Catley has started his musical career in band Magnum (founded in 1972). Following Magnum's demise in 1995 and the short-lived Hard Rain project, Catley joined up with Ten vocalist and songwriter Gary Hughes to release the album The Tower (1997), shortly followed by the supporting live album Live At The Gods (1997). Hughes again wrote the material for 1999's Legends release, and the critically acclaimed concept album Middle Earth (2001), which was inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
Despite rejoining Magnum following their reformation in 2002, Catley has continued his solo career with keyboardist Paul Hodson writing and producing 2003's When Empires Burn, his heaviest solo release to date. His latest solo album, Spirit Of Man (2006) saw yet another change in songwriting as Dave Thompson and Paul Uttley of Lost Weekend, and Vince O'Regan of Pulse did the honours.
As well as his career with Magnum and as a solo artist, Catley has lent his vocal talents to other projects by such artists as Clive Nolan and Oliver Wakeman, Gary Hughes, Ayreon and Tobias Sammett of Edguy (Avantasia).
Magnum's latest album, Princess Alice & The Broken Arrow was released in 2007 to excellent reviews and Catley has announced plans to record a new solo album towards the end of the year, set for release in 2008.
End of the story
Bob Catley Lyrics
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At the end of the road
I didn't believe we'd get this far
I think I heard the sound
Of a forgotten song
Making me feel like we belong
Then I see
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me
We survived
Today someway somehow
then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
At our journey's end
Having rode the storm
Tears stained memories keep us warm
Our forgotten youth
Only hides the truth
I'll hold you close away from harm
Then I see
That it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me
We survived
Today someway somehow
then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
Even at our darkest time
From a ray of light
A bell that chimes
It sends a message through the air
Hold strong and never fear
Right the wrongs
Your so near
Only then will it be clear
Then I see
That it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me
We survived
Today someway somehow
then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
Now that our time is done
In victory the battle won
Freedom reigns for one and all
So lest we forget
And history regret
We nearly didn't make it here at all
Then I see
That it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me
We survived
Today someway somehow
then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
The lyrics to Bob Catley’s song “End of the Story” reflect on the triumph of survival and victory at the end of a journey. The journey is not necessarily defined, but it can be interpreted as a life journey or a tumultuous period the singer has experienced. The lyrics begin with the singer seeing a light at the end of the road, doubting survival, and hearing a sound that reminds him of his past, and at the same time he believes he belonged somehow. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “It’s the end of the story now,” this repetition challenges the idea of the journey and the belief systems he had before reaching this point. The lyrics reflect on the past and suggest that memories will keep those who have experienced it warm. The forgotten youth in the song reflects on the history that people have, and that history becomes a moral compass.
Moreover, the song lyrics suggest that even at the darkest time, a ray of light can bring hope and courage. The message implies that no matter how long and tiresome the journey was, the journey is over, and the battle has been won. It is now time to move on and create a better future living without fear of what might happen or what history might repeat itself. The singer acknowledges that at the end of the road, the victory is for everyone, and freedom reigns. The moral of the story in the song is not to forget what happened, and this experience should be used to make life better.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I saw a light
I can see hope shining in the distance
At the end of the road
After all this time, we're nearing the end of our journey
I didn't believe we'd get this far
I'm surprised and grateful we made it this far
I think I heard the sound
I can hear a reassuring melody
Of a forgotten song
A tune from long ago, reminding us where we came from and how we got here
Making me feel like we belong
It's as though the music is telling us that we're on the right path and that we're meant to be here
Then I see
I suddenly realize
That it's fine
Everything is going to be okay
For it's the end of the story now
We're approaching the end of this tale
Look at me
Pay attention to my words
We survived
Despite all the obstacles, we made it through
Today someway somehow
Thanks to some miracle, we're here today
then you'll see
When you understand this truth
You can leave your fear behind
You can stop worrying and embrace the future
You and me
We're in this together
Forever free
We can now live our lives without restraint
At our journey's end
We've arrived at our destination
Having rode the storm
We endured the difficulties and challenges along the way
Tears stained memories keep us warm
Our emotional experiences will always be with us and we'll cherish them forever
Our forgotten youth
Reminding us of a time when we were young and carefree
Only hides the truth
The illusion of our youth can hide the reality of our situation
I'll hold you close away from harm
I'll protect you and keep you safe from any danger
Even at our darkest time
Even when things seemed their bleakest
From a ray of light
Hope emerged suddenly and unexpectedly
A bell that chimes
A sign of good luck or good news
It sends a message through the air
The sound of the bell carries a message of hope and reassurance
Hold strong and never fear
Stay strong and don't be afraid
Right the wrongs
Make things right, correct any mistakes
Your so near
Victory is within reach
Only then will it be clear
Only when we succeed will we understand the true meaning behind our struggles
Now that our time is done
Our time together has come to an end
In victory the battle won
We emerged victorious from our struggles
Freedom reigns for one and all
We're now free to live our lives however we choose
So lest we forget
Let us not forget
And history regret
We don't want to look back with regret
We nearly didn't make it here at all
It's amazing we made it this far, considering all the obstacles we faced
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Written by: DAVID THOMPSON, IRVINE PERRATT, PAUL UTTLEY
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@SuperBenblake
Genius! He always finds great writers and is fantastic with Magnum especially and fantastic solo. One of the most important vocalists ever to come from England. Magnum are one of the most underrated bands in the world I don't know why they never became huge arena filling act.
@marcinmarchewka2758
One of the best song ever!!! Truly masterpiece!!!!
@nelsoncorreia4619
One of the biggest songs by his project solo !! Amazing !!!
@Stone-51
awsome ,I didnt just hear this song i felt it love it . \,,/
@geraldhentrich1211
This song is like all other all Songs from Bob Catley very good.
Thanks for sharing this.
End Of The Story Lyrics
I think I saw a light
At the end of the road
I didn't believe we'd get this far
I think I heard the sound
Of a forgotten song
Making me feel like we belong
Then I see that it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me, we survived
Today, some way, somehow
Then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
At our journey's end
Having rode the storm
Tear-stained memories keep us warm
Our forgotten youth
Only hides the truth
I'll hold you close, away from harm
Then I see that it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me, we survived
Today, some way, somehow
Then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
Free
Even at our darkest time
From a ray of light, a bell that chimes
It sends a message through the air
Hold strong and never fear
Right the wrongs, you're so near
Only then will it be clear
Then I see that it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me, we survived
Today, some way, somehow
Then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
Free
Now that our time is done
In victory the battle won
Freedom reigns for one and all
So lest we forget
And history regret
We nearly didn't make it here at all
Then I see that it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me, we survived
Today, some way, somehow
Then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
Then I see that it's fine
For it's the end of the story now
Look at me, we survived
Today, some way, somehow
Then you'll see
You can leave your fear behind
You and me
Forever free
Free
Free
It's the end of the story now
You and me, we survived
It's the end of the story now
End of the story
End of the story
End of the story
End of the story
End of the story
@thunderc45
Brilliant. This CD stood in my rack as the oddball Catley reject for the past 10 years! Cannot understand why?!!
@Lamandil123
It is never too late to give it a chance! Bob Catley as a solo artist and with Magnum are amazing projects, seriously. Really and underrated band that deserves way more recognition and love.
@thunderc45
+Lamandil123 Yep, Totally agree. Seen both countless times in the last 30 years. I dont know why this fell off my radar at the time. Nothing else from them ever did!
@Defender80s
Sounds 80ish. Thereby Great!