night, black lights
Spaceships fly (spaceships fly)
Yeah, unapologetic when we fuck up the night
Fuck up the night
We gettin' fucked up tonight
We gon' fuck up the night
Bet you you'll see far
Bet you you'll see stars
Bet you you'll elevate
Bet you you'll meet God
'Cause I feel like fallin' in love
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up
'Cause we gon' fuck up the night
What's in these four walls?
You sexy, my love (turn it up)
Don't miss this roll-call
Is you here or what? (Roll it up)
Yeah, show up, show up (show up, show up)
Po' up, po' up (po' up, po' up)
Uh, you Mr. Nasty, I'll clean it up
Go where nobody's been (wanna go where nobody's been)
Have you ever had fun like this? (Have you ever had fun? Yeah)
I wanna go missin'
I need a prescription
I wanna go higher, can I sit on top of you?
We gon' fuck up the night (funk it up, funk it up)
Black lights
Spaceships fly (spaceships fly)
Yeah, unapologetic when we fuck up the night (funk it up, funk it up)
Fuck up tonight
We gettin' fucked up tonight
We gon' fuck up the night
Bet you you'll see far
Bet you you'll see stars
Bet you you'll elevate
Bet you you'll meet God
'Cause I feel like fallin' in love
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up
We gon' fuck up the night
Hypersonic, sex erotic
On my body, boy, you got it
Hit them 'draulics, while I ride it
Got me actin' hella thotty
So excited, so exotic
I'm a seasoned professional
Squeeze it, don't let it go
Tease it, no self control
I got time today (I got time today, I got time)
Oh, I (I got time today, I got time)
I can't wait 'to come out and play
Ooh, yeah you
Come and cuff it, cuff it, cuff it, cuff it, baby
While I buss it, buss it, buss it, for you baby, ayy
Oh, baby
Anywhere, any time
I don't mind, I don't mind
Yeah (I don't mind)
For you (all for you)
I'm backin' the truck up, huh (back that truck up)
For you (all for you, for you)
A bitch'll get fucked up, huh (I fucked her up)
For you (all for you)
I'm puttin' my cup up, huh (put my cup up, yeah)
For you (all for you, you)
'Cause we gon' fuck up the night
Take flight (woo), blindin' lights (yeah)
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuck it up
(Unapologetic when we fuck up the night)
Bet you you'll see stars (night)
Bet you you'll go far (night)
Bet you you'll levitate (night)
Bet you you'll meet God (party people, roll up)
Ooh (yeah)
We gon' fuck up the night (huh, yeah)
Spaceships fly
Fuck it up, fuck it up