The End of Things

Navigating Life's Descent: The Poignant Journey in Bob Mould's 'The End of Things'
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Lyrics

I started out so starry-eyed

I began with a sense of optimism and idealism

Full of hope and wonder

Filled with hope and amazement

And I wore flowers in my hair

I adorned myself with flowers in a carefree manner

Not aware I'd been defiled

Unaware that I had been tainted or corrupted


(Every time I see you) I know it's going down

Each encounter with you signifies a downfall

(How can I believe you) karma comes around

Expressing skepticism about believing you; karma is inevitable

I know this ride, you must be there by my side

Familiarity with this journey, needing your presence

You going down, I must be descending

You are facing a decline, and I am also descending


I didn't want to play the song

I did not want to be associated with a song that raised false hopes

That gave people so much hope

The song that brought inspiration to people

I turned my back and turned away

Turning away and rejecting that source of inspiration

Here's the rope that made me choke

A metaphorical reference to the negative impact of a certain decision


(Every time I see you) I know it's going down

Recognition that encountering you leads to negative consequences

(How can I believe you) karma comes around

Doubting the credibility of your actions; anticipating karma

You can see it in my eyes

The emotions are evident in my eyes

You can read it on my face

My feelings are apparent on my face


You can hear it as I cry

A plea for understanding and redemption

God, I hope it's not too late

An urgent desire for forgiveness before it's too late

Can I try to make it up to you somehow?

A question, asking if there's a way to make amends

Can I try to make it up to you somehow?

A repeated plea for a chance to make things right


Now my race is finally run

My life's journey has come to an end

And as I tumble to the Sun

Falling towards failure or disappointment

All these dreams I can't achieve

Unfulfilled dreams contributing to a downfall

Brought me crashing to my knees

A metaphorical representation of failure leading to humility


My descent has now begun

The realization that musical pursuits are left incomplete

All the music left undone

Leaving behind unfinished creative endeavors

My world, it is descending

Acknowledgment of the personal world collapsing or deteriorating

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