The End Lyrics – Tom Odell

English 621 December 22, 2023
The lyrics of "The End" by Tom Odell express a mix of emotions, touching on themes of overcoming personal struggles, seeking companionship, and reflecting on the passage of time. The singer reflects on being clean for twenty days, yearning for connection, and reminiscing about the death of Taylor Hawkins. The chorus suggests a sense of finality or uncertainty, wondering if a relationship has reached its end. ...Read More

The End Song Lyrics

[Verse 1: Tom Odell]
I was twenty days clean yesterday
I get a key ring if I make it through to May
Can we talk? Is that okay?
If you've got time, I know a place
A rose garden in the North side of the park
They shut the gates about an hour after dark
We could walk there, we can laugh
Ain't it funny how owners look like their dogs?

[Pre-Chorus: Tom Odell]
Oh, I'll claw back my confidence
You'll say, "Do you think we can be friends?"

[Chorus: Tom Odell]
Oh, maybe we have reached the end
Oh, maybe we have reached the end

[Verse 2: Tom Odell]
Do you remember when Taylor Hawkins died?
Did you see his son playing the drums live?
It made me sad, did it make you cry?
I thought of you, I don't know why

[Pre-Chorus: Tom Odell]
Oh, give me back my oxygen
You'll say, "Do you think we can be friends?"

[Chorus: Tom Odell]
Oh, maybe we have reached the end
Oh, maybe we have reached the end

[Outro: Tom Odell]
"Yeah"

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Last Update: December 22, 2023




The End Lyrics Explained

The lyrics of "The End" by Tom Odell express a mix of emotions, touching on themes of overcoming personal struggles, seeking companionship, and reflecting on the passage of time. The singer reflects on being clean for twenty days, yearning for connection, and reminiscing about the death of Taylor Hawkins. The chorus suggests a sense of finality or uncertainty, wondering if a relationship has reached its end.

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Tom Odell celebrates a milestone of twenty days of sobriety and contemplates a potential reward. He extends an invitation to talk and suggests a meeting place, a rose garden in the park. The reference to owners looking like their dogs adds a touch of humor and observation on life's quirks.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus speaks to the singer's attempt to regain confidence and the hope of rekindling a friendship. It sets the tone for the emotional ups and downs that characterize the lyrics.

[Chorus]
The chorus strongly hints at the theme of a potential ending, using the repetition of "maybe we have reached the end." It reflects uncertainty and a contemplation of the state of the relationship.

[Verse 2]
The second verse shifts to a more somber tone, referring to the death of Taylor Hawkins, the drummer of the Foo Fighters. The singer expresses sadness and wonders if the event evoked similar emotions in the person he is addressing. The thought of the person comes to mind, even though the connection is unclear.

[Pre-Chorus]
Similar to the first pre-chorus, the second one emphasizes the singer's plea to reclaim something essential (oxygen) and the desire to rebuild a friendship.

[Chorus]
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of potential closure and the ambiguity surrounding the relationship.

[Outro]
The outro consists of a simple exchange, "Yeah" – possibly indicating agreement or acknowledgment – followed by the artist's name and the song title. This concluding section adds a touch of finality, leaving the listener with a sense of closure.

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  • Album
  • Tom Odell (Singles)
  • Artist / Band
  • Producer(s)
  • Tom Odell & Cityfall
  • Writter(s)
  • Tom Odell, Laurie Blundell & Eric Leva
  • Released On
  • December 22, 2023

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FAQs & Knowledge

Who is the singer of "The End" song?

"The End" song is sung by Tom Odell.

Who is the lyrics writer of "The End" song?

"The End" song lyrics written by Tom Odell, Laurie Blundell & Eric Leva.

Who is the music producer of "The End" song?

"The End" song music composed & produced by Tom Odell & Cityfall.

When was "The End" song released?

"The End" song was released on December 22, 2023.