Last Day on Earth
Matt Van Lyrics

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So it goes again
This is the end
But do not fear
For we'll meet again my dear

It's the last day on earth
I guess it could be worse
Maybe next time around

I'll try again to make it work
Because I never learn

It's the last day on earth
You're so pretty it hurts
I will see you again
Like a million times before
But I'm bound to get burned

It's the last day on earth
I guess it could be worse
Maybe next time around
I'll try again to make it work
Because I never learn

It's the last day on earth
You're so pretty it hurts
I will see you again

Like a million times before
But I'm bound to get burned

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Van's song Last Day on Earth seem to be about the end of the world, but also about the possibility of new beginnings. The first verse sets the tone for acceptance of the end, telling the listener not to fear it because they will meet their loved ones again. The chorus repeats the titular phrase, "It's the last day on earth," but adds a hint of optimism that maybe in the next life, things will work out differently. The singer laments not having learned from past mistakes, but despite this, seems hopeful for the future.

The second verse adds another layer of complexity to the song. The singer compliments their subject, saying they are "so pretty it hurts," but also acknowledges the relationship has ended in disaster before. This suggests that perhaps the end of the world is a metaphor for the end of a relationship or some other personal catastrophe. The singer admits they'll likely get burned again but remains optimistic about the possibility of reconciliation.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of bittersweet acceptance about endings and beginnings. The singer acknowledges the inevitability of failure and loss but chooses to focus on the hope for a brighter future. The repetition of phrases like "I will see you again, like a million times before," adds to this sense of cyclical inevitability.

Line by Line Meaning

So it goes again
The cycle of life is repeating once more.

This is the end
The end of the world has finally arrived.

But do not fear
Despite the impending doom, there's no need to panic.

For we'll meet again my dear
The artist believes in a reunion in the afterlife.

It's the last day on earth
The apocalypse is in full effect.

I guess it could be worse
There's always a way for things to be worse.

Maybe next time around
The singer is hopeful there will be a next time.

I'll try again to make it work
Despite failing in the past, the artist is determined to do better next time.

Because I never learn
The artist acknowledges their own repeated mistakes.

You're so pretty it hurts
The artist finds their companion's beauty overwhelming.

I will see you again
The singer believes in meeting their companion after death.