Consisti… Read Full Bio ↴Funeral Suits are a 4-piece alternative rock band from Ireland.
Consisting of Brian James, Mik McKeogh, Dar Grant and Greg McCarthy, the band formed in 2008.
A shared love of epic, distorted guitars, blistering harmonius pop, art rock and electronica led to the band spending the best part of two years holed up in a disused office space in deepest North County Dublin, writing, rehearsing and at times venturing out to play as special guests for Franz Ferdinand, Passion Pit, The Maccabees, Local Natives amongst other.
More recently they have just recorded and finished their debut album with acclaimed producer Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths) which will be released on June 4th (Model Citizen via PIAS).
Current single ‘All Those Friendly People’ out now
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Start Of The End
Funeral Suits Lyrics
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There's no way from back here
I just found out that I could not even pretend
There's something to talk about
You fool, you're sinking
I have been sinking for you
Crawled up the collar cracked from the inside look for?
Thinking to follow it over shoulders
Look on before I
Look for the fault
Look on before I
Go
And this is the start of the end
We're here now like fires burning up like something
It's like you, you need to pretend
(???) and fortresses built out of mountain passes
Go
It's over, aim
Calm, slow, walk, now
So you wanna go?
Sunlight, to scorch our bones
Force light, forget our homes
Cause this is the start of the end
Sunlight, to scorch our bones
Force light, forget our homes
Cause this is the start of the end
Sunlight, to scorch our bones
Force light, to burn our homes
Funeral Suits’ song “Start Of The End” is a compelling composition that delves deep into the complexities of modern life. The lyrics describe a bleak and dangerous journey towards the end of something, perhaps a relationship or a situation, leaving no possibility of going back. The opening lyrics “This is the start of the end, there's no way from back here, I just found out that I could not even pretend” convey a sense of finality, leaving no room for ambiguity. The song creates a haunting atmosphere, with the use of strings and drums adding to the sense of impending doom.
The lyrics paint a picture of hopelessness and despair, with lines such as “You fool, you're sinking, I have been sinking for you” and “fortresses built out of mountain passes”. The use of contrast in these lines highlights the struggle between holding on and letting go, and the futility of attempting to cling to something that is already lost. The song ultimately concludes with “Force light to burn our homes, cause this is the start of the end”, creating a powerful image of destruction and decay.
Overall, “Start Of The End” is a beautifully crafted composition that explores the darker side of human emotions. The haunting melody and the thought-provoking lyrics serve to capture the audience's attention and leave a lasting impression.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the start of the end
We have reached a critical point where things are going to change and possibly get worse.
There's no way from back here
There's no going back, we must face the consequences of our actions.
I just found out that I could not even pretend
I've come to the realization that I can no longer hide my true feelings or intentions.
There's something to talk about
There's a serious issue that needs to be addressed and discussed.
You fool, you're sinking
You're making a mistake and it's causing your downfall.
I have been sinking for you
I've been sacrificing myself for you and it's taking a toll on me.
Crawled up the collar cracked from the inside look for?
Trying to find a way out of a difficult situation from within.
Thinking to follow it over shoulders
Thinking of following someone else's lead and taking on their burden.
Look for the fault
Trying to find the problem or issue that caused the current situation.
Look on before I
Analyze and assess the situation before taking action.
Go
Take action and move forward.
We're here now like fires burning up like something
We are in a turbulent and intense situation that's hard to control.
It's like you, you need to pretend
It feels like you have to fake your emotions or actions to get through this situation.
(???) and fortresses built out of mountain passes
Not sure about the meaning of this line without more context.
It's over, aim
The situation has reached its end and it's time to move on.
Calm, slow, walk, now
Stay calm and take things step by step to make a safe exit.
So you wanna go?
Asking if you're ready to leave and move on from this situation.
Sunlight, to scorch our bones
Even though the situation is over, the result is still painful and damaging.
Force light, forget our homes
The intense and destructive nature of the situation caused us to forget where we came from and who we are.
Cause this is the start of the end
Reinforcing the idea that the situation has reached a turning point where things will ultimately get worse.
Force light, to burn our homes
Similar to the previous line, emphasizing how the situation was so intense that it caused us to lose our sense of self and belonging.
Writer(s): Greg Mccarthy, Brian James Howley, Darragh Anthony Grant, Michael Anthony Mckeogh
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.