The End of All Things
L.O.T.R. Lyrics
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The person that you want
To share you life with
Is one of the most important decisions
That any of us makes ever
Because when it's wrong
It turns your life to grey
You don't even
Notice until you wake up one
Morning and realize
Years have gone by
We both know about that one Alex
Your friendship has bought
Glorious technicolor to my life
It's been there even
In the darkest of times and I
Am the luckiest person alive for that gift
I hope I didn't take it for granted
I think maybe I did because
Sometimes you don't see that
The best thing that ever happened
To you is sitting there
Right under your nose
And that's fine too It really is
Because I've realized
That no matter
Where you are
Or what you're doing
Or who you're with
I will always, honestly
Truly, completely, love you
Now you are my freedom
Like I want you
Freedom is within us
Oh take me
Your love is freedom
Wishing you best in life
Best of us, I love you
The lyrics of L.O.T.R.'s song "The End of All Things" convey a profound reflection on the significance of choosing the right person to share one's life with and the consequences of making the wrong choice. The opening lines emphasize the importance of this decision, highlighting that it is one of the most crucial choices we make in our lives. The lyrics suggest that when this choice is wrong, it can turn one's life into a monotonous existence, represented by the metaphor of turning life to grey. Sometimes, this realization may not come until years later, as depicted by waking up one morning and realizing the passing of time.
The song then takes a personal turn, addressing a specific individual named Alex who has been a close friend. The lyrics express gratitude for their friendship, which has brought vibrant colors to the artist's life, even during the darkest times. Admitting to potentially taking this friendship for granted, the artist acknowledges that sometimes we fail to see the extraordinary blessings that are right in front of us. However, the artist finds solace in the realization that it is never too late to appreciate and cherish the best thing that has ever happened to them.
In the final section, the lyrics shift towards a declaration of love and freedom. The artist proclaims that the person addressed in the song has become their liberation and that freedom resides within their relationship. They express a desire to be taken by this love and extend their wishes for the recipient's best in life. The song concludes with a heartfelt declaration of love that is unwavering, regardless of the circumstances or the presence of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Choosing a, choosing
Selecting, deciding
The person that you want
The individual whom you desire
To share your life with
To have as a companion throughout your existence
Is one of the most important decisions
Ranks highly among the significant choices
That any of us makes ever
That is ever made by any one of us
Because when it's wrong
For when it is not right
It turns your life to grey
It transforms your life into a dull state
And sometimes sometimes
Occasionally, on certain occasions
You don't even
You fail to
Notice until you wake up one
Realize after you awaken one
Morning and realize
Morning and comprehend
Years have gone by
Considerable time has elapsed
We both know about that one Alex
Both of us are aware of that, my friend Alex
Your friendship has bought
Your companionship has brought
Glorious technicolor to my life
Vibrant hues and richness to my existence
It's been there even
It has existed consistently
In the darkest of times and I
During the bleakest moments and I
Am the luckiest person alive for that gift
Consider myself extraordinarily fortunate for that blessing
I hope I didn't take it for granted
I trust I didn't underestimate its value
I think maybe I did because
I believe I may have, as
Sometimes you don't see that
At times, you fail to perceive that
The best thing that ever happened
The most remarkable occurrence
To you is sitting there
For you is present there
Right under your nose
Directly within your reach
And that's fine too It really is
And that is also perfectly acceptable, truly
Because I've realized
As I have come to understand
That no matter
Irrespective of
Where you are
Your location
Or what you're doing
Or your current activity
Or who you're with
Or the company you keep
I will always, honestly
I will perpetually, sincerely
Truly, completely, love you
Genuinely, entirely, adore you
Now you are my freedom
Presently, you signify freedom to me
Like I want you
As I desire your presence
Freedom is within us
Liberty resides within our beings
Oh take me
Oh, accept me
Your love is freedom
Your affection symbolizes liberation
Wishing you best in life
Sending you heartfelt wishes for a fulfilling life
Best of us, I love you
The finest part of ourselves, I hold affection for you
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VideoGameDubs
@Chuck Norris not to mention sam was giving multiple opportunities to go home/leave frodo:
1st opportunity: frodo leaving in the first movie to go alone, Sam COULDVE stayed and listened to frodo telling him to go back, but Sam followed him, Willing to drown just to get to frodo, That’s Dedication to fulfilling his promise to Gandalf.
Second opportunity: When they were at the black gates in the second movie, And were getting ready to rush in to Mordor and most likely would’ve been caught, Frodo told Sam he need not follow him, but Sam said I know, and was going to do it anyways. That shows a loyal friend willing to follow frodo into what is most likely his doom.
Third opportunity: When frodo told sam to go home in the 3rd movie, But he went back for frodo after seeing the bread going back for frodo not cause frodo was mad at him, but because he realized Gollum was leading frodo to a trap. That’s forgiveness shown by Sam not being selfish and saying I told you frodo now you can get what’s coming to you.
Fourth opportunity: When sam found out frodo was alive, And was being taken back to an orc infested towers full of orcs, Sam COULDVE left, To either:
A. Destroy the ring himself instead of risking his life in a tower of orcs just to save frodo
Or
B. Head home and hope that the ring stays secret back in the shire.
But Sam didn’t do either of that and took on his chances of going face to face what could’ve been hundreds or thousands of orcs (lucky for him they were stupid and most of them killed them self’s over fighting). Either way sam showed bravery here.
Sam really is the definition of a true friend, giving his life up to go on a life threatening mission for a friend, and he has all the traits you would want any friend to have: Bravery, loyal, Forgiving, and dedicated to fulfilling a promise!
Lena Morrison
It’s worth noting that once Frodo is free of the Ring, he has enough energy to truly feel for Sam and show his appreciation for his friend. People accuse him of being a bad friend compared to Sam, but he was so consumed with his own task and its burden that he didn’t have much to give. But now, he weeps for Sam who won’t have the chance to marry the woman he loves, then hugs Sam and tells him he’s glad that they’re dying together and not alone. It’s such a poignant, gentle, and vulnerable expression of affection.
I am glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee. Here at the end of all things.
Or from the book:
I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.
Penitentone
Very well said.
Joska Kamala
Also, Sam wasn't really his friend, their friendship actually grew...
Heed the Seen
book version sounds less homoerotic.
Kristian J.
@Heed the Seen The book is even more romantic between them. There are more kisses (on the forehead) exchanged between Frodo and Sam in the novel, they frequently engage in hand-holding, and there's a scene where Frodo falls asleep while leaning his head on Sam's chest (Tolkien himself apparently said that this was the most moving moment in the story for his account). In the book, Tolkien describes Sam standing up to Shelob to protect Frodo as being like a small creature defending its mate (which I think is a wonderful description). There's also a scene in the book where Sam is simply taken aback by Frodo's beauty, and thinks in that moment, "I love him." I don't particularly have an opinion on whether their relationship is indeed romantic or not, but to me it's quite shallow to dismiss the idea. In any case, I definitely don't think people are wrong for picking up queer tones in the text, nor even in the films (where the possibility of romance between Sam and Frodo was toned down if anything; the films put more conflict between the two of them than was in the source material, to make their relationship slightly more tense and a little less tender)
Jonathan Bradley
It's so powerful when Frodo listens to Sam lamenting he never told Rosie about his feelings, Frodo realises that Sam gave up his life to see Frodo's burden through with him to the end.
Sp P
I think great philosophers had minds like you dear sir
Shep
Yep and that is true friendship. These two give the term "I got your back." a whole new subtext :)
IntricationZ
Sam didn't want to die a virgin. 😂
thomas colucci
@IntricationZ hey rosie is cute got to admit that