Till the Bitter End
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Through sleet and snow,
And storm and hail
Through every degradation
And betrayal
Past rhyme, and reason,
And beyond the pale,
Darling, I will love you
[Chorus]
Till the bitter end...
And all the bitter moments till then

Through time and tomb,
And Tim and Tom
Through pro and con,
And quid pro quo, and qualm
Through tidal wave
And asteroid and bomb
Darling, I will love you

[Chorus]

And when your charms begin to face
And when you feel old and afraid
I'll scratch beneath
Your shoulder blade
And whisper

My love is deeper than I show
Remember what I said
Through sleet and snow...
So even though I know you have to go
Darling I will love you





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song Till the Bitter End is a declaration of love - a promise to love someone unconditionally, no matter what may come. The lyrics evoke images of fierce loyalty and devotion that weather any storm. The singer pledges love not only in pleasant times but also in times of hardship, loss, and betrayal. The line "through every degradation and betrayal" suggests that the singer knows the relationship will be tested but promises to stand by their partner's side.


The song's chorus is a powerful repetition of the opening verse, "Till the bitter end... And all the bitter moments till then." This refrain emphasizes that the singer is in it for the long haul, committed to loving their partner until the very end, no matter how challenging the journey may be. The lyrics also suggest that this type of love is not only deep but also selfless. The song's final verse reinforces that the singer's love is not only sincere but also transformative, promising to stand by their partner through time and the changes that it brings.


Line by Line Meaning

Through sleet and snow,
Through the toughest and harshest of conditions


And storm and hail
And even in situations of intense difficulty


Through every degradation
Through any form of humiliation or reduction in status


And betrayal
And even in times of disloyalty or abandonment


Past rhyme, and reason,
Beyond explanation or rationalization


And beyond the pale,
And even beyond the limits of what is acceptable or reasonable


Darling, I will love you
I will love you unconditionally


[Chorus]
Repeating the sentiment of love till the end


Through time and tomb,
Through the passing years and even death


And Tim and Tom
And even the most mundane of names


Through pro and con,
Through arguments for and against


And quid pro quo, and qualm
And through exchanging favors and moments of doubt


Through tidal wave
And through massive harm and destruction


And asteroid and bomb
And even through natural disasters and explosions


Darling, I will love you
I will love you through all of these scenarios


[Chorus]
Repeating the sentiment of love till the end


And when your charms begin to fade
And when your physical beauty starts to diminish


And when you feel old and afraid
And when you start to feel vulnerable and scared


I'll scratch beneath your shoulder blade
I'll provide physical comfort and support


And whisper
And I'll softly say


My love is deeper than I show
My love for you is more profound than my words or actions can express


Remember what I said
Remember that I will love you unconditionally


Through sleet and snow...
Through the toughest and harshest of conditions


So even though I know you have to go
Even though I know you may leave someday


Darling I will love you
I will always love you


[Chorus]
Repeating the sentiment of love till the end




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