the end
Greenfield & Cook Lyrics

One often wonders, and questions, and posits
People frequently speculate and inquire about the unknown and theoretical.

The nature of god, of life, of existence
The fundamental qualities of divinity, living organisms, and being in general are pondered.

Yet I don't have the answers, and... yeah, I dunno
Despite contemplating and postulating, the singer lacks any definitive solutions or insights.

Severed, just hit the fucking beat, please
The transition from introspective musings to expressing oneself through music is abrupt and emphasizes the need for immediate action.

Speak up, child, there's no need to be afraid
The artist encourages addressing any apprehensions without hesitancy or reservation.

We've come to the end of days, it's all downhill from here
Society has reached a point of no return and it will only decline from this juncture.

That's what the soothsayers say, the avalanche began
Prophecies and omens have predicted this cataclysmic change, and it has started with just a small disturbance.

With the dragonfly's wings and the cavalry's collapse
The butterfly effect has caused a chain reaction through the collapse of a seemingly unrelated institution.

They told us we wouldn't survive
There were warnings and predictions that humanity would not endure the impending changes.

You held a Buddha statue with a cough and soot in your eyes
The artist witnessed another person maintaining a calm and spiritual demeanor amidst the chaos and destruction.

You didn't fuss, you complied
Instead of protesting or objecting, the individual accepted the circumstances and complied with whatever was necessary.

You didn't lick your wounds, you simply owned them
The person did not dwell on their injuries or misfortunes but instead took responsibility for them.

Reverted back to the ancient ways of toting totems
The individual embraced the traditions and customs of their ancestors, seeking guidance and protection from ancient symbols and rituals.

Cuz our god's dead, exhausted
The concept of a divine creator is no longer relevant or influential.

He fell into the mosh pit
The notion of a deity is reduced to a physical entity participating in a chaotic, earthly gathering.

During the show, he didn't even look conscious
The god figure is passive and unaware of the events unfolding in their creation.

His creation took over the stage with noxious fumes
Humanity's destructive actions and disregard for the environment have taken precedence and left a negative impact.

The energy was all-consuming
The force and vigor of these negative actions were overpowering and impossible to resist.

And so he let go, and slipped into the abyss
The deity has relinquished control, and the future is uncertain and ominous.

For a long time, it seemed nothing was amiss
Initially, it appeared that no repercussions or consequences arose from humanity's harmful behavior.

We proceeded so casually, caught up in our business
People continued with their daily activities and routines, ignoring or dismissing the warning signs and greater issues looming.

My regrets are in the double digits
The artist has many regrets, missed opportunities, and mistakes in their past.

Cycles and cycles of anger, pop off like a rifle
Feelings of anger and frustration have been recurring and escalating like the rapid fire of a gun.

We went through shit, this is karma being stifled
The difficult and unpleasant experiences endured were the result of past actions and decisions.

This is fate being strangled, this is truth being mangled
The predetermined course of life has been derailed and reality distorted.

Now we're attached to one another with an iron at the ankle
People are now bound and constrained to one another, unable to escape the consequences of their collective actions.

It's the end of the world as we know it
The end of the previous way of life has occurred, and it cannot be reversed or forgotten.

I'm hoping, to make the present last a little bit longer and slow it
The artist desires to prolong the current moment, savoring and cherishing its remaining time.

Show all of y'all people in the end we all equal
Despite any differences or advantages, every person is ultimately the same and subject to the same fate.

The way we lay on the day we die be lookin peaceful
The eventual state of death is depicted as being serene and tranquil.

There ain't no sequence where we break from believin'
No matter the circumstances or consequences, people cannot abandon their beliefs and values.

You best buckle your belts because we packing our bags and leaving
People must prepare themselves and their belongings for a journey, both physically and mentally.

Ain't no reprieving, punishment is upon us
There is no escape from the repercussions and judgment faced due to past actions.

I promise this to the pompous that you gon' get what is coming
Arrogant and self-important individuals will receive the consequences of their behavior.

And to the conscious, just keep on keeping on being honest
Those who are aware and responsible must continue to be truthful and transparent.

Being as hard as an onyx and as fly as a comet
People must remain strong and determined while also having a unique and impressive presence or nature.

I know we ain't flawless and some of y'all want to see us abolished
People are not without flaws and imperfections, and some would prefer their elimination or eradication.

Whatever perspective you taking take solace
Despite varying viewpoints and opinions, people must find comfort and reassurance in their beliefs or values.

In the fact that the map has a place for the abstract
The world and its many aspects have room for concepts or ideas that do not conform to apparent patterns or rules.

It's up to you to decide what is whack
Each person must determine for themselves what is unappealing or unacceptable.

For the earth is like a piece of clay to be moulded
The planet and its resources are malleable and susceptible to human action and influence.

The globe keeps on spinning you have control of moment
Despite the world continuing to change and evolve, individuals still have the power to shape their own experiences and paths.

So sculpt it into the beautiful thing that you've chosen
People must actively and deliberately shape their surroundings and circumstances into something that is personally fulfilling or meaningful.

This ain't a chore it's your onus, and be sure that you own it
The responsibility of creating and maintaining a satisfying life is not a burden, but rather a duty, and people must take complete ownership and accountability for their choices.

Cause when it's over, it'll be forever gone with no closure
The end of life or an era is permanent and will lack any finality or resolution.

That's why you hear me flowing it's stoic da poet
The artist uses music as a means to convey their thoughts and feelings about the current state of the world and inspire change and action.