Lyrics
Why does the sun go on shining?
Questioning the persistence of the sun's brightness despite personal emotional turmoil.
Why does the sea rush to shore?
Questioning the continuance of natural phenomena, like the sea rushing to shore, amid personal distress.
Don't they know it's the end of the world
Expressing a sense of disbelief that the world goes on despite the speaker's perception that it's ending.
'Cause you don't love me anymore?
Linking the perceived end of the world to the speaker's lost love, questioning if the world continues because love has waned.
Why do the birds go on singing?
Questioning the purpose of birds singing amid personal heartbreak.
Why do the stars glow above?
Questioning the significance of stars shining above during a time of emotional turmoil.
Don't they know it's the end of the world
Reiterating the disbelief that the world persists despite the speaker's emotional crisis.
It ended when I lost your love
Declaring that the world, as the speaker knew it, ended when their love was lost.
I wake up in the morning and I wonder
Expressing confusion and contemplation upon waking, wondering why things haven't changed after the loss.
Why everything is the same as it was
Questioning the lack of change in the world despite the personal upheaval.
I can't understand, no, I can't understand
Expressing frustration and difficulty in comprehending the ongoing nature of life after the emotional devastation.
How life goes on the way it does
Expressing bewilderment at how life continues unaffected despite personal suffering.
Why does my heart go on beating?
Questioning the reason for the heart to keep beating in the face of emotional pain.
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Questioning why tears flow from the eyes when confronted with heartache.
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
Reiterating the disbelief that the world doesn't seem to recognize the speaker's personal end despite their own emotional turmoil.
It ended when you said goodbye
Declaring that the world truly ended for the speaker when their loved one said goodbye.
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
Repeating the sentiment that the world should acknowledge its end in sync with the speaker's emotional devastation.
It ended when you said goodbye
Affirming that the world's end coincided with the poignant moment of saying goodbye.
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