How It Ends
DeVotchKa Lyrics
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Gonna put it to the test
You wanted it to be blessed
And in your heart
You know it to be true
You know what you gotta do
They all depend on you
Yet you already know
How this will end
There is no escape
From the slave catcher's songs
For all of the loved ones gone
Forever's not so long
And in your soul
They poked a million holes
But you never let them show
Come on its time to go
And you already know
Yet you already know
How this will end
Now you've seen his face
And you know that there's a place in the sun
For all that you've done
For you and your children
No longer shall you need
You always wanted to believe
Just ask and you'll receive
Beyond your wildest dreams
And you already know
Yet you already know
How this will end
You already know (you already know)
You already know (you already know)
You already know
How this will end
DeVotchKa's "How It Ends" is a song that emotes the feeling of the impending end of something significant. The opening line, "Hold your grandmother's bible to your breast, gonna put it to the test, you wanted it to be blessed," seems to convey the singer's preparation for an endgame that involves a desperate search for solace in religious beliefs. There is a sense of doom that is characteristic of the song's mood, as the lyrics touch on the inevitable nature of endings, the helplessness that comes with it and the inability to avoid it. The line "There is no escape from the slave catcher's songs, for all of the loved ones gone forever's not so long," the slave catcher's songs presumably symbolize despair, and the use of "slave catcher" implies a feeling of being captured or trapped, unable to escape one's predicament. It is an acknowledgement of the futility of running away and the inevitability of being caught by these "slave catcher's songs." "No longer shall you need, for you always wanted to believe, just ask and you'll receive, beyond your wildest dreams," this line could mean that the singer has given up fighting and they are now resigned to their fate. They no longer need anything and are now content to believe in the possibility of the afterlife, where they will receive what they want.
One can draw parallels with the experiences of immigrants who come to America, chasing the American Dream, only for their hopes and dreams to be shattered. The song conjures a plethora of emotions, from hopelessness to desperation, and the fear of the unknown - all in all, it portrays the inevitability of endings, how they can be stared in the face, but they cannot be escaped.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold your grandmother's bible to your breast
Hold on to what's precious to you and what brings you protection.
Gonna put it to the test
You're going to use what you have to try to overcome obstacles.
You wanted it to be blessed
You desire for something that's important to you to have divine favor.
And in your heart
Deep down inside, you know what needs to be done.
You know it to be true
You believe that what you know is the absolute truth.
You know what you gotta do
You realize what action you need to take in order to achieve your goals.
They all depend on you
Others are counting on you to make things right.
And you already know
You are already aware of the likely outcome.
How this will end
You can predict what the final result will be.
There is no escape
You can't avoid facing the inevitable.
From the slave catcher's songs
There are external forces that are trying to control you, oppress you, or lead you astray.
For all of the loved ones gone
Those who are no longer here are still remembered and have an impact on you.
Forever's not so long
Time is fleeting and life is short, so make the most of it.
And in your soul
At your core, there are vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
They poked a million holes
External forces have left you emotionally drained and weakened over time.
But you never let them show
You've done a good job of hiding your pain and vulnerabilities from others.
Come on its time to go
It's time to take action, move forward, and face what's waiting for you.
Now you've seen his face
You have a new understanding of the situation.
And you know that there's a place in the sun
You now realize that there is hope, happiness, and success in your future.
For all that you've done
You will be rewarded for your efforts that you have put in so far in life.
For you and your children
You're thinking about not just your future, but also the future of those who come after you.
No longer shall you need
You will no longer lack what you once desired.
You always wanted to believe
You've always had faith that everything would work out for the best.
Just ask and you'll receive
If you ask for what you need, you'll get it.
Beyond your wildest dreams
What you desire will come true in ways you never imagined.
You already know (you already know)
You already have foresight into what will happen.
You already know (you already know)
You are completely self-aware about your situation.
You already know
You're fully prepared for the outcome.
How this will end
You have an idea about what's going to happen in the end.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nicholas J Iurato, Jeanie Schroder, Shawn Gilbert, Thomas M Hagerman
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Hold your grandmother's Bible to your breast
Gonna put it to the test
You want it to be blessed
And in your heart
You know it to be true
You know what you gotta do
They all depend on you
And you already know
Yeah, you already know
How this will end
There is no escape
From the slave-catcher's songs
For all of the loved ones gone
Forever's not so long
And in your soul
They poked a million holes
But you never let 'em show
Come on, it's time to go
And you already know
Yeah, you already know
How this will end
Now you've seen his face
And you know that there's a place
In the sun
For all that you've done
For you and your children
No longer shall you need
You always wanted to believe
Just ask and you'll receive
Beyond your wildest dreams
And you already know
Yeah, you already know
How this will end
You already know (You already know)
You already know (you already know)
You already love will end
@nitrocaygill4861
Whos listening in 2024
@DanielNYR
Little Miss Sunshine
@kevinshillenn7552
Big Sexy Baltimore
@Elitesolider1023
And I do especially since it began on E-day.
@sdfg-gj9to
You are, I only clicked on this video to tell you that. My speakers are on mute and so is everybody else's
@josss261
here
@babyalienss
this is one of those songs that could play at both your wedding or your funeral.
@LULUAVEIGA
Lol, right! :)
@Nox.INkRecords
Nailed it!
@kevinmcnee3770
And at both events you’d want an encore or two