End of All Time
Timeless Longing: Gordon Lightfoot's End of All Time Unveiled
Lyrics
Oft times, I recall how it was in days gone by
Reflecting on the past and how things used to be
No tears at all, now you better not make me cry
There used to be no sadness, but now there's a warning against causing hurt
Because you know darn well
Awareness of the other person's knowledge or understanding
I may ring your bell
A suggestion of a potential action or consequence
Is there anybody home?
Questioning if anyone is present or responsive emotionally
Is there anyone in there?
Asking for confirmation of someone's presence
Who can tell me where I am?
Seeking clarity about one's current state or situation
Oft times, I recall when there wasn't no need to lie
Remembering a time of honesty and truthfulness
So much was said but we never did say goodbye
Regret about not having properly said farewell despite many words spoken
Oh, how I long to hear you whisper in my ear
Longing for intimate communication or closeness
Is there anybody home, don't you know I'm all alone?
Expressing solitude and a desire for companionship
Can you tell me where I am?
Asking for direction or guidance
All I can do is love you 'til the end of all time
Commitment to loving someone indefinitely
One day, time will tell when you're living in yesterday
Recognizing that eventually, the truth about the past will be known
Thinking of things to do, thinking of things to say
Contemplating actions and words while reminiscing about the past
Thinking of things divine, find a bottom line
Reflecting on profound thoughts, seeking a conclusion
Is there anybody home?
Repeating the query about emotional presence
Is there anyone in there?
Reiterating the need for confirmation of someone's presence
Who can tell me where I am
Reiterating the request for orientation or understanding of the situation
Oft times I recall, I was thinking of ways to win
Recalling a past mindset of striving for victory
Ready to risk it, all until it wore thin
Willingness to take risks until it became unsustainable
Oh, how I long to hear you whisper in my ear
Desire for intimate communication or closeness, echoed from earlier in the song
Is there anybody home, don't you know, I'm all alone
Expressing loneliness and a plea for companionship
Can you tell me where I am?
Seeking direction or guidance, repeated from earlier in the song
All I can do, is love you 'til the end of all time
Reaffirmation of commitment to everlasting love
All I can do is love you 'til the end of all time
Reiteration of the commitment to love indefinitely
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