End
Bride Lyrics
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Who will tell the story of your life?
In the end, as my soul's laid to rest
What is left of my body?
Or am I just a shell?
And I have fought
And with flesh and blood, I commanded an army
Through it all
In the end, as you fade into the night (whoa)
Who will tell the story of your life? (Whoa)
And who will remember your last goodbye? (Whoa)
'Cause it's the end and I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Born a saint
Though, with every sin, I still wanna be holy
I will live, again
Who we are isn't how we live
We are more than our bodies
If I fall, I will rise back up and relive my glory
In the end, as we fade into the night (whoa)
Who will tell the story of your life? (Whoa)
And who will remember your last goodbye? (Whoa)
'Cause it's the end and I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
In the end, as you fade into the night (whoa)
Who will tell the story of your life? (Whoa)
And who will remember your last goodbye? (Whoa)
'Cause it's the end, and I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Who will remember this last goodbye? (Whoa)
'Cause it's the end, and I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
The Bride's song "End" is a reflective piece on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, as they ponder who will tell the story of our lives once we are gone. The idea that our physical bodies may be left behind as mere shells, while our souls move on, is a deeply philosophical subject that has been explored through various art forms throughout history. This notion is revisited in the line, "We are more than our bodies," suggesting that there is something greater within us that should not be overlooked.
The song takes a turn when the lyrics describe the singer's previous experiences with fighting and commanding an army, but it all ultimately fades away. The idea of sacrificing oneself for a moment of glory is explored in the line, "I have given my heart for a moment of glory." This could mean that even though their physical body may perish and their accomplishments may fade away, they will be remembered for their brave actions.
Furthermore, the piece carries a positive note despite its emphasis on mortality. It's not one of sadness but rather a celebration of life: there are themes of accepting death, choosing to be remembered for a meaningful life, and the hope of being reborn. The lines "I will live again" and "if I fall, I will rise back up and relive my glory" suggest that death is only a temporary state and that they will continue to live on, even after their physical form has left this world.
Overall, The Bride's song "End" is a song that muses on the weighty existential themes of life and death while still optimistic about our future beyond the limitations of our physical bodies.
Line by Line Meaning
In the end, as we fade into the night (whoa)
As life ends for us and we pass away, fading away into the night
Who will tell the story of your life?
Who will recount the tale of your life, your struggles, and your triumphs?
In the end, as my soul's laid to rest
When my soul is put to rest after my passing
What is left of my body?
What remains of my physical self after death?
Or am I just a shell?
Or am I nothing more than a hollow, empty shell of a person?
And I have fought
I have struggled and battled through the challenges of life
And with flesh and blood, I commanded an army
Using my own physical strength and determination, I led an army of people to victory
Through it all
Despite all of the difficulties and hardships I faced
I have given my heart for a moment of glory (I gave it all)
I have poured my heart and soul into achieving a moment of glory, sacrificing everything else in pursuit of that goal
And who will remember your last goodbye? (Whoa)
Who will be there to remember the final farewell I give to the world?
'Cause it's the end and I'm not afraid
Even though it is the end of my life, I am not afraid of what is to come
I'm not afraid to die
I am not scared of the idea of dying
Born a saint
From the moment of my birth, I have been pure and holy
Though, with every sin, I still wanna be holy
Despite making mistakes throughout my life, I still strive to live a pure and holy existence
I will live, again
Even after death, a part of me will live on and continue to exist in some way
Who we are isn't how we live
Our true selves are not defined by our actions or the way we lived our lives
We are more than our bodies
Our true essence and being exists beyond the confines of our physical bodies
If I fall, I will rise back up and relive my glory
Even if I stumble or fail, I will get back up and try again, always striving to reclaim my moments of greatness
Who will remember this last goodbye? (Whoa)
Who will be there to remember the end of my time in this world?
Not afraid
Unafraid, fearless of the unknown
I'm not afraid to die
I am not scared of the idea of death and the end of my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John William Feldmann, Martin Johnson, Jacob Pitts, Ashley Purdy, Jeremy Ferguson, Andrew Biersack
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