End of Time
Mantra Lyrics


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A noose
A noose
A noose
A noose

You slip
And fall apart again
Bargaining chip on your shoulder
I stand and watch as you choose
You choose
Between the handshake and the noose
The noose

And I wanted you to be mine
But you wanted to be free
Got a gun and a peace sign
Till the end of time

I'm yours
To open up
Just like a tigercub centrefold
I stand to lose
To lose
Between the handshake and the noose
The noose


And I wanted you to be mine
But you wanted to be free
Got a gun and a peace sign
Till the end of time
Till the end of time

The end of time
The end of time
The end of time
The end of time
The end of time
The end of time
The end of time
The end

A noose
A noose




A noose
A noose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mantra's song "End of Time" convey a sense of struggle and conflict between two people. The repeated mention of a noose throughout the song suggests a metaphorical representation of a situation that feels constricting and suffocating, possibly representing a feeling of being trapped or in danger.


The lines "You slip and fall apart again / Bargaining chip on your shoulder" reveal a pattern of instability and vulnerability in one of the individuals involved. This person continuously finds themselves in a state of disarray and carries emotional baggage, which they use as a way to negotiate or protect themselves.


The choice between a handshake and a noose symbolizes a crucial decision that needs to be made. It represents a dichotomy between finding resolution and connection through communication (handshake) or succumbing to a destructive path (noose). The repetition of the word "choose" emphasizes the weight and significance of this decision.


The following lines, "And I wanted you to be mine / But you wanted to be free / Got a gun and a peace sign / Till the end of time," express a yearning for a deeper connection or commitment. However, the other person desires freedom and independence, resulting in a paradoxical mix of aggression (gun) and peace-seeking (peace sign) intentions. The phrase "till the end of time" suggests an eternal longing or desire that persists despite the divergent desires of both individuals.


The final repetition of "The end of time" reinforces a sense of finality and possibly the consequences of the choices made. The song ultimately conveys a narrative of two individuals dealing with internal struggles and difficult decisions, suggesting a potential outcome that may not be favorable or sustainable.


Line by Line Meaning

A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom


A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom


A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom


A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom


You slip
You make a mistake or lose control


And fall apart again
And experience emotional or mental breakdown


Bargaining chip on your shoulder
A source of power or leverage that you carry with you


I stand and watch as you choose
I observe as you make a decision


You choose
You make a choice


Between the handshake and the noose
Between trust and potential harm


The noose
The symbol of potential harm


And I wanted you to be mine
And I desired a relationship with you


But you wanted to be free
But you desired freedom and independence


Got a gun and a peace sign
Embracing both aggression and pacifism


Till the end of time
Forever, without limit


I'm yours
I belong to you


To open up
To be vulnerable and reveal myself


Just like a tigercub centrefold
As captivating and exposed as a tiger cub in a magazine centerfold


I stand to lose
I face the possibility of losing


To lose
To experience loss


Between the handshake and the noose
Between trust and potential harm


The noose
The symbol of potential harm


The end of time
The ultimate conclusion or cessation


The end of time
The ultimate conclusion or cessation


The end of time
The ultimate conclusion or cessation


The end of time
The ultimate conclusion or cessation


The end of time
The ultimate conclusion or cessation


The end of time
The ultimate conclusion or cessation


The end of time
The ultimate conclusion or cessation


The end
The finality or conclusion


A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom


A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom


A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom


A noose
A symbol of imprisonment and impending doom




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Simon Stark, Rob Emms, Rich Leeds

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@endoftimemusic

Hi! It would seem that some of this “End of Time”s music got mixed up on my artist channel somehow. I’ve tried contacting YouTube and my distributor about the issue with no response. This song, along with Objects and Forms appear on my channel. Would you be able to contact them about this issue?

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