The End And The Beginning
Forgive Durden feat. Greta Salpeter & Brendon Urie Lyrics
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Along with your dainty exquisite guest
Across mountain land and serpentining seas
These two have been on quite an odyssey
But you're a fool to think this princess
Could ever really love a couple of poor boys like us
She requires riches rechercRiding with rodomontading rou's
Casanovas have charmed with chiffons
So Chichi chased her with their conceited coteries
Maharajahs have magniloquently mouthed
Their love for me through their menageries
She's been propositioned
Propounded by every pompous prince
Given panniers of peerless pears
And plums, polished
I've been seduced with shimmering, sparkling stones
Squired by suitors to sizable chateaus
And oh, I'm the one she chose
I understand how you can love a man of truth
So why don't you just ask him where he spent his youth?
Oh, look at her face, she really doesn't see
That you are from the dark and you've been lying through your teeth
Anhura, please listen, I really can explain
I meant to tell you sooner, it's been gnawing at my brain
Now you know the truth but that knowledge shouldn't change
The nature of our love, we've broken through the chains
I'm sure that she would care to hear your acumen
As to how your presence is the reason she is sick
But I suppose it's in vain, since her life is ending
When I thrust this blade into her heart-a-thumping
Brother, no
Brother, what have I done?
My blade has pierced your side
This was never my intent
O, God, please stay alive
Dear Pallis, you're my brother
You've tried to protect me
But your dagger's edge finding my flesh
It truly was my destiny
Brother, I was shortsighted
I ignored your cries
You really are the chosen one
The calculated sacrifice
Please listen to my last words
Before I fade away
This is my gift to you
Live for your love every day
Please don't let your tired heart stop beating
You're bleeding, just keep breathing
You will take care of this spinning sphere
I'll disappear and see you in the mirror
Place your hand on mine one last time and kiss me goodbye
Take the love inside my mind before I die
Place your hand on mine one last time and kiss me goodbye
Take the love inside my mind before I die
Before I die, please don't cry
The mountains seceded
The Light and Dark depleted
We lost Adakias but regained our science
Our world was finally reunited
So this is my cue of where to leave you
Now it's your story to retell and pass on
Because an idea is only relevant if it's being thought upon
So remember, never surrender
'Cause the unrelenting constancy of love and hope
Will rescue and restore you from any scope
The song "The End and the Beginning" by Forgive Durden tells a complicated story of love, betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption. The song's lyrics switch between three characters' perspectives: Anhura, Pallis, and Adakias. Anhura is a princess who has been pursued by many suitors, including Adakias and Pallis, two lowly boys who are in love with her. Adakias and Pallis are brothers, and Pallis tries to convince his brother that Anhura could never love them. Meanwhile, Adakias had been keeping a secret from Anhura - he is actually from the dark and has been lying to her about his true nature. When Anhura discovers this, Adakias tries to explain himself, but it's too late - Pallis accidentally stabs Adakias in a fight, and he dies in Anhura's arms. Anhura realizes that she truly loved Adakias all along.
The song's themes revolve around the nature of love, both how it can be selfish (as seen in Anhura's pursuit of riches and status) and how it can be sacrificial (as seen in Adakias's ultimate sacrifice for love). The lyrics are dense and poetic, using complex language and wordplay to tell the story. The song's structure is also unique, with each character's perspective being told in a different musical style, from a slow ballad to a fast-paced rock section.
