End of the Road
Nick Luebke Lyrics
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When we could have fun in
a million one ways
Young and innocent,
none of us knew the president
And santa was the man
cuz his toy supply was infinite
Reliving it, with all the friends made
Hanging out every day, i'm meeting
when the bell rang
Try to behave,
i remember each day
Stupid things that i did from K to 12th grade
Uh, That life was all gravy, but lately,
I'm wishing i was 18
Got a lot more stacked on my plate,
see it's crazy
It's the end of the road
Where i call home
That life, that life i've know
Transition is a mission,
just tryna make it on my own
Friends i've made, i would not trade
One single day
'Cuz memories, they never fade!
No more desks, no more class
Now it's time that u pick my path
Do i get moving, instead of working 9-5?
Flying 'round the world every
night performing live?
So i sit way back, try to paint it out
Living life on the road and what it's all about
All the paths i've paved is at the final route
I can't the but it is right now
So I'm pushing all my chips in
'Til i really don't know when
Fly as high as i can,
well i'm holding on to the beat
and to the mic stand
Oh, if my dream don't last
I'll think back to the past
To the good old days
'Cuz memories won't fade
It's the end of the road
Where i call home
That life, that life i've know
Transition is a mission,
just tryna make it on my own
Friends i've made, i would not trade
One single day
'Cuz memories, they never fade!
Lost track of the time
Thinking it would all be fine
Now i don't see light
Lay awake just think 'bout life
Stuck 'cuz i can't choose
Scared of my next move
Life's one long mystery
What will your mission be?
It's the end of the road
Where i call home
That life, that life i've know
Transition is a mission,
just tryna make it on my own
Friends i've made, i would not trade
One single day
'Cuz memories, they never fade!
The lyrics of Nick Luebke's song End of the Road take listeners on a nostalgic journey to the carefree days of childhood when the biggest stress was trying to behave in school. The singer recalls the days when he was young and innocent and had no knowledge or interest in politics, and the only person he cared about was Santa Claus, who had an infinite supply of toys. He reflects on the memories he has made with his friends, whom he wouldn't trade for anything, for they have helped him to form the person he is today. He acknowledges that transition is a mission, and he is trying to make it on his own as he ventures onto the next phase of his life. The end of the road, which had been his home, is now beckoning him to pursue his dreams and passions, instead of settling for a regular 9-5 job. The lyrics suggest that even though he is unsure of what the future holds, he is willing to take the leap of faith and explore the world, holding on to his beat and his mic stand, as he pursues his passion for music.
The lyrics of the End of the Road resonate with people who are on the cusp of adulthood and are grappling with the idea of leaving their childhood behind and charting a new path forward. These lyrics serve as a reminder that memories of simpler times with friends and family are always with us, and that we should never forget the moments that have made us who we are today.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm thinking way back, to the recess days
Looking back on my childhood when my biggest concern was having fun during recess
When we could have fun in a million one ways
During those days, we found so many different ways to enjoy ourselves
Young and innocent, none of us knew the president
Back then, we were too young and carefree to know or care about politics
And Santa was the man cuz his toy supply was infinite
In our minds, Santa was the ultimate hero because he seemed to have an endless supply of toys
Reliving it, with all the friends made
Looking back on those days, and all the great friendships I made
Hanging out every day, I'm meeting when the bell rang
Spending time with my friends every day, and always looking forward to seeing them at school
Try to behave, I remember each day
Trying my best to be well-behaved and make the most of each day
Stupid things that I did from K to 12th grade
Recalling all the silly mistakes I made throughout my entire school career, from kindergarten to senior year
That life was all gravy, but lately, I'm wishing I was 18
Although I loved my carefree childhood, lately I've been wishing I could go back to the age of 18
Got a lot more stacked on my plate, see it's crazy
My current responsibilities and challenges are overwhelming in comparison to my childhood
It's the end of the road where I call home
I've reached a turning point in my life where the place and atmosphere that I once called home no longer feels the same
That life, that life I've known, transition is a mission, just tryna make it on my own
Although it's tough navigating through this period of change, I'm trying my best to find my way on my own
Friends I've made, I would not trade one single day
I cherish the friends I made during my childhood and wouldn't trade my memories with them for anything
'Cuz memories, they never fade!
Memories of my childhood will stay with me forever, never to be forgotten
No more desks, no more class, now it's time that you pick my path
I've finished my formal education and must now choose which path to take in life
Do I get moving instead of working 9-5? Flying 'round the world every night performing live?
I must decide between following a traditional career path or pursuing a more unconventional career in the music industry
So I sit way back, try to paint it out, living life on the road and what it's all about
I take a step back to reflect on my life on the road and what it truly means to me
All the paths I've paved is at the final route, I can't the but it is right now
I realize that all the choices and decisions I've made in the past have led me to where I am today
So I'm pushing all my chips in 'til I really don't know when, fly as high as I can, well I'm holding on to the beat and to the mic stand
I'm taking a risk and giving it my all, pursuing my dream of a music career with everything I've got
Oh, if my dream don't last, I'll think back to the past, to the good old days, 'cuz memories won't fade
If my music career doesn't work out, I'll look back on my cherished memories from my childhood
Lost track of the time, thinking it would all be fine, now I don't see light, lay awake just think 'bout life
I underestimated the difficulties I would face in adulthood, causing me to feel lost and uncertain about my future
Stuck 'cuz I can't choose, scared of my next move, life's one long mystery, what will your mission be?
I feel stuck because I can't decide which path to take, feeling fear and uncertainty about what my true calling in life is
Contributed by Isaac B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pandatapoint874
2022, still going strong on my playlist!
@bastigodmichl6846
2020 still hearing this song. Underrated af
@ianvenez4035
Imagine creating something where people come back after 9 years, just awesome
@DreaminggForever
Wow it’s been a good year or two since I listened to this song. The nostalgia
@DreaminggForever
Still here haha
@radosawszymanski2113
TRR 2013 !!!!
@dragazie
NOSTALGIA WTF
@balvanovic4
Milan Dragačević oh man sad that it didn't get more love..
@LordOfBros
TRR!
@cequiestbon3676
When i heard this song it made think back and get upset also this is my favorite song from nick, i got upset because i thought way back to the good old days