End of the Year
Other Lives Lyrics


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It's the end of the year
It's the end of the year
But it's not too late
It's the end of the year
It's the end of the year
But it's not too late
It's the end of the year
It's the end of the year
But it's not too late
To start again
I've got sunshine
I've got laughter
Hello blue skies
There and afterward
You've got lucky
This disaster
And there you stay now
Here and afterward
This passing sleep
Won't bother me
I'm gone
This time of year
Won't bring us tears
I've gone too far
And there you are
On the western front
Daylight's in front of you
Your heart caves in
And there you go




Off on your own
December's gone

Overall Meaning

At its surface, the lyrics to Other Lives' song "End of the Year" seem to be about the transition from one year to another. However, through careful analysis, the lyrics reveal themselves to be about the cycle of life and the idea that it's never too late to start anew. The repetition of "it's the end of the year" serves as a reminder that time is passing, and the singer acknowledges that they "gotten lucky" to have survived any disasters that may have occurred in the past year. The lines "this passing sleep won't bother me / I'm gone" could be interpreted as a symbol of leaving old habits behind, and the utilization of "sunshine" and "blue skies" as metaphors for new beginnings reinforces this idea.


The chorus further emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of new opportunities. The phrase "it's not too late to start again" reflects the belief that regardless of past mistakes or missteps, there is always room for growth and progress. The last lines of the song, "December's gone," can be seen as a metaphor for moving forward and letting go of any lingering regrets or negative emotions. Ultimately, "End of the Year" is a reminder that the end of one chapter does not signify the end of one's journey, and that there is always potential for growth and change.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the end of the year
The year is coming to an end


It's the end of the year
The year is coming to an end


But it's not too late
Despite the year coming to an end, there's still time to achieve


It's the end of the year
The year is coming to an end


It's the end of the year
The year is coming to an end


But it's not too late
Despite the year coming to an end, there's still time to achieve


It's the end of the year
The year is coming to an end


It's the end of the year
The year is coming to an end


But it's not too late
Despite the year coming to an end, there's still time to achieve


To start again
You can always start afresh


I've got sunshine
I'm happy


I've got laughter
I'm having fun


Hello blue skies
Beautiful weather is here


There and afterward
Things will be okay in the future


You've got lucky
You've been fortunate


This disaster
Something went wrong


And there you stay now
You're stuck now


Here and afterward
Things will be okay in the future


This passing sleep
Not being productive or active


Won't bother me
It doesn't affect me


I'm gone
I'm leaving


This time of year
End of the year


Won't bring us tears
It won't make us sad


I've gone too far
I've accomplished a lot


And there you are
You're still where you were


On the western front
In a difficult position


Daylight's in front of you
New opportunities are available


Your heart caves in
You lose hope


And there you go
You're headed in a new direction


Off on your own
Alone on your journey


December's gone
The month of December has passed




Writer(s): Colby Dean Owens, Jonathan Patrick Mooney, Joshua Todd Onstott, Jesse Michael Tabish, Eric Ray Kiner Copyright: Watering Horse Music, Chrysalis Music

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This Album has been THE surprise HIT of the year for me (although it came out in 2009)> Seeing them Live at the Paradise/Boston this Fall proved their simple brilliance is better experienced in person...

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Thanks for putting this up! Been looking for it for a while:)

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Happy new year folks!

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This song.

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2020 will end someday

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Tomorrow.

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December 2020 anyone?

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1:21 ;))))

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