The End
Epic Tale Unveiled: Triumph, Deceit, and Love in 'The End'
Lyrics
The battle is won
The conflict or struggle has been successfully concluded.
Soldiers fall on their knees again
Soldiers are expressing a sense of defeat or submission by falling on their knees.
The queen calls out for battalion
The queen is calling for reinforcements or support.
The king has died
The king has died, suggesting a significant loss or turning point in the narrative.
Thinking they’d run
Anticipating an escape, but facing obstacles represented by swordfish holes in a sinking boat.
Swordfish holes in a sinking boat
A metaphorical description of vulnerabilities and dangers.
I found the magazines from the ransom note
Finding evidence or clues related to a ransom note.
It makes no sense
The situation lacks logical coherence or understanding.
The great suspense
A feeling of heightened tension or excitement.
My love
Addressing a beloved person.
I never really want to put an end to this
Expressing reluctance or hesitation to conclude something.
Shotgun shells and a simple kiss I can’t deny
Mentioning destructive elements (shotgun shells) and an intimate moment (simple kiss).
My love
Reiterating a sense of reluctance or hesitation in ending something.
Throw the memories in the fireplace
Symbolic act of discarding memories by burning them.
Bright red ashes that you can’t replace
Emphasizing the irreversibility of the action with bright red ashes.
But you don’t mind
The person is indifferent to the consequences.
Don’t look behind
Encouraging to move forward without dwelling on the past.
The end is fine
Acceptance of the end as something positive or satisfactory.
Original sin
Referring to a fundamental or inherent wrongdoing.
Hiding in your step-mother’s apple pie
A metaphorical description involving a familiar and comforting image.
The snake’s revenge for its sacrifice on your high heels
The consequences or retaliation for a sacrifice made in high heels.
Your father comes in
The father enters the scene.
Fake collapses from the big surprise
A deceptive or staged collapse in response to a surprise.
Already thinking of an alibi
Already planning a false excuse or justification.
He’ll be back soon
Assurance that the father will return soon.
It’s ten past noon
Providing a specific time reference (ten past noon).
And you know he lies
The acknowledgment that the father is not truthful.
My love
Repeating sentiments from earlier, expressing reluctance to conclude something.
I never really want to put an end to this
Reiterating the combination of destructive elements and an intimate moment.
Shotgun shells and a simple kiss I can’t deny
Continuing the theme of reluctance or hesitation.
My love
Repeating the symbolic act of discarding memories through burning.
Throw the memories in the fireplace
Emphasizing the irreversibility of the action with bright red ashes once again.
Bright red ashes that you can’t replace
Reiterating indifference to consequences.
But you don’t mind
Encouraging to move forward without dwelling on the past, echoing line 19.
Don’t look behind
Restating the acceptance of the end as something positive.
The end is fine
A reaffirmation that the conclusion is satisfactory.
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