Beginning Of The End
Rage Lyrics


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In the top of the trees all these eyes follow me.
All is black, like the crows, stiff my neck as it bows.
On my knees I will play among death and decay,
And it blackens the sun as the end has begun.

I never saw the mighty spirits
That gathered now to purity the world.
It is the time of the changing season,
The cleaning hands of water. Wind and fire - feel the fire.

Winter rides the wings of heaven
Sorrow marches through the land.
This is the beginning of the end.

And the flood rises higher, swallows cities alive.
Still the flames' hunger grows, taking over our homes.
In the eye of the storm, gods creation reborn.
666 in our hearts, it will tear us apart.

This is the age of the sunlight children
And from the ashes we'll build it up again.
The curtain of the night will fall down
And stronger, wiser than before we'll stand - take my hand.

Winter rides the wings of heaven
Sorrow marches through the land.
This is the beginning of the end.
Darkness covers lonely faces,




Merciful death takes their hand.
This is the beginning of the end.

Overall Meaning

The song "Beginning of the End" by the German band Rage speaks of the apocalypse and the end of the world. The first stanza describes a feeling of being watched, possibly by death or an otherworldly force, with the imagery of black crows and a sun that is blackened. The second stanza speaks of purification, as if the apocalypse is a necessary cleansing that will ultimately lead to rebirth. There are also mentions of Winter and sorrow, emphasizing the bleakness of the situation.


In the third stanza, the imagery becomes more graphic, with floods and flames destroying cities and home. The reference to 666 in their hearts is a nod to the biblical "mark of the beast" that signifies allegiance to the Antichrist. The song then takes a turn, speaking of the "sunlight children" who will emerge from the ashes to rebuild. The final stanza is hopeful, with the idea that humanity will stand stronger and wiser than before.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a warning about the consequences of neglecting the planet and the importance of preparing for the inevitable end. It also speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of rebirth after destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

In the top of the trees all these eyes follow me.
I feel like I'm being watched by unseen forces while I stand in a dark, creepy forest.


All is black, like the crows, stiff my neck as it bows.
The darkness around me is so thick it feels like it's weighing down on me and making me feel powerless.


On my knees I will play among death and decay,
I'm surrounded by decay and loss, and it's almost like I'm playing a game with death.


And it blackens the sun as the end has begun.
The darkness and decay around me feels like the end of the world, and it's starting to affect everything, even the sun in the sky.


I never saw the mighty spirits
I've always been blind to the powerful, unseen forces that govern the world.


That gathered now to purity the world.
These same forces are coming together now to cleanse and purify the world of its ills.


It is the time of the changing season,
This is a time of great change and upheaval in the world, as old ways give way to new ones.


The cleaning hands of water.
The element of water is associated with this profound transformation, and it is cleansing and renewing the earth.


Wind and fire - feel the fire.
The elemental forces of wind and fire are also involved in this transformation, and their power is intense and tangible.


Winter rides the wings of heaven
Winter, the season of death and decay, seems to be carried on the very wings of heaven itself.


Sorrow marches through the land.
Everywhere I look, all I can see is sadness and despair, as sorrow washes over the world like a wave.


This is the beginning of the end.
All the signs seem to point to the fact that the end of the world is coming, and it may already be here.


And the flood rises higher, swallows cities alive.
A great flood is coming, and it will completely engulf entire cities and communities.


Still the flames' hunger grows, taking over our homes.
At the same time, the flames of destruction are also spreading, devouring everything in their path, including our homes and the things we hold dear.


In the eye of the storm, gods creation reborn.
Despite all this chaos and destruction, there is a sense that something new and beautiful will be born from it all, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.


666 in our hearts, it will tear us apart.
The mark of the beast is present in all our hearts, and this will ultimately lead to our downfall and demise.


This is the age of the sunlight children
Despite all these dire warnings and predictions of doom, there is also a sense of hope, that a new age is dawning, one ruled by the children of the sun.


And from the ashes we'll build it up again.
Whatever comes, there is always the possibility of rebuilding and starting anew, even from the ashes of destruction and despair.


The curtain of the night will fall down
Eventually, the long, dark night that has descended upon the world will come to an end.


And stronger, wiser than before we'll stand - take my hand.
When that happens, we will be stronger and wiser than ever before, and we will be able to face whatever comes our way together, hand in hand.


Darkness covers lonely faces,
Despite whatever hopes we may have for the future, the present is still a bleak and lonely time for many people, as darkness continues to blanket the world.


Merciful death takes their hand.
For some, the only end to their pain and struggle will be the merciful release of death.


This is the beginning of the end.
And so the cycle of life and death continues, and the world moves inexorably towards its ultimate conclusion, whatever that may be.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY NICHOLS, MICHAEL MUNRO

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