Knight started to record solo material due to legal issues that forced her and The Pips to record separately. Her solo debut "Miss Gladys Knight" was released in 1978 followed by "Gladys Knight" on Colombia Records. Knight recorded the title track for the James Bond movie "Licence To Kill." It became a Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #6. Knight's third solo album, "Good Woman" was released in 1991 on MCA Records (now Geffen Records). The album quickly climbed the charts to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the lead single, "Men" (#2 R&B). Her fourth album, "Just For You" followed in 1995. The album went Gold. Knight most recent album is her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, "Before Me", released in 2006.
The End of Our Road
Gladys Knight Lyrics
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Oh you're too much for me baby
More than my heart can stand
Like a kid behind the wheel
You been reckless with my heart
If I stay around you sure to tear it all apart
Said the road's got to end somewhere
Every road's got to end somewhere
So let me give you the low down
We've come to the end of our road
Just think about all the times you let me at home lonely
You only did it 'cause you know I loved you only
Runnin' around with every girl in town
I'm telling you boy no longer will I be your clown
Said the road's got to end somewhere
Every road has got to end somewhere
Sick and tired of your stuff
Said enough is enough
We've come to the end of our road
No, no, no, no, no
Sorry baby I just have to go
You made more sense when you begged and you pleaded
Talkin' bout I'm the one you're needing
Said I done had my fill of you
Hurt me so through the years
I've done sure enough run out of tears
Telling you I couldn't cry if I wanted to
Said the road's got to end somewhere
Well now every road has got to end somewhere
Time and again I beg you to slow down
So I'm givin you the low down
We've come to the end of our road
(This is the end, the end of our road)
(This is the end, the end of our road)
(This is the end, the end of our road)
In "The End of Our Road" by Gladys Knight, the writer is trying to leave a toxic relationship. The lyrics start with the writer recognizing that the relationship is not good for them and that they have to leave immediately. The writer compares their partner to a reckless driver who has been reckless with their heart. The writer acknowledges that all roads eventually end and that this relationship has come to its end. The writer has had enough of their partner's hurtful behavior and is no longer going to stick around to be hurt anymore.
The chorus of the song talks about how every road has to end somewhere and this road has ended for them. The writer speaks about how their partner would leave them at home alone while they went around with other women. The writer accuses their partner of only doing this because they knew the writer loved them. The writer is tired of being hurt and is no longer willing to be played for a fool.
The second verse of the song continues with the writer expressing the hurt that their partner had caused them. The writer says that their partner used to beg and plead for them to return, but they have had enough. After years of hurt and pain, the writer has run out of tears to cry for their partner. The last chorus echoes the earlier sentiment that every road has an end, and for them, this relationship has come to its end.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gotta get away from you fast as I can
I need to distance myself from you immediately
Oh you're too much for me baby
You are overwhelming to me
More than my heart can stand
You are hurting me beyond what I can bear
Like a kid behind the wheel
You are reckless and irresponsible
You been reckless with my heart
You have been careless with my emotions
If I stay around you sure to tear it all apart
If I continue to be with you, it will only cause more damage
Said the road's got to end somewhere
All good things come to an end
Every road's got to end somewhere
All journeys eventually reach their destination
Now is the time for the showdown
It is time to confront the issues and have a final discussion
So let me give you the low down
Let me explain the situation clearly
We've come to the end of our road
Our relationship has reached its conclusion
Just think about all the times you let me at home lonely
You have left me feeling abandoned and isolated countless times
You only did it 'cause you know I loved you only
You have taken advantage of my love for you
Runnin' around with every girl in town
You have been unfaithful and disloyal
I'm telling you boy no longer will I be your clown
I refuse to be a fool for you any longer
Sick and tired of your stuff
I am fed up with your behavior
Said enough is enough
I have reached my limit
No, no, no, no, no
I am resolute in my decision
Sorry baby I just have to go
I regret to say that I must leave
You made more sense when you begged and you pleaded
Your requests seemed more sincere when you were imploring me
Talkin' bout I'm the one you're needing
You claimed that you needed me, but your actions proved otherwise
Said I done had my fill of you
I have had enough of you
Hurt me so through the years
You have caused me pain throughout our time together
I've done sure enough run out of tears
I have cried so much that I can no longer shed any tears
Telling you I couldn't cry if I wanted to
I am emotionally drained and cannot cry even if I try
Time and again I beg you to slow down
Repeatedly, I have asked you to be more careful and considerate
(This is the end, the end of our road)
The conclusion of our relationship is inevitable
This is the end, the end of our road
Our journey together has come to a close
This is the end, the end of our road
We have reached the final destination of our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, RODGER PENZABENE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cjay
I couldn't cry if I wanted to! Go head Gladys.
Stanley Williams
That is the line-----lol
Dougalito
Unbelievable vocals from Gladys Knight, incredible bass from James Jamerson (obviously)🙏🙏
Claude Nicholson
Ok 👌👌👌
necktieguy
Great song by one of the greatest - Gladys Knight. I have loved her for 60 years. Thanks for this post. Don't ever take it away.
UNC
A BASS MASTER CLASS! G.O.A.T. There’s nothing he can’t do on a bass. lightning fast
rollerchickable
I Love This Song Gladys At Her Best And Pips Kicking Thank You For Sharing.
MJC
My favourite GLADYS/PIPS 45 ..I Loved it as a teenager and still do 50+ years later..
MIMI88998899
Yes!!!!!! Was listening to Gladys singing Boys To Men " End of Our Road" then all of a sudden I thought; didn't Gladys record a song with the same name that was one of my jams by her that I forgot about? Thank you Myron Long for posting this song.
Dollaovahere
MIMI88998899 You welcome