End of the World
Plains Lyrics


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This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing

I found Jesus the other day
He was eating hamburgers in a Chevrolet
Didn't have time to save the day, oh no

You go ahead, I'mma stay back
Don't wanna get caught in a freak attack
Don't wanna throw down with a maniac, oh no

But if I don't go out tonight, don't go out tonight
How will I fall in love?
But if I don't go out tonight, don't go out tonight
How will I fall in love?

This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing
This might be the end of the world
So it's time to take some chances
Let's all get up, up, up
Let's fall in love, love, love
Until time is up, up, up
Let's fall in love, love, love

All flights grounded at JFK
There's a hurricane blowing almost everyday
Fault lines rumbling, about to quake, oh no

Tv's got me paranoid
Wall street crashed into a void
Losing my job to an android, oh no

But if I don't go out tonight, don't go out tonight
How will I fall in love?
But if I don't go out tonight, don't go out tonight
How will I fall in love?

This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing
This might be the end of the world
So it's time to take some chances
Let's all get up, up, up
Let's fall in love, love, love
Until time is up, up, up
Let's fall in love, love, love

This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing

This might be the end of the world
(End of the world)
So we might as well keep dancing
(Keep dancing, yea)
This might be the end of the world
(End of the world, oooo)
So it's time to take some chances
(Take chances, yea)
Let's all get up, up, up
Let's fall in love, love, love
Until time is up, up, up
Let's fall in love, love, love

This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing

This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing

This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing





This might be the end of the world
So we might as well keep dancing

Overall Meaning

Plains's song "End of the world" is a reflection on the apocalyptic fears that have become more prevalent in recent years. The lyrics suggest that there are many things happening in the world that make people paranoid and worried about the future, such as natural disasters, political turmoil, and technological advancements that could render human workers redundant. Despite all of these challenges, the singer encourages listeners to keep dancing and to take chances in life.


The first verse mentions finding Jesus eating hamburgers in a Chevrolet, which is likely a reference to the common American stereotype of Jesus as a laid-back, car-loving guy. The singer reflects on the idea that even Jesus wouldn't have time to "save the day" in the face of some of the larger societal problems that have people feeling helpless. In the second verse, the lyrics mention JFK airport grounding all flights, a hurricane blowing almost every day, and the possibility of an earthquake, all of which highlight the chaos that surrounds us.


Despite all of this, the chorus encourages listeners to keep dancing and fall in love. This can be interpreted as a message to live life to the fullest even in the face of impending doom. The repeated "This might be the end of the world" refrain adds to the sense of urgency and the idea that we should make the most of the time we have left.


In conclusion, "End of the world" by Plains is a song that encourages listeners to keep dancing and take chances even in the face of societal upheaval and potential disaster. The lyrics acknowledge the chaos and uncertainty that surrounds us but suggest that we should make the most of the time we have left and find joy in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

This might be the end of the world
Despite the possibility that this could be the end of the world, we should not give up and instead keep going.


So we might as well keep dancing
Since we cannot control the end of the world, we might as well keep living and enjoying ourselves while we still can.


I found Jesus the other day
I had a significant experience that made me feel like I found meaning, purpose or hope


He was eating hamburgers in a Chevrolet
My experience of finding meaning/purpose/hope was in a place I didn't expect, like seeing Jesus eating hamburgers in a car.


Didn't have time to save the day, oh no
Despite my experience, I didn't have enough time or ability to prevent a bad situation from happening.


You go ahead, I'mma stay back
I am choosing to not engage in an action and instead watch from a distance.


Don't wanna get caught in a freak attack
I am avoiding a situation that could potentially put me in harm's way.


Don't wanna throw down with a maniac, oh no
I don't want to confront or argue with someone who is irrational or dangerous.


But if I don't go out tonight, don't go out tonight How will I fall in love?
I am concerned that I might miss out on something important, like finding love or connection, if I don't take risks.


Let's all get up, up, up Let's fall in love, love, love Until time is up, up, up Let's fall in love, love, love
We should choose to live in the moment and find love and joy until the end comes.


All flights grounded at JFK There's a hurricane blowing almost everyday Fault lines rumbling, about to quake, oh no
There are many natural disasters and signs of instability happening in the world that add to the uncertainty and fear of the end of the world.


Tv's got me paranoid Wall street crashed into a void Losing my job to an android, oh no
The media, economy, and technology are contributing to a sense of anxiety and hopelessness over the future.


This might be the end of the world (End of the world) So it's time to take some chances (Take chances, yea)
Since we don't know when the world will end, we should take risks and live life more fully.


This might be the end of the world So we might as well keep dancing
Even in the face of the possibility of the world ending, we should continue to enjoy ourselves and find happiness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Jay Day, Tom Higgenson, Timothy John Lopez

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RK

There’s probably an even more impressive deadly back up plane to this one if they’re revealing the e4b

Eline Blind

Ya this seems a bit out of date. I'm sure they have a new setup.

James Barnett

Lol you're giving them way too much credit 🤣 overestimating your capability is the same as underestimating the enemies

Daniel Maya

The TRB3?

Daniel Wall

No, these aircraft date from the late 80s or early 90s, they were even filmed taking off after the 11th September attacks!

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Parker Jaco

“Potentially more secure than the pentagon”
The pentagon being hit with a plane:👁👄👁

David Jolliffe

Yeah riiiight! Pentagon was hit by a plane? despite over 130 CCTV cameras not capturing one single image, a low trajectory that had it a few feet off the ground that no pilot has been able to replicate in any simulator, no wings or tail broken off, and a relatively small entrance hole that penetrated through multiple layers of reinforced concrete. And Dick Cheney sat there getting updates of its approach for over 20 minutes, (as testified under oath by Larry Manetta) & he still chose to do nothing about it. That’s one hell of a plane ✈️! Almost sounds like the kind of damage caused by a missile. Lucky for the US Govt, their citizens are mostly compliant & not particularly bright.

Angry Combat Wombat

@adhi shakthi 😆🤦‍♂️

Angry Combat Wombat

@ThatKidBryan That's just stupid. People could literally see that happen from miles away. Even a hypersonic missile would get spotted by someone or caught on camera by something. That's just ridiculously nonsensical. If anything they would have used covertly pre-planted explosives

Angry Combat Wombat

@R88 Did you just say Harvey Lee Oswald?!... dude.. too soon

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