End of the World
The Sweethearts Lyrics


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Why does the sun go on shining?
Why does the sea rush to shore?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
'Cause you don't love me anymore
Why do the birds go on singing?
Why do the stars glow above?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when I lost your love
I wake up in the morning and I wonder
Why everything's the same as it was
I can't understand, no, I can't understand
How life goes on the way it does
Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when you said goodbye
Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?




Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when you said goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song "End of the World" by The Sweethearts is a poignant ballad about heartbreak and the overwhelming feeling of grief and loss that comes with the end of a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of disbelief and confusion at the fact that the world continues to go on despite the singer's personal devastation. The opening lines, "Why does the sun go on shining? Why does the sea rush to shore?" suggest a kind of existential questioning of the universe, as if to ask why nature and the forces of the world continue on when the singer's own world has essentially come to an end. The repetition of "Don't they know it's the end of the world?" reinforces this sense of disbelief and hopelessness.


The rest of the verses focus on the singer's own emotional turmoil, as they struggle to come to terms with the reality of the situation. The lines "I wake up in the morning and wonder why everything's the same as it was," capture the feeling of being stuck in time, unable to move forward or make sense of what has happened. The repetition of "Why does my heart go on beating?" underscores the sense of futility that comes with trying to move on and start over.


Overall, "End of the World" is a timeless classic that has resonated with people for generations. It captures the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to come to terms with a devastating loss. The melancholic melody and beautiful harmonies add to the emotional impact of the lyrics, making it a song that continues to give comfort to those who are going through a difficult time.


Line by Line Meaning

Why does the sun go on shining?
Why does the world continue to function normally despite my personal troubles?


Why does the sea rush to shore?
Why does nature continue to follow its pattern when my life has been turned upside down?


Don't they know it's the end of the world?
Why can't everything acknowledge my pain and adjust accordingly?


'Cause you don't love me anymore
My romantic misery is due to the loss of your affection


Why do the birds go on singing?
Why do the sounds of nature continue despite the sadness in my heart?


Why do the stars glow above?
Why does the night sky remain beautiful when my life is in pieces?


Don't they know it's the end of the world?
Why can't the world feel my heartbreak and respond accordingly?


It ended when I lost your love
The end of the world for me happened when our love was lost


I wake up in the morning and I wonder
Every day I wake up and question my reality


Why everything's the same as it was
Why does everything seem normal when my life has been shattered?


I can't understand, no, I can't understand
I cannot comprehend how life goes on despite my personal loss


How life goes on the way it does
Life continues on its regular path, regardless of my pain


Why does my heart go on beating?
Why does my biological function continue when my personal life is in disarray?


Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Why do I experience emotional pain and tears despite the continuation of the world?


It ended when you said goodbye
The end of the world for me happened the moment you left my life




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