End Of Time
Motörhead Lyrics

Standing at the window
Starting off by describing the physical location, which goes with the state of mind: standing, waiting, looking at the wall implies boredom.

Looking at the wall
This mundane activity gives way to a more dangerous and exciting one, looking for a killer, in the imagination.

Looking for a killer
There is an urge and excitement to experience things, even if they are dangerous or deadly.

No one there at all
Disappointed by reality, in which there's no killer, just emptiness.

Waiting for a hero
Still waiting, eager to find someone to look up to or be saved by, but nothing happens.

Still no one there
Continued disappointment and frustration with reality, no heroes appear.

Maybe no more heroes
Acceptance of a possible reality: there are no more heroes to save the day.

I don't fucking care
Rejection of the whole idea and focus on oneself and survival.

I know I got to live
Acknowledgment of the ultimate goal, to keep on living.

I know I got to die
But death is inevitable, so it's better to live to the fullest.

Half your life ain't truth babe
Realization of how much deception there is in life, and how hard it is to discern what's true.

The other half is lies
The majority of what we hear, see, or experience is fake or untrue.

Nobody knows
Even the truth is relative and subjective, and there's no one absolute source or authority.

Where we crossed the line
A contemplation on how we got to this point of confusion and chaos, and who or what to blame.

Looking for an answer
Still searching for clarity and meaning, but not finding any.

At the end of time
Implication of reaching the end of history or existence, whether metaphorical or literal.

Standing at the border
Another location that suggests liminality or transition, and the feeling of being stuck or trapped.

Looking for a ride
Desperate for a way out or a change of scenery, but no one offers help or support.

Waiting here forever
The sense of time being infinite and pointless, and nothing ever changing or improving.

Dead men at my side
The presence or memory of death and decay, and how it's always near.

Way too many faces
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of people and their expectations or judgments.

Too many rules
Frustration with the complexity and rigidity of society, and how it stifles creativity and freedom.

No one trusts the other
The breakdown of trust and communication among people, and how it leads to conflict and violence.

Paranoid and cruel
Describing the general atmosphere of fear and suspicion, and how it turns people against each other.

Seen the world at peace
Reflecting on the possibility and beauty of harmony and cooperation among nations and cultures.

Seen the world at war
Acknowledging the brutal reality of violence, destruction, and suffering that humanity is capable of.

Politics, religion
Naming the two most controversial and divisive topics in human history, which often lead to conflict and oppression.

Rotten to the core
Being disgusted by the corruption and hypocrisy that often infect these institutionalized belief systems.

Nobody saw
Highlighting the hidden and suppressed history, secrets, and atrocities that society prefers to ignore or forget.

The holy concubine
Referencing a biblical or mythical figure, whose role and significance is ambiguous and mysterious.

Dancing with the devil
A provocative and daring image of embracing evil, temptation, or danger, instead of resisting or rejecting it.

Standing by the ocean
A peaceful and awe-inspiring scenery, contrasting with the turmoil and chaos of the previous lines.

Wishing I could swim
Expressing a desire for freedom, adventure, and exploration, but being unable to achieve it.

Wishing that the future
Concern about what lies ahead, and the uncertainty and anxiety that it brings.

Didn't look so grim
Hoping that there's still some room for optimism and positivity, despite the bleakness of reality.

All the greedy people
Pointing out the pervasive and destructive nature of greed, and its negative impact on society and the environment.

No whats good to get
Showing the futility and absurdity of chasing after material possessions, and how it only leads to more emptiness and dissatisfaction.

Never liked a liar
Emphasizing the importance of honesty, trust, and transparency in human relationships, and how it's rare to find these qualities in people.

That's all we ever get
A bitter and sarcastic commentary on how life is mostly full of deception, betrayal, and disappointments.

Know what you think
Encouraging self-awareness and independent thinking, and advising against blindly following the herd or the authorities.

Know what you've seen
Urging the importance of experience and observation, and how they shape our perception and beliefs.

Half the world is psycho
Using a provocative and exaggerated language to depict the prevalence of mental illness and instability in the world.

The other half is mean
Suggesting that the other half of the world, although seemingly sane, is actually cruel, selfish, and heartless.

And silence rules
Depicting the oppressive and suffocating nature of the status quo, in which people are discouraged from speaking up or asking questions.

So we approve the crime
Describing the twisted logic and morality of a society that condones or even celebrates criminal or unethical behavior, especially by the powerful or the privileged.

Scratching through the garbage
A vivid and visceral image of scavenging through the refuse of civilization, either literally or metaphorically, for survival or meaning.

At the end of time
Repetition of the phrase to emphasize the finality and totality of the themes and emotions explored throughout the song.