Mink DeVille (formed 1974; split 1986) was an American rock band that forme… Read Full Bio ↴Mink DeVille (formed 1974; split 1986) was an American rock band that formed in San Francisco but is best known for its association with early punk bands at New York’s CBGB nightclub and also for being a showcase for the eclectic music of Willy DeVille. The band recorded six albums during the years 1977 to 1985, reaching their peak of mainstream success with their lively 1977 single "Spanish Stroll".

Except for frontman Willy DeVille, the original members of the band played only on the first two albums ('Cabretta' and 'Return to Magenta'). For the remaining albums and for tours, Willy DeVille assembled musicians to play under the name Mink DeVille. After 1985, when Willy DeVille began recording and touring under his own name (saying that he felt tired of being referred to as 'Mink' after performances), his backup bands were sometimes called 'The Mink DeVille Band,' an allusion to the earlier 'Mink DeVille' group.

End Of The Line
Mink DeVille Lyrics

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Here comes the night
Just one more night following me down.
Stay clear the light,
Just one more time while I strall around.
If you want the score
I'll turn my head while this here thing goes down.

And I can't help but feel

And I can't help but feel
Is this the end of the line
Is this the end of the line.

Spilling over,spilling over
Still I can't get my fill.
Ooh,spillin' over,spillin' over
Still I can't get my fill.

You hide it well
So hide your eyes
While I get my face straighten down.
It won't take long
So wait in the hall
And I'll be right down.

Here comes the night
Just one more night following me down.
And I can't help but fee
I can't help but feel
This is the end of the line.
This is the end of the line.

This is the end of the line.
This is the end of the line.

Overall Meaning

In "End of the Line" by Mink DeVille, the singer seems to be reflecting on the end of a relationship. He begins by acknowledging the darkness of the moment, stating "Here comes the night" and asking for the light to be turned off. He then offers to "turn [his] head while this here thing goes down" - perhaps suggesting that he knows the relationship is coming to an end, but is willing to ignore it for now.

As the song continues, the singer describes feeling as though he is "spilling over", unable to get his fill. Despite this, he encourages his partner to hide their emotions, perhaps trying to avoid a confrontation or difficult conversation. Finally, he repeats the lines "Is this the end of the line" several times, as though trying to come to terms with the finality of the situation.

Overall, the song suggests a sense of resignation and melancholy around the end of a relationship. The singer seems to be struggling to accept that it's over, but at the same time recognizes the inevitability of it all.

Line by Line Meaning

Here comes the night
Another night is beginning

Just one more night following me down.
The singer feels like the night is chasing them

Stay clear the light,
Avoid the brightness

Just one more time while I strall around.
The artist wants to waste time aimlessly

If you want the score
If you want to know what's happening

I'll turn my head while this here thing goes down.
The singer will pretend not to see what's happening

And I can't help but feel
The singer is overwhelmed with emotions

Is this the end of the line
Is this the end of the road

Spilling over,spilling over
Overwhelmed with feelings

Still I can't get my fill.
But still not satisfied

You hide it well
You're doing a good job concealing it