The End of Everything Known
Jeff Hanson Lyrics


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Don't ever go away
And find the time another day
To leave the ends of this life
And don't decide what it is
Take it back make it this
We're now left wondering why
And everytime for everyday
Is something more with less to say
Turning around and around
And all of me is nothing more
You decide what's it's for
Will it all lead to your life to your life
Going again round and round oh your life
How about the turnings here
Another day not quite a year
All in the end comes out right
Just because everyone feels for you
How does that turn dark into light
And all we know is what we hear
From voices that aren't very clear
Changing to be what wins out
But even though we're never there
Who decides everywhere
Leading us on to your life to your life
Going again round and round oh your life
I'm taking on all of this to choke on and die
This is just my time
Pulling back everything I said before




The time was right but now I know this part of life
to me goes on

Overall Meaning

Jeff Hanson's "The End of Everything Known" speaks about the uncertainty of life and the importance of taking control and living it to the fullest. The song begins with a plea for a loved one not to leave, emphasizing the value of time and the desire to experience life to the fullest. The lyrics suggest that one should not determine the outcome of life without giving it a chance or taking it back to make it something that is worth living. The song questions the purpose of life and whether it is determined by fate or the individual themselves. Every day is an opportunity to create something more meaningful, even if there are no words to express it.


Furthermore, the song stresses the importance of focusing on the present and not the future or the past. The truth of life is that it is uncertain and unpredictable, and one can never be fully in control. The song touches on themes of self-discovery and coming to terms with the harsh realities of life. The song's ending reflects the struggle to accept difficult moments, acknowledging that everyone has their part to play, but a part of life goes on.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't ever go away
Please do not leave


And find the time another day
Postpone your departure for some other day


To leave the ends of this life
To depart from this life


And don't decide what it is
Do not determine its fate


Take it back make it this
Retake control and make it right


We're now left wondering why
We are now pondering the reason for your departure


And everytime for everyday
Each and every occasion and day


Is something more with less to say
There is more implied than is communicated


Turning around and around
Revolving continually


And all of me is nothing more
All of my being is worthless


You decide what's it's for
You dictate its purpose


Will it all lead to your life to your life
Will it all lead to your existence


Going again round and round oh your life
Continuing to revolve around your life


How about the turnings here
What about these twists and turns


Another day not quite a year
Another day, but not quite a full year


All in the end comes out right
Inevitably things will turn out alright


Just because everyone feels for you
Merely because everyone empathizes with you


How does that turn dark into light
How can that transform darkness into light?


And all we know is what we hear
All we know is what we are told


From voices that aren't very clear
From voices that are not distinct


Changing to be what wins out
Altering to appeal to the majority


But even though we're never there
Although we are never present


Who decides everywhere
Who decides everything


Leading us on to your life to your life
Guiding us to your existence


Going again round and round oh your life
Again revolve around your life


I'm taking on all of this to choke on and die
I am accepting all of this to suffocate and perish


This is just my time
This is merely, my time to go


Pulling back everything I said before
Retracting everything previously stated


The time was right but now I know this part of life
The timing was appropriate, but now I realize this aspect of life


to me goes on
For me, life persists.




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