Just the End of Love
Manic Street Preachers Lyrics
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Do you see the stars or the darkness begin?
You fight your war, I fought for my life
You pay your dues and I'll pay mine
It's not war, just the end of love
Just like before but it's never enough
Oh it's never enough
You fight your war, I fight for my life
You pay your dues, and I won't pay mine
To feel forgiveness you gotta forgive
It's lost on me, I believe in revenge
It's not war, just the end of love
You've got the looks
But I've got the stars
It's not war, just the end of love
To feel some tenderness
Do you have to give up?
Do you have to give up?
Ooh do you have to give up?
It's not war, just the end of love
(just the end of...)
Just like before, but it's never enough
It's not war just the end of love
You weathered the storm but sheltered the loss
but sheltered the loss
but sheltered the loss
The lyrics of "Just the End of Love" by Manic Street Preachers begin with the line, "To feel forgiveness, you gotta forgive," which can be interpreted to mean that in order to move forward and let go of pain and hurt, one must learn to forgive. The singer then questions whether someone sees the positive or negative aspects of life - the stars or the darkness beginning. This could suggest that the way someone views the world shapes their experiences. The idea of fighting your own battles is also present in the lyrics, as the singer says they fought for their life while the other person fought a war. Each paid their own dues in their own unique way.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's not war, just the end of love." This could be interpreted to mean that while the relationship may have ended, it was not a battle with a winner or loser. Instead, it was simply the natural conclusion of love. The second verse continues in a similar vein, with both parties paying their dues in their own ways. The singer then reaffirms the need for forgiveness in order to feel it and suggests that they believe more in revenge than forgiveness.
The song's central theme could be about the end of a romantic relationship, how both parties have to pay their dues and move on. Forgiveness is emphasized as being necessary to move forward, but it can be difficult to attain. The phrase "just the end of love" suggests that relationships can end without fighting or animosity as it isn't war.
Line by Line Meaning
To feel forgiveness, you gotta forgive
If one seeks to experience forgiveness, then they must first be willing to forgive others for their transgressions.
Do you see the stars or the darkness begin?
Are you focusing on the beauty and wonder of existence or the negative and destructive aspects of life?
You fight your war, I fought for my life
While you may be engaged in a conflict with others, I am struggling to survive in my own battles.
You pay your dues and I'll pay mine
Each person must take responsibility for their own actions and accept the consequences that come with them.
It's not war, just the end of love
This is not a conflict between enemies, but rather the sad conclusion to a once passionate and loving relationship.
Just like before but it's never enough
Even though we have gone through this before, it seems that we are never able to find a resolution that satisfies either of us.
You've got the looks, but I've got the stars
While you may have physical attractiveness, I have the vast and wondrous universe to inspire and uplift me.
To feel some tenderness, do you have to give up?
Is it necessary to sacrifice one's own desires and needs in order to experience kindness and affection from others?
It's not war, just the end of love
Once again, this is not a conflict of win or lose, but merely the unfortunate ending of a romantic connection.
You weathered the storm but sheltered the loss
Although you may have survived the difficulties we faced together, you also shielded yourself from the emotional pain and sadness that resulted from our separation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, SEAN MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mylight.
michael really is one of the best on-screen kissers i have ever seen
@alfredandrews5587
Him and David Tennant must find it physically impossible to kiss half heartedly or half assed because everyone one of both of their on screen kisses. Damn. Good Omens season 3 will absolutely (in my brain at the very least) consist of that
@selenekallanwriter
I came here because of my Good Omens obsession, but this song is awesome!
@meredithhadaway5512
Here via the Michael Sheen/Good Omens fandom, and did not disappoint on that level, but oh goodness also I need to listen to more Manics again. So good. x
@jaredm9679
Good on you Meredith, keep listening;-)
@felicitytoad
🦧
@roof6592
Same jdndjdn
@yarathsin
Good omens brought me here 🙋❤
@laurareven2548
Same here
@androgum
Manics, Michael Sheen, Anna Friel - what a combination!