End Of The Night
Doors [the] Lyrics


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Take the highway to the end of the night
End of the night, end of the night
Take a journey to the bright midnight
End of the night, end of the night

Realms of bliss, realms of light
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to the endless night
End of the night, end of the night
End of the night, end of the night

Realms of bliss, realms of light
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to the endless night




End of the night, end of the night
End of the night, end of the night

Overall Meaning

The Doors' "End of the Night" is a haunting and thought-provoking track, with Jim Morrison’s unique voice and poetic lyrics taking the listener on a journey to the “end of the night”. The song references William Blake's poem "Auguries of Innocence" with its line "Some are born to sweet delight / Some are born to the endless night."


The song describes a journey on the highway at night, where the listener is urged to go to the “end of the night”, which could represent either death or a personal transformation. The song’s emphasis is not on the destination, but rather on the journey itself, which is portrayed as both perilous and fascinating. The “realms of bliss” and “realms of light” may represent the promise of enlightenment and transcendence, or they may be a more ironic reference to the illusions of happiness that we pursue in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Take the highway to the end of the night
Embark on a journey towards the conclusion of the day, embracing the unknown and seemingly lonely path ahead.


End of the night, end of the night
Repeatedly emphasizing the onset of the night's conclusion and the dark, uncertain journey ahead.


Take a journey to the bright midnight
Travel towards a destination that may be obscure, but ultimately will lead to a dazzling and transformative experience in the midst of darkness.


Realms of bliss, realms of light
Referencing an ideal realm of happiness and illumination that may be discovered during the journey of life.


Some are born to sweet delight
Acknowledging the idea that certain individuals are blessed with lives full of joy and contentment.


Some are born to the endless night
Highlighting that some people are seemingly destined to exist in a perpetual state of gloom and darkness.


End of the night, end of the night
Reiterating the notion of an approaching finale, bracing oneself for the unknown consequences that lie ahead.


End of the night, end of the night
Final reminder of the inevitable conclusion of the night and the ongoing personal journey after it.




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