End of the Line
Boy & Bear Lyrics

The end of the line
The situation has reached its final point and there seems to be no way out.

Calamity at first sight
The situation looks disastrous right from the beginning.

Now the man in me don't walk right
The situation has caused some physical discomfort and unease.

Just like a pebble in my shoe
The situation is like having an irritating small thing that you carry around with you all the time.

But you were a wanderer
The other person involved in the situation was someone who was constantly on the move.

And a competent one at that
The other person was not just wandering aimlessly, but knew what they were doing.

So it caught me by surprise this venerability
It was unexpected to see the other person show signs of weakness and vulnerability.

That I never thought I had
Seeing the other person's vulnerability made the artist question whether they themselves were vulnerable.

Oh and you tried so hard to say
The other person attempted to express their feelings and thoughts to the artist.

Everything you wanted to
The other person tried to communicate everything that was on their mind.

And with an aching tongue
The other person struggled to express themselves.

You spat out at the world now not of words
The other person's feelings could not be contained in mere words.

But of a pearl that had belonged to her
Instead, the other person's feelings were expressed in something precious and valuable that they had lost.

So I went back to the country
The singer returned to a place where they felt comfortable and safe.

Where the air was mild and sweet
The atmosphere of the place was soothing and gentle, making the singer feel at ease.

I was in need of some reprieve and intermission
The artist needed a break to rest and recover from the situation.

To gather up my things and to get back upon my feet
The artist needed to collect themselves and regain their composure.

But I cant say I've got the answers
The singer admits that they do not have all the solutions to their problems.

For its always shades of grey
The situation is complex and there are no clear-cut solutions.

But there's a warmth in the air in mid September
The artist finds comfort in the changing of the seasons.

And its enough across my face just to
The feeling of the warmth on the artist's face is enough to make them feel better.

Remind me that I'm well upon my way
The artist realizes that they are making progress in their journey.

And I feel the ease
The singer feels a sense of relief.

Man I feel it tingle in my toes
The sense of relief is so strong, it can be felt throughout the body.

How funny are the way that these memories do grow
The singer reflects on how memories change and evolve over time.

Into some old french film in black and white
The memories become like a classic movie, with a romanticized view of the past.

And I know the ropes
The singer is familiar with the process of saying goodbye to past relationships.

Because you see I've said goodbye to some lovers
The artist has gone through the process of ending romantic relationships before.

Fleshed out and tied to each other
The artist had deep connections with their past lovers.

By that invisible string it tangles me
Despite the end of those relationships, the singer still feels connected to them in some way.

And when that morning came up fast well it
When the time came for the singer to move on from their current situation.

Broke the fever square upon its back
The artist was able to overcome the difficulties they were facing.

And finally I felt just like I should
The artist felt a sense of relief and contentment after overcoming their struggles.

Oh the blood under my fingers warm
The artist feels alive and energized after overcoming their struggles.

The clearing of a two month storm now done
The singer is referring to a period of difficulty that has now passed and been resolved.

And subtle is the change of my indifference
The artist has become less indifferent and more open to new possibilities.

But strange how the solitude
Despite the change in attitude, the singer still values the time spent alone.

Can leave a man complete
The singer feels fulfilled and complete even in solitude.

And I cant wait 'till the morning
The singer is looking forward to the future with optimism.

Be it sunshine hail or snow
No matter what the future brings, the artist is ready to face it and make the best of it.

See I do not believe in superstition
The artist does not rely on superstition or luck for their future.

But somewhere upon this mess
Despite the difficulties and uncertainties, the singer has found a glimmer of hope.

I may have found some happiness to call my own
The singer has found something that brings them joy and contentment in their life.

Oh and time is a healer
The artist believes that time can help to heal emotional wounds.

Time is a friend of mine
The artist views time as a helpful force in their life.

In time if you feel it
The artist acknowledges that it takes time to move on from difficult situations.

Would you be a friend of mine
The singer is extending an invitation to the other person to join them on this journey of healing and growth.

Oh I hope you're a friend of mine
The artist is expressing their desire to have the other person as a supportive and caring friend on this journey.