The End
German A. Martin Lyrics
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Honestly, what will become of me?
Don't like reality
It's way too clear to me
But, really, life is dandy
We are what we don't see
We miss everything daydreaming
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end?
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end?
Come to an end, come to an...
Why do all good things come to an end?
Come to an end, come to an...
Why do all good things come to an end?
Traveling, I only stop at exits
Wondering if I'll stay (stay)
Young and restless
Living this way, I stress less
I want to pull away when the dream dies
The pain sets in, and I don't cry
I only feel gravity, and I wonder why
Flames to dust (dust)
Lovers to friends (friends)
Why do all good things come to an end (end)?
Flames to dust (dust)
Lovers to friends (friends)
Why do all good things come to an end?
Come to an end, come to an
Why do all good things come to an
Come to an end, come to an
Why do all good things come to an end?
The dogs were whistling a new tune
Barking at the new moon
Hoping it would come soon so that they could
Dogs were whistling a new tune
Barking at the new moon
Hoping it would come soon so that they could
Die, die, die, die
Flames to dust (dust)
Lovers to friends (friends)
Why do all good things come to an end?
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end?
Come to an end, come to an (end)
Why do all good things come to an (end)?
Come to an end (end), come to an (end)
Why do all good things come to an
Well, the dogs were barking at the new moon
Whistling a new tune
Hoping it would come soon
And the sun was wondering if it should
Stay away for a day
Till the feeling went away
And the sky was falling
And the clouds were dropping
And the rain forgot how to bring salvation
The dogs were barking at the new moon
Whistling a new tune
Hoping it would come soon
So that they could die
In "The End" by German A. Martin, the singer reflects on life and its fleeting nature. The first verse begins with an introspective tone, as the singer ponders what will become of them and expresses distaste for reality. They believe that everything is too clear and that they miss out on a lot by daydreaming. The first chorus expands on the theme of life's brevity, using the image of flames turning to dust and lovers becoming friends as examples of good things that come to an end. The second verse describes the singer's restlessness and tendency to seek out exits while traveling. They describe themselves as young and stressed but feel like they must pull away when their dreams inevitably die. The second chorus repeats the idea that all good things come to an end. The bridge introduces a new image of dogs howling at the moon, hoping for a release from their pain. The final verse continues the theme of an impending end as the sun considers staying away until the singer's feelings dissipate, the sky falls, and the rain fails to bring salvation. The song ends with the dogs howling in despair.
Overall, "The End" is a melancholic reflection on life's transience and the inevitability of loss. The singer clearly feels a sense of detachment from reality and a desire to escape from the pain of life's disappointments. Their observation that "we are what we don't see" suggests a sense of isolation or a feeling that they don't belong. The final verse brings in elements of apocalyptic imagery as the sky falls and the rain fails to bring salvation, suggesting that the end may be coming for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, ah, ah
The singer expresses a particular feeling or mood.
Honestly, what will become of me?
The singer is unsure of what their future will be like.
Don't like reality
The singer doesn't appreciate their current situation.
It's way too clear to me
The artist has a good understanding of their reality.
But, really, life is dandy
Despite the artist's dislike of reality, they have a positive outlook on life.
We are what we don't see
The singer suggests that we are defined by things that are not always visible to us.
We miss everything daydreaming
The singer feels that daydreaming causes us to miss out on life.
Flames to dust
The artist describes the process of things disappearing or disintegrating.
Lovers to friends
The artist uses this line to describe how romantic relationships can sometimes lead to lasting friendships.
Why do all good things come to an end?
The artist wonders why positive experiences never seem to last forever.
Come to an end, come to an...
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the inevitability of things ending.
Traveling, I only stop at exits
The artist suggests that they never stay put for very long, always moving from one thing to the next.
Wondering if I'll stay (stay)
The singer is uncertain if they will ever settle down or if they will always continue to move.
Young and restless
The singer describes their current state of mind and lifestyle.
Living this way, I stress less
Despite their restlessness, the singer considers this lifestyle to be less stressful.
I want to pull away when the dream dies
The artist suggests that they want to disengage when something they care about ends rather than to cling onto the past.
The pain sets in, and I don't cry
The artist experiences sadness or pain but remains stoic.
I only feel gravity, and I wonder why
The singer is metaphorically pulled down or weighed down by their emotions and wonders what causes them to feel this way.
The dogs were whistling a new tune
The singer hears dogs barking in their environment, which adds to the surreal nature of the song.
Barking at the new moon
The artist describes the dogs' strange behavior.
