An End Has a Start
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I don't think that it's gonna rain again today There's a devil at your side but an angel on her way Someone hit the light 'cause there's more here to be seen When you caught my eye, I saw everywhere I'd been and wanna go to You came on your own, that's how you'll leave With hope in your hands and air to breathe I won't disappoint you as you fall apart Some things should be simple; even an end has a start Someone hit the light 'cause there's more here to be seen When you caught my eye, I saw everywhere I'd been and wanna go to You came on your own, that's how you'll leave With hope in your hands and air to breathe You'll lose everything by the end Still my broken limbs you find time to mend More and more people I Know are getting ill Pull something good from the Ashes, now be still You came on your own, that's how you'll leave With hope in your hands and air to breathe You lose everything by the end Still my broken limbs you choose to mend You came on your own, that's how you'll leave You came on your own, that's how you'll leave You came on your own You came on your own
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Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"An End Has a Start" is a song by the British indie rock band Editors. It is the title track and the second single from their second album, which was released in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release.
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Song MeaningAccording to Tom Smith, the band's lead vocalist, the song talks about seeing someone you love facing the end of their life and accepting that the end is the beginning of something.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the marching band-style drumming and the haunting guitar melody. Some compared their style to acclaimed bands such as Joy Division and Interpol.
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Music ClipThe music video for the song was directed by Andrew Douglas, which portrays the band performing in an open field during a storm. The visuals correspond well with the theme of confronting mortality.
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Live PerformanceThe song has been an enduring live fixture at Editors' concerts, often being a high point of their setlist.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the single features an illusional picture being visible when viewed from a certain angle. This image symbolizes the theme of the song about understanding the beauty of endings and beginnings in life.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Jacknife Lee, who has worked with other bands such as U2 and Bloc Party. The album was recorded at Grouse Lodge, Westmeath, Ireland.
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Song StyleKnown for its haunting lyrics and rhythm, "An End Has a Start" exemplifies Editors' post-punk sound.
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Band MembersThe song features Tom Smith on vocals and guitar, Russell Leetch on bass, Ed Lay on drums, and Chris Urbanowicz on guitar.
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