On Life's End
Felony Lyrics


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Spring turns to summer so fast Summer so fast to fall
Soon another year's passed by Just a few memories to recall

When winter knocks on the door And autumn mist covers the land
The smile leaves on people's face Like traces in the fine sand

On life's end
I stand out of doors Snow falls on me And I stretch out my arms
'Bout to catch the flakes with my hands
(But) their thawing shows how time flies

I don't fear the ending of my life Because it's been filled with joy
And when the moment is near I will leave without fear





I remember a time when we were young and bold
But at some point everything's growing old

Overall Meaning

The song "On Life's End" by Felony is about the passage of time and how life can pass us by so quickly. The lyrics describe the changing of the seasons, from spring to summer to fall, and how each passing year leaves us with only a few memories to look back on. As winter approaches, the mood becomes more somber and people begin to lose their smiles. However, despite the inevitability of life's end, the singer is unafraid, having lived a full and joyful life.


The imagery in the song is particularly powerful, such as when the snow falls on the singer and they stretch out their arms to catch it, only to have it melt away, symbolizing how time slips through our fingers. The line "But at some point everything's growing old" speaks to the universal truth that nothing lasts forever and that we must appreciate what we have before it's gone.


Overall, "On Life's End" is a poignant reminder that life is fleeting, but it is up to us to make the most of the time we have and cherish the memories we make.


Line by Line Meaning

Spring turns to summer so fast Summer so fast to fall
The changing of seasons happens quickly, almost seamlessly, without us even noticing.


Soon another year's passed by Just a few memories to recall
With the passing of time, most of our memories are fleeting and we can only recall a few of them.


When winter knocks on the door And autumn mist covers the land
Winter signifies the closing of a cycle, the end of the year, and autumn mist gives us the impression of something that is fading away, disappearing.


The smile leaves on people's face Like traces in the fine sand
Just like traces on the sand disappear with the waves, so do human emotions, thoughts, and ideas. They are fleeting and temporary, just like everything else in life.


On life's end
This line gives us a clear indication that the song is dealing with the subject of mortality.


I stand out of doors Snow falls on me And I stretch out my arms
The singer of the song is standing outside in the snow, almost embracing it, conveying a sense of acceptance of the transience of life, and the inevitability of death.


'Bout to catch the flakes with my hands (But) their thawing shows how time flies
The snowflakes that he tries to catch are melting before he can even touch them, which serves as a metaphor for the transience of life. Time is fleeting, and the more we try to hold onto it, the faster it seems to go.


I don't fear the ending of my life Because it's been filled with joy
The artist doesn't fear the end of his life because he has lived a fulfilling life, which has been full of joy and happiness.


And when the moment is near I will leave without fear
This line sums up the artist's sense of courage and acceptance of mortality. He will face death head-on and without any fear or regret.


I remember a time when we were young and bold But at some point everything's growing old
This line paints a nostalgic picture of the past, when everything seemed fresh and vibrant, but with the passing of time, everything eventually starts to grow old and wear out. It's a reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of change.




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