Hoping it would come soon so that they could
The artist describes the dogs' hope for something to happen to end their current state.
Die, die, die, die
The repetition of 'die' emphasizes the dogs' sense of hopelessness or despair.
Well, the dogs were barking at the new moon
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the surrealism of the image.
And the sun was wondering if it should
The artist anthropomorphizes the sun, suggesting it has a sense of decision-making power or intention.
Stay away for a day
The singer describes the sun's potential action or inaction.
Till the feeling went away
The singer describes a sense of emotion waiting until it passes for something to happen.
And the sky was falling
The singer uses this line to describe how crazy the situation seems.
And the clouds were dropping
The artist adds to the surreal scenery of the setting.
And the rain forgot how to bring salvation
The artist uses 'rain' and 'salvation' in juxtaposition, to emphasize how wanting things are to be set right.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NELLY FURTADO, CHRIS MARTIN, NATE HILLS, TIMOTHY MOSLEY
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@TheSulross
the German Green Party shutting down the nukes and leaving only lignite coal as a viable option is truly the most astounding act of deliberate stupidity on the planet - and thre is seriously a lot of jaw dropping stupidity going on, but this one thing exceeds everything else in depths of shear stupidity
If Germany wants a sliver of hope for its survival, it needs to exit NATO post-haste and re-normalize relations with Russia - to get the natural gas at low cost flowing again and access to all the myriad other crucial raw materials that Russia can provide to the German industrial economy.
But access to low-cost NG in sufficient quantity is crucial, as it undergirds everything else in the German industrial complex.
The whole proxy war in Ukraine was really about the US eliminating the EU and especially Germany as serious competitors - and the not very bright Europeans fell for it at every step of the way.
The one thing Wash DC has always feared is Russia and Germany coupled together, as their economies are a perfect pairing.
Without that relationship, all that Germany can look forward to is a spiral into a de-industrialized abyss and every manner of misery and finality that will come from that
@robertthomas2415
After 46 years in Germany, one thing I learned long ago is, never, ever underestimate Germany. Oh, and after this time also to never, ever overestimate the USA.
@TheSulross
the German Green Party shutting down the nukes and leaving only lignite coal as a viable option is truly the most astounding act of deliberate stupidity on the planet - and thre is seriously a lot of jaw dropping stupidity going on, but this one thing exceeds everything else in depths of shear stupidity
If Germany wants a sliver of hope for its survival, it needs to exit NATO post-haste and re-normalize relations with Russia - to get the natural gas at low cost flowing again and access to all the myriad other crucial raw materials that Russia can provide to the German industrial economy.
But access to low-cost NG in sufficient quantity is crucial, as it undergirds everything else in the German industrial complex.
The whole proxy war in Ukraine was really about the US eliminating the EU and especially Germany as serious competitors - and the not very bright Europeans fell for it at every step of the way.
The one thing Wash DC has always feared is Russia and Germany coupled together, as their economies are a perfect pairing.
Without that relationship, all that Germany can look forward to is a spiral into a de-industrialized abyss and every manner of misery and finality that will come from that
@thetelotelo
... Germany is a cuckold of USA
@humblekalyanamitta601
I entirely agree.
As thus guy Friedman said openly in Chicago - it has been the primary goal of the Pentagon to spoil the German Russian relations throughout the 20th century all the way to this day, no matter what the cost.
They have succeeded for now.
And I fear they will have ended the friendship with Central European countries with all they did in order to reach this goal in the 21st century.
But friends, we do not despise you, we pity you. It will all come back in due time.
@dfaltin
I’m afraid that this diagnosis is more or less correct. However, having spent some time in the US, including Los Angelos and San Fransisco I have to say that at least parts of the US look like they have reached the end already. Never in an advanced country have I seen such desolation, poverty and decline.
@visceralcinema
Sadly the U.S. is becoming a two-class country. Look at the suburbs and you'll feel like you're in a different world that no one in the "Middle Class" can buy into. :(
@user-uk4ut5ed1t
It's an energy issue. We don't have the oil in the world to keep the US going the way it is, much less the world. US style capitalism is also completely short term focused on more oil with no replacement on the way. We are all screwed.
@ernststeenberg7226
The US. is the most advanced 3rd world country on the planet.
@johnw9038
@@user-uk4ut5ed1tAmerica is an oil exporter. They produce enough oil for themselves and then sell the extra. Wtf are you talking about?
@user-uk4ut5ed1t
@@johnw9038 Remember that my phrase was 'keep going the way it is'. Oil is finite, as is the climate that the entire world relies on that is impacted by it.