Overall, "The End and the Beginning" is a beautiful and heartbreaking song that explores the complexities of love and sacrifice. It's a perfect example of how music can tell a story and convey complex emotions in a way that other mediums cannot.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been tracing your steps
I have been following your path
Along with your dainty exquisite guest
Accompanied by a charming and elegant companion of yours
Across mountain land and serpentining seas
Across mountains and winding seas
But you're a fool to think this princess
You are naive to believe that this noblewoman
Could ever really love a couple of poor boys like us
could ever love two men of humble status like us
She requires riches recherc
She demands lavish and refined wealth
Riding with rodomontading rou's
She rides with arrogant, boastful men
Casanovas have charmed with chiffons
Seductive men have wooed her with fancy fabrics
So Chichi chased her with their conceited coteries
So flamboyant and self-centered men pursued her with their entourage
Maharajahs have magniloquently mouthed
High-ranking Indian nobles have boasted grandiosely
Their love for me through their menageries
Their love for me through their collection of exotic animals
She's been propositioned
She's been proposed to
Propounded by every pompous prince
Proposed to by every arrogant prince
Given panniers of peerless pears
Given baskets of flawless pears
And plums, polished
And perfected plums
I've been seduced with shimmering, sparkling stones
I have been seduced by glistening and radiant gemstones
Squired by suitors to sizable chateaus
Escorted by admirers to large mansions
And oh, I'm the one she chose
And yet, it is me whom she selected
I understand how you can love a man of truth
I appreciate that you value an honest man
So why don't you just ask him where he spent his youth?
So why don't you inquire about his past experiences?
Oh, look at her face, she really doesn't see
Oh, observe her expression, she truly doesn't comprehend
That you are from the dark and you've been lying through your teeth
That you are from a humbler background and have been dishonest
Anhura, please listen, I really can explain
Anhura, please take heed, I can clarify
I meant to tell you sooner, it's been gnawing at my brain
I intended to inform you earlier, it's been bothering me
Now you know the truth but that knowledge shouldn't change
Now you understand the reality, but it shouldn't alter things
The nature of our love, we've broken through the chains
The essence of our love has transcended limitations
I'm sure that she would care to hear your acumen
I'm certain that she would appreciate your insight
As to how your presence is the reason she is sick
Regarding how your being here caused her illness
But I suppose it's in vain, since her life is ending
But it seems futile since she is dying
When I thrust this blade into her heart-a-thumping
When I plunge this dagger into her beating heart
Brother, no
Brother, don't do it
Brother, what have I done?
Brother, what have I accomplished?
My blade has pierced your side
My sword has struck your body
This was never my intent
That was never my goal
O, God, please stay alive
Oh, God, please keep on living
Dear Pallis, you're my brother
Dear Pallis, you are my sibling
You've tried to protect me
You have attempted to safeguard me
But your dagger's edge finding my flesh
Nevertheless, your blade struck my flesh
It truly was my destiny
It truly was my fate
Brother, I was shortsighted
Brother, I was narrow-minded
I ignored your cries
I disregarded your pleas
You really are the chosen one
You are truly the selected one
The calculated sacrifice
The deliberate sacrifice
Please listen to my last words
Please hear my final words
Before I fade away
Before I disappear forever
This is my gift to you
This is my present to you
Live for your love every day
Cherish your love every day
Please don't let your tired heart stop beating
Please don't allow your exhausted heart to stop
You're bleeding, just keep breathing
You're bleeding, but just continue to breathe
You will take care of this spinning sphere
You will take charge of this rotating planet
I'll disappear and see you in the mirror
I'll vanish and observe you in the reflection
Place your hand on mine one last time and kiss me goodbye
Touch my hand one final time and bid me farewell
Take the love inside my mind before I die
Absorb the love I hold in my thoughts before I pass
The mountains seceded
The mountains split apart
The Light and Dark depleted
The presence of light and darkness faded
We lost Adakias but regained our science
We lost Adakias but restored our knowledge
Our world was finally reunited
Our planet was finally brought back together
So this is my cue of where to leave you
So this is my sign of when to depart from you
Now it's your story to retell and pass on
Now it's your tale to recount and share
Because an idea is only relevant if it's being thought upon
Because a concept is only significant if it's being contemplated
So remember, never surrender
Therefore, remember to never give up
'Cause the unrelenting constancy of love and hope
Because the unwavering consistency of love and optimism
Will rescue and restore you from any scope
Will save and revive you from any difficulty
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL DUTTON, THOMAS DUTTON
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