The End of the World
Brenda Lee Lyrics
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Why does the sea rush to shore
Don't they know it's the end of the world
'Cause You don't love me anymore,Yes
Why do the birds go on singing
Why do the stars glow above
Don't they know it's the end of the world
I wake up in the mornin' and I wonder
Why everything's the same as it was
I can't understand, no
I can't understand
How life goes on the way it does
Why does my heart go on beating
Why do these eyes of mine cry
Don't they know it's the end of the world
It ended when you said goodbye
Why does my heart go on beating
Why do these eyes of mine cry
Don't they know it's the end of the world
It ended when you said goodbye
Goodbye
The song "The End of the World" by Brenda Lee, released in 1962, has powerful, emotive lyrics that capture the heartbreak of lost love. The song is an expression of the singer's despair at the end of a relationship, and her struggle to come to terms with the fact that the world keeps turning despite her sorrow. In the verses, Brenda Lee asks poignant questions about why the sun keeps shining and the birds keep singing, even though her own world has been shattered by the loss of love.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with Brenda Lee repeating "Don't they know it's the end of the world" several times, each time with increasing anguish. This repetition serves to amplify the sense of despair and futility felt by the singer, as she desperately tries to make sense of a world in which everything seems to be going on as usual despite her own personal devastation.
The lyrics of "The End of the World" resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of lost love, and have made the song a timeless classic. The simple yet powerful melody, combined with Brenda Lee's emotive vocals, make for a haunting and unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Why does the sun go on shining
The singer is questioning why the world still appears to function despite their personal emotional devastation.
Why does the sea rush to shore
The singer is wondering why the natural cycles of the world continue despite their own personal turmoil.
Don't they know it's the end of the world
The singer feels that the world should come to a halt because of their heartbreak.
'Cause You don't love me anymore,Yes
The reason for the artist's despair is because their lover has left them.
Why do the birds go on singing
The artist cannot understand why the birds continue to make joyful noises despite their painful situation.
Why do the stars glow above
The singer cannot comprehend why the stars keep shining despite the darkness they feel inside.
Don't they know it's the end of the world
The singer believes that the world should recognize the tragedy of their lost love and cease to function.
It ended when I lost your love
The artist believes that their world came to an end when their lover left them.
I wake up in the mornin' and I wonder
The artist begins each day with confusion and uncertainty about how life can continue without their lover.
Why everything's the same as it was
The artist cannot comprehend how life can continue with everything appearing to be the same as before their lover left.
I can't understand, no
The singer is struggling to come to terms with their current situation.
How life goes on the way it does
The artist cannot fathom how life can continue as if nothing has changed despite their emotional turmoil.
Why does my heart go on beating
The singer is questioning why their heart continues to pump blood despite feeling broken.
Why do these eyes of mine cry
The singer is questioning why their tears continue to flow despite feeling emotionally drained.
Don't they know it's the end of the world
The singer feels that the world should acknowledge and mourn their lost love.
It ended when you said goodbye
The artist believes that their world came to an end when their lover said goodbye.
Goodbye
The artist's final statement and acknowledgement of their heartbreak.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: PETER MCNULTY-CONNOLLY, MARCUS MYBE, LOUIE ST. LOUIS, KURTIS DESHAUN WILLIAMS, MICHAEL ANGELO
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