Symphony 10: Could This Really Be The End?
Emily Wells Lyrics

The lyrics of Emily Wells's song Symphony 10: Could This Really Be The End? express a sense of uncertainty and disbelief towards the prospect of the end of something significant – possibly a significant relationship or an era of life. The repeated question "Could it really be the end?" suggests a desire for reassurance or confirmation, while the invitation to "dance" implies an attempt to cope with the possible loss by living in the moment and enjoying the present while it lasts. The idea of throwing a big party and playing a friendly game of hide-and-seek with all the boys and girls, further emphasizes the urgency to make the most of the remaining time and to seek comfort in the companionship of others. The final statement "You'll be happy." repeated three times, could be either a self-assurance or an attempt to convince the listener or the singer's self that even if it is the end, happiness can still be found.

The imagery and metaphors present in the lyrics also add to the song's sense of uneasiness, as the idea of playing hide-and-seek that could easily last for weeks brings to mind the notion of prolonged uncertainty and the possibility of being lost or left behind. The use of "Number Ten" suggests the song could be referring to the tenth symphony, which also has a sense of finality to it as some of the most renowned classical composers such as Beethoven, Mahler, and Shostakovich did not live to complete their tenth symphony. Emily Wells could be exploring the bittersweetness of finality and the search for happiness in uncertain times.