All Good Things Come to an End
Nelly Furtado攀 Lyrics
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Don't like reality
It's way too clear to me
But really life is dandy
We are what we don't see
Missed everything daydreaming
[Chorus:]
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end
Come to an end come to an
Why do all good things come to end?
Come to an end come to an
Why do all good things come to an end?
Traveling I only stop at exits
Wondering if I'll stay
Young and restless
Living this way I stress less
I want to pull away when the dream dies
The pain sets in and I don't cry
I only feel gravity and I wonder why
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end
Come to an end come to an
Why do all good things come to end?
Come to an end come to an
Why do all good things come to an end?
Well the dogs were whistling a new tune
Barking at the new moon
Hoping it would come soon so that they could
Dogs were whistling a new tune
Barking at the new moon
Hoping it would come soon so that they could
Die die die die die
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end
Flames to dust
Lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end
Come to an end come to an
Why do all good things come to end?
Come to an end come to an
Why do all good things come to an end?
Well the dogs were barking at a new moon
Whistling a new tune
Hoping it would come soon
And the sun was wondering if it should stay away for a day til the feeling went away
And the sky was falling on the clouds were dropping and
The rain forgot how to bring salvation
The dogs were barking at the new moon
Whistling a new tune
Hoping it would come soon so that they could die.
The lyrics of Nelly Furtado's "All Good Things Come to an End" tackle the melancholic but realistic notion that nothing lasts forever, even the good things. The opening lines "Honestly what will become of me / Don't like reality / It's way too clear to me" suggest a sense of unease with life as it is, but Furtado then acknowledges that "life is dandy" but also "We are what we don't see / Missed everything daydreaming." This speaks to the idea of living in the present moment and not putting too much stock in daydreaming, as it can cause one to miss out on real experiences.
The chorus "Flames to dust / Lovers to friends / Why do all good things come to an end" reinforces the theme of impermanence, specifically in terms of romantic relationships. The following lines "Traveling I only stop at exits / Wondering if I'll stay / Young and restless / Living this way I stress less / I want to pull away when the dream dies / The pain sets in and I don't cry / I only feel gravity and I wonder why" denote a sense of searching for meaning and purpose while acknowledging the fleeting nature of life.
The final verse "Well the dogs were whistling a new tune / Barking at the new moon / Hoping it would come soon so that they could / Die die die" paints a somewhat bleak portrait of the inevitability of time passing and things coming to an end. The song ultimately suggests that while it's natural to mourn the end of good things, it's important to find meaning and joy in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Honestly what will become of me
I am unsure of what the future holds for me
Don't like reality
I am not fond of the current situation I am in
It's way too clear to me
I am fully aware of my surroundings and it's too much to handle
But really life is dandy
Despite the struggles, life is still good
We are what we don't see
Our true selves are often hidden from us
Missed everything daydreaming
I have missed out on many things while lost in my thoughts
Flames to dust
Passionate love turns into heartbreak
Lovers to friends
Intimate relationships can turn into platonic friendships
Why do all good things come to an end
Why do positive experiences have to come to a close?
Come to an end come to an
Everything eventually reaches its conclusion
Traveling I only stop at exits
I never really settle down in one place for too long
Wondering if I'll stay
Questioning whether or not I will find a permanent home
Young and restless
I am still figuring things out and feeling anxious
Living this way I stress less
I am learning to let go of unnecessary worries by living in a carefree manner
I want to pull away when the dream dies
As soon as something I hoped for falls through, I want to separate myself from it
The pain sets in and I don't cry
Emotional distress overwhelms me to the point where I can't even cry
I only feel gravity and I wonder why
I feel a sense of heaviness and wonder why things have to be so difficult
Well the dogs were whistling a new tune
The world is changing and something new is happening
Barking at the new moon
Sensing that a significant shift is about to occur
Hoping it would come soon so that they could
Eagerly anticipating a change that will improve their situation
Die die die die die
Desiring to let go of their current state of being and start anew
And the sun was wondering if it should stay away for a day til the feeling went away
The sun symbolizes hope and it's uncertain if it will stay present during a tough time
And the sky was falling on the clouds were dropping and
The world feels chaotic and even nature is reflecting that
The rain forgot how to bring salvation
The rain can no longer clear away the negativity and provide comfort
Contributed by Kaitlyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.