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About The End
"The End" is an epic song by the American rock band the Doors. Lead singer Jim Morrison initially wrote the lyrics about his break up with girlfriend Mary Werbelow, but it evolved through months of performances at the Whisky a Go Go into a much longer song. The Doors recorded a nearly 12-minute version for their self-titled debut album, which was released on January 4, 1967."The End" was recorded live in the studio with no overdubbing. Two takes were recorded, with reportedly the second being used for the album. It was the last song the original group performed at their last concert on December 12, 1970, at The Warehouse in New Orleans.more »
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This is the end, beautiful friendThis is the end, my only friend, the endOf our elaborate plans, the endOf everything that stands, the endNo safety or surprise, the endI'll never look into your eyes, againCan you picture what will be, so limitless and freeDesperately in need, of some, stranger's handIn a, desperate landLost in a Roman wilderness of painAnd all the children are insane, all the children are insaneWaiting for the summer rain, yeahThere's danger on the edge of townRide the King's highway, babyWeird scenes inside the gold mineRide the highway west, babyRide the snake, ride the snakeTo the lake, the ancient lake, babyThe snake is long, seven milesRide the snake, he's old, and his skin is coldThe west is the best, the west is the bestGet here, and we'll do the restThe blue bus is callin' us, the blue bus is callin' usDriver, where you taken usThe killer awoke before dawn, he put his boots onHe took a face from the ancient galleryAnd he walked on down the hallHe went into the room where his sister lived, and, then hePaid a visit to his brother, and then heHe walked on down the hall, andAnd he came to a door, and he looked insideFather, yes son, I want to kill youMother, I want to, f*ck youC'mon baby, take a chance with usC'mon baby, take a chance with usC'mon baby, take a chance with usAnd meet me at the back of the blue busDoin' a blue rock, on a blue busDoin' a blue rock, c'mon, yeahKill, kill, kill, kill, kill, killThis is the end, beautiful friendThis is the end, my only friend, the endIt hurts to set you freeBut you'll never follow meThe end of laughter and soft liesThe end of nights we tried to dieThis is the end
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The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger. The band took its name from Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception, the title of which was a reference to a William Blake quotation: "If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, infinite." They were among the most controversial rock acts of the 1960s, due mostly to Morrison's wild, poetic lyrics and charismatic but unpredictable stage persona. After Morrison's death in 1971, the remaining members continued as a trio until finally disbanding in 1973. more »
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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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11 facts about this song
Song GenreThe song "The End" is considered a prime example of psychedelic rock – a genre associated with non-traditional song structures, sophisticated lyrics, and elaborate production. |
Band's Original Composition"The End" was one of the first songs that The Doors wrote collectively as a band. The tracks were crafted shortly after Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger formed the band in 1965. |
Album AppearanceThe song appeared on the band's debut, self-titled album "The Doors," released in 1967. It was never released as a single but still managed to become one of the band’s signature songs. |
Song DurationClocking in at over 11 minutes long, "The End" is the longest track on the album, and because of its duration, it was initially regarded as not radio-friendly. |
Oedipal SectionThe song gained notoriety for its controversial Oedipal section. The lyrics, as interpreted by many, make a reference to the Greek tragedy of Oedipus, a story about a son who kills his father and marries his mother. |
Banned by BBCBecause of the controversial lyrics, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) initially banned "The End." |
Use in MoviesThe iconic director Francis Ford Coppola used "The End" during the opening and closing scenes of the 1979 movie "Apocalypse Now." Since then, it has been used in film and television numerous times. |
Recording ProcessDuring the recording of "The End," the lights in the studio were turned off except for a single candle burning, allowing Morrison to take the band on a "journey." |
Live PerformancesDue to its length and intensity, "The End" was not regularly performed live in its entirety by The Doors. However, on occasions when it was played, it usually marked the end of the band's set. |
CommemorationRolling Stone magazine has included "The End" at number 336 in their '500 Greatest Songs of All Time,' praising its hypnotic, understated instrumental theme, and grandeur. |
Evolution of the SongAccording to various band members, "The End" evolved from a simple goodbye song to a complex piece with the addition of the Oedipal section. The boundary-pushing nature of its subject matter and execution became a staple of the band's work in the future. |
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