There Is An End
The Greenhornes Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
(From Broken Flowers Soundtrack)
Words disappear,
Words weren't so clear,
Only echos passing through the night.
The lines on my face,
Your fingers once traced,
Fading reflection of what was.
Thoughts re-arrange,
Familar now strange,
All my skin is drifting on the wind.
Spring brings the rain,
With winter comes pain,
Every season has an end.
I try to see through the disguise,
But the clouds were there,
Blocking out the sun (the sun).
Thoughts re-arrange,
Familar now strange,
All my skin is drifting on the wind.
Spring brings the rain,
With winter comes pain,
Every season has an end.
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end.
The song "There Is An End" by The Greenhornes featuring Holly Golightly is a melancholic and introspective piece that dwells on the transience of life and its endless cycles. The opening lines "Words disappear, words weren't so clear, only echos passing through the night" set the tone for a sense of loss and confusion that permeates throughout the song. The singer seems to be grappling with the impermanence of love, memories, and time itself, as symbolized by "the lines on my face, your fingers once traced, fading reflection of what was."
The lyrics then shift to the idea that our perceptions and feelings about life can change over time, as "thoughts re-arrange, familiar now strange, all my skin is drifting on the wind." The use of nature imagery here, such as the arrival of spring and its accompanying rain or the pain that comes with winter, further emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and its bittersweet reality. Ultimately, the song concludes with the repeated phrase "there's an end," a simple yet powerful reminder of the inevitability of our mortal existence.
Overall, "There Is An End" is a poignant meditation on the human experience, one that acknowledges both the beauty and the fragility of life. Its lyrics and melody resonate with a sense of wistfulness and acceptance, inviting us to contemplate our own place in the grand cycle of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Words disappear,
The words that once meant so much have vanished without a trace.
Words weren't so clear,
The words that were spoken were never easy to understand.
Only echos passing through the night.
All that remains are faint echoes, lost in the darkness of night.
The lines on my face,
The marks of time etched on my face.
Your fingers once traced,
The way you touched me once, now just a memory.
Fading reflection of what was.
A memory of what once was slowly fading away.
Thoughts re-arrange,
My thoughts are constantly changing and shifting.
Familar now strange,
Things that were once familiar now seem foreign and unknown.
All my skin is drifting on the wind.
Everything that makes me who I am is being carried away by the wind.
Spring brings the rain,
New beginnings also bring change and sadness.
With winter comes pain,
The coldness of winter can bring feelings of sorrow.
Every season has an end.
All good things must come to an end at some point.
I try to see through the disguise,
I attempt to look past the facade, to what is real.
But the clouds were there,
But sometimes clouds and obstacles get in the way.
Blocking out the sun (the sun).
Preventing us from seeing the light and goodness in life.
There's an end,
No matter how much we try to hold on, everything has a finite end.
There's an end,
All things, even the best and most beautiful, must come to an end eventually.
There's an end,
We cannot escape the inevitable passing of time, and the ultimate end of all things.
There's an end,
Whether we like it or not, everything in this world is only temporary, and will eventually come to an end.
There's an end.
Acceptance of the transient nature of our existence is essential to living a fulfilling life.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ClueVios
Words disappear,
Words weren't so clear,
Only echos passing through the night.
The lines on my face,
Your fingers once traced,
Fading reflection of what was.
Thoughts re-arrange,
Familar now strange,
All my skin is drifting on the wind.
Spring brings the rain,
With winter comes pain,
Every season has an end.
I try to see through the disguise,
But the clouds were there,
Blocking out the sun (the sun).
Thoughts re-arrange,
Familar now strange,
All my skin is drifting on the wind.
Spring brings the rain,
With winter comes pain,
Every season has an end.
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end
@slave_to_cinema
2024... almost forgot how badass this song is. Still shedding the past.
@the_vintage_feeling
Jim Jarmusch is such a charismatic director.
If you haven't watched Broken Flowers yet, don't postopone it any longer.
Great film, sublime soundtrack; including this song.
@potisgreen420
Sleep's Dopesmoke is on that B!!!!!!
@stevef4010
Yes, that's how I found this song. It's absolutely perfect for the movie.
@ClioD
Great movie, great song!
@latrace1986
I remember first hearing this song from the Broken Flowers soundtrack (like everyone else) and remember being blown away by it. And now, ~15 or so years later, it's still amazing.
@lamylam4873
Same for me. I always think of this song to put an end to all things negative and appreciate the present of positive things
@KookooBird-fs2bz
I also heard it from that film. But first I listened to it on commercial for jeans or clothes I think. At least it was a music channel like MTV. Didn't have internet then or a smartphone. I don't remember how I found it but with my first Sony smartphone (non Android though), I had TrackID, something like Shazam.
@ShellyBomb
2/12/2024 ~ Me too! Just watched "Broken Flowers" (once again!) - and - always loved this song, the first time I heard it when the movie originally came out! It's got a 1960s vibe with a modern twist ... 💐
@ARokanten
True