The Beginning Of The End
Cockney Rejects Lyrics
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They tell me that I'm wrong
They try to will me they'll never kill me
'Cause I'm the chosen one
This is the beginning the beginning of the end
Better watch out better find yourself a friend
You try to tell them they're wrong
They want to hold me and they want to sock me
They'll never convince me they're right
This is the beginning the beginning of the end
Violence they say is this year's big trend
Oh the night has just begun
And the cool boys get some fun
They try to fool me it's your lies that cool me
I see through they're game
They boys are out running look out they're coming
'Cause they don't feel the same
This is the beginning the beginning of the end
Better watch out better find yourself a friend
They couldn't beat me they couldn't cheat me
I knew I'd always win
Will I have a witness to end they're scene
The Beginning of the end
This is the beginning the beginning of the end
Violence they say is this year's big trend
Oh the night has just begun
And the cool boys get some fun
The song "Beginning of the End" by Cockney Rejects speaks of being a victim of lies and manipulation. The opening lines convey the frustration of wanting to be free from the lies, but being held down by the weight of social pressures. The singer suggests that they are the chosen one, implying a sense of destiny, but also a feeling of isolation - perhaps no one else can truly understand their plight. The chorus warns of impending doom and suggests finding allies before it's too late.
The second verse continues the theme of being held against one's will - this time, tied down physically. The singer maintains their sense of defiance, refusing to be convinced by their captors. The line "Violence they say is this year's big trend" reveals the contextual setting the song was set in. The intro to the first verse and bridge also touch on the violence that was prevalent in the 70s and 80s in England. The song finishes with the singer expressing their victory over their captors, suggesting that the Beginning of the End refers to a transition towards freeing themselves from society's constraints.
Overall, "Beginning of the End" is a song about rebellion and rising up against societal expectations. It speaks to those who feel held down by conformity, and reminds us to keep fighting even when things seem hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
They try to tell me the lies they sell me
People try to deceive me with their false claims
They tell me that I'm wrong
They tell me that I'm mistaken
They try to will me they'll never kill me
They claim that they will never harm me
'Cause I'm the chosen one
Because they believe that I am special and important
This is the beginning the beginning of the end
It marks the start of a significant decline
Better watch out better find yourself a friend
It is advised that you be cautious and seek allies to support you
They try to tie me they say they'll free me
They claim they will help me, but in reality, they restrain me
You try to tell them they're wrong
You attempt to reason with them and explain their error
They want to hold me and they want to sock me
They desire to restrain and physically harm me
They'll never convince me they're right
They will never persuade me that they are correct
Violence they say is this year's big trend
They claim that the popular trend is one of violent behavior
Oh the night has just begun
The evening has only just started
And the cool boys get some fun
The popular and admired individuals are enjoying themselves
They try to fool me it's your lies that cool me
They try to deceive me, but I understand their dishonesty
I see through they're game
I can discern what they are attempting to do
They boys are out running look out they're coming
The young men are on the move, watch out for them
'Cause they don't feel the same
Because they do not have the same feelings or perspectives as I do
They couldn't beat me they couldn't cheat me
They were unable to defeat or deceive me
I knew I'd always win
I had faith in my ability to succeed
Will I have a witness to end they're scene
Is there somebody who can testify to put an end to their act?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE HIGGS
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B.Ireland96
This song reminds me of my whole youth and every time I hear it I get chilled, memories.
Mostopholes
I don't get how this song isn't more popular. It perfectly captures being a reckless crazy teenager.
Carlos Vilela
love this type of old school punkrock.
mediastarguest
Haven' t heard this one before but it's a shit hot great track, right up there with the Rejects' classics - Not a fool, Bad Man, The Rocker, Fighting in the Streets, Subculture.
Ken cottrell
Keep it goin lads!!
cash lens
Souvenir de jeunesse !!!!
Bob Jenkins
BORN INTO IT
endless nameless
"I wouldn't have such a fit bird, now would I?" "My name's Beckayyy"
Matheus Salgado
Respect from Curva Leste - Brazil!
Timothy Damien
If I'd been born over there... I'd be a Billy-No-Mates. Can't even imagine it. Good job I was born here.