End of the Road

Journey's End: Sentenced's Poetic Reflection on Life's Conclusion
Be the first to rate this song

Lyrics

Here we are, now lay the burden down.

Expressing the idea of reaching the conclusion, urging to let go of burdens.

We're coming to the end of our road.

Acknowledging the approaching end of a journey or experience.

Sorrowful, yet glorious somehow

Describing a mix of sadness and glory in the concluding moments.

to be humming these one last ode, so calm and still.

Reflecting on the calm and still nature of singing a final song.


It wasn't all that bad, or was it now?

Pondering whether the experience was truly not that bad.

Fulfilled, it doesn't only hurt to end it now,

Feeling fulfilled, acknowledging that ending doesn't only bring pain.

The Funeral.

Referring to the concluding event as a "funeral," possibly symbolizing the end of something significant.


The memories beneath the dust of years,

Describing memories buried under the passage of time.

they seem like those of someone deceased.

Comparing memories to those of someone who has passed away.

There's no more to be done, or hoped or feared.

Emphasizing that there is nothing more to achieve, anticipate, or be afraid of.

Just waiting for the final release, so calm and thrilled.

Awaiting the final release, expressing calmness and excitement.


It wasn't all that bad, or was it now?

Questioning again whether the experience was truly not bad.

Still, it doesn't only hurt to end it now.

Acknowledging that ending doesn't only cause pain.


Is life over, this life's over?

Pondering if life, in general, has come to an end.

Or has it only just begun?

Raising the possibility that life might be beginning anew.

It grovs colder, starts to molder

Describing a gradual cooling or fading of life, still incomplete.

Coming apart yet still not done.

Indicating the process of disintegration while recognizing it's not fully concluded.

Forever one.

Concluding with the idea of eternal unity or oneness.

Similar Songs

Comment