End
The Doors
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This is the end, beautiful friend This is the end, my only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of everything that stands, the end No safety or surprise, the end I'll never look into your eyes, again Can you picture what will be, so limitless and free Desperately in need, of some, stranger's hand In a, desperate land Lost in a Roman wilderness of pain And all the children are insane, all the children are insane Waiting for the summer rain, yeah There's danger on the edge of town Ride the King's highway, baby Weird scenes inside the gold mine Ride the highway west, baby Ride the snake, ride the snake To the lake, the ancient lake, baby The snake is long, seven miles Ride the snake, he's old, and his skin is cold The west is the best, the west is the best Get here, and we'll do the rest The blue bus is callin' us, the blue bus is callin' us Driver, where you taken us The killer awoke before dawn, he put his boots on He took a face from the ancient gallery And he walked on down the hall He went into the room where his sister lived, and, then he Paid a visit to his brother, and then he He walked on down the hall, and And he came to a door, and he looked inside Father, yes son, I want to kill you Mother, I want to, f*ck you C'mon baby, take a chance with us C'mon baby, take a chance with us C'mon baby, take a chance with us And meet me at the back of the blue bus Doin' a blue rock, on a blue bus Doin' a blue rock, c'mon, yeah Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill This is the end, beautiful friend This is the end, my only friend, the end It hurts to set you free But you'll never follow me The end of laughter and soft lies The end of nights we tried to die This is the end
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Written by: Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, Robert A Krieger
Lyrics © NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC., Doors Music Company
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12 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "End" was first released on January 4, 1967 as part of The Doors' eponymous debut album.
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Musical InspirationThe song, known for its dark and haunting lyrics, was influenced by European classical music, world music, and blues, which were distinctive influences of The Doors.
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Album Significance"The End" is considered a significant milestone of The Doors' debut album, due to its controversial lyrics and extended length, which was unusual for rock songs at that time.
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Song DurationThe song lasts for nearly 12 minutes, making it one of the longest songs ever created by the band.
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Literary InfluenceThe song was influenced by Jim Morrison's fascination with Greek drama and tragedy. This is specifically evident in the Oedipal section of the song.
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Inclusion in Film"The End" was prominently featured in Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film "Apocalypse Now," where it was used during the opening and closing scenes.
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Recurring ImageryThe song frequently utilizes apocalypse and death imagery, synonymous with The Doors' mystic and often dark lyrical themes.
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Song RecordingThe song was notable for being one of the first tracks The Doors ever recorded, during a session in August 1966.
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ControversyIts lyrics sparked controversy due to their strong psychological and sexual undertones, most notably the reference to Oedipus Rex.
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Live PerformancesJim Morrison often used "The End" to elaborate on spoken poetry during live performances, often veering off into controversial tangents, further cementing the song's mystique and mystic image.
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ReceptionDespite its controversy, "The End" became one of The Doors' most popular tracks and continues to be deeply respected in the rock genre.
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Impact"The End," for all its controversy and darkness, helped distinguish The Doors from their contemporaries and significantly influenced the evolution of the psychedelic rock genre.
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