Begin
The Times Lyrics


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Would you stay if I told you to go?
Or would you go before I change my mind?
If I can change I hope you never know
But I hope you know I never change

My lungs stop breathing
My heart stops beating
That was it and this is now
I gotta tell you they'll change the keys
Your heart will lock you up within

The end is where you begin

My lungs stop breathing
My heart stops beating
That was it and this is now
I gotta tell you they'll change the keys
Your heart will lock you up within





The end is where you begin

Overall Meaning

The Times's song "Begin" tells the story of a lover who is unsure about their relationship. On one hand, they are scared of losing the person they love and want them to stay. But on the other hand, they are afraid of getting hurt if they stay. The lyrics "Would you stay if I told you to go? Or would you go before I change my mind?" shows the dilemma that the singer is facing. They are not even sure if they want to change their mind or not.


The line "My lungs stop breathing, my heart stops beating" is a metaphor for how the singer feels their world coming to an end if the relationship ends. They are so invested in the relationship that it feels like a part of them will die if it ends. But they also recognize that change is inevitable, and sometimes it is necessary to move on. The line "Your heart will lock you up within, the end is where you begin" encapsulates this message. The end of a relationship may feel like the end of the world, but it can also be the beginning of a new chapter in life.


Overall, "Begin" is a poignant and reflective song that captures the emotional complexity of relationships. It speaks to anyone who has ever been torn between their desire for love and their fear of heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Would you stay if I told you to go?
If I asked you to leave, would you still stay or would you go away before I change my decision?


Or would you go before I change my mind?
Will you leave before I change my thoughts of wanting you to go?


If I can change I hope you never know
I wish you never have to find out if I change myself


But I hope you know I never change
But I want you to know that I always remain the same


My lungs stop breathing
My respiratory system ceases to function


My heart stops beating
My cardiac system stops functioning


That was it and this is now
That moment was in the past and now we are in the present


I gotta tell you they'll change the keys
I have to notify you that the locks will be changed


Your heart will lock you up within
You will confine yourself because of the emotions you hold within your heart


The end is where you begin
The conclusion is the starting point for something new




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jakob Søvndahl Skovaa, Jonas Lundsgaard Nilsson, Miki Jensen, Pilutannguaq Løvstrøm Hammeken

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