Final Lullaby
The Weeknd - After Hours Lyrics

"Final Lullaby" is a hauntingly beautiful and melancholic song that describes a moment of farewell between two individuals who have lost their way in a broken place. The first verse sets the foundation for the theme of the song, with the opening line "I'm running out of time", implying that the singer is about to leave, and the phrase "you'll always be on my mind" indicating the depth of his relationship with the person he is leaving behind. The chorus repeats that the singer can't make them stay in a broken world, and he hopes that they find peace as he sings "Close your eyes as I put us to sleep". The phrase "Finally" is strategically repeated throughout the song, outlining the finality of the situation and the importance of closure. The final verse echoes the chorus, emphasizing that the singer is unable to keep the other person in a broken place, and he wishes them peace as he sings "Close your eyes as I put us to sleep."

The song speaks to the complicated emotions of saying goodbye, and the importance of finding a sense of closure in the situation. The singer acknowledges that they can't change the situation, but they can offer a moment of respite in the form of sleep for the other person. The use of the word "finally" as the repeating motif is particularly poignant, underscoring the idea that the moment is significant, and it marks the end of something.