End of You – English Lyrics

• By: Poppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful world of "End of You," a landmark collaboration by Poppy, Amy Lee, and Courtney LaPlante that blends raw emotion with formidable vocals. This modern metal track offers a compelling narrative of liberation and self-discovery, making it an excellent song to explore the expressive power of English lyrics in heavy music. From Amy Lee's soaring melodies to Poppy's dynamic range and Courtney LaPlante's intense screams, the song showcases diverse vocal techniques and poignant storytelling. Understanding the lyrics, particularly the central message of finding strength through letting go, can provide insights into both musical expression and empowering themes in English. What makes it special is not just the union of three iconic female voices, but the shared message of challenging norms and embracing new beginnings, delivered with a captivating blend of aggression and melody. You can learn how different vocal styles contribute to a song's emotional depth and how collaborative songwriting can amplify a message across genres.

[English]

I toil in silence

Don’t know where my mind is

Numb from the shock of it all

Cut myself open, but I wasn’t broken

Trying to fix what wasn’t wrong

Can you feel it taking over

I know I’m not alone

If I must go, the waves should drag me out

When every lie was kept so close

Burned by the game, for what I chose

Now you’re tossing and turning

I’m pulling the plug on the dream

Cuz the end of you is the start of life for me

How was I to know?

Crystalline castles

Turned to dust in the palm of your hand

But I’m wide awake this time

Burn it down to find

Nothing inside

Can you feel it taking over

I feel it creeping in

I’m back at the edge again

When every lie was kept so close

Burned by the game, for what I chose

Now you’re tossing and turning

I’m pulling the plug on the dream

Cuz the end of you is the start of life for me

The start of life for me

my innocence was blind now I can finally see

the start of life for me

You make me feel so

Wide awake for good this time

You are an echo of a dream as it fades from my mind

Wide awake for good this time

I can finally let go of the shame as I claim my new life

Sung from a fractured lullaby

Innocence draining from OUR eyes

All I wanted was stolen

I hate all that I believed

Oh

You’re tossing and turning

I’m pulling the plug on the dream

Cuz the end of you is the start of life for me

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ B1	noun - the absence of sound
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers
shock /ʃɑk/ B2	noun - a sudden upsetting or surprising event verb - to cause someone to feel shocked
numb /nʌm/ B2	adjective - lacking physical sensation or emotional feeling
broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/ B1	adjective - damaged and no longer in one piece
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep noun - a cherished aspiration or goal
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of a living being
end /ɛnd/ A1	noun - the final part of something verb - to bring to a conclusion
start /stɑːrt/ A1	noun - the beginning of something verb - to begin or set out
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a moving ridge of water; also a gesture made with the hand
plug /plʌɡ/ B2	noun - a device for connecting an electrical appliance to a power source verb - to connect something with a plug; to block or stop
crystalline /ˈkrɪs.təl.iːn/ C1	adjective - having the structure or appearance of a crystal
dust /dʌst/ A2	noun - fine particles of matter that settle on surfaces verb - to remove dust from something
edge /ɛdʒ/ B1	noun - the border or part adjacent to the line of something
innocence /ˈɪn.ə.səns/ C1	noun - the state of being free from guilt or moral wrong
shame /ʃeɪm/ B2	noun - a painful feeling of humiliation caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior verb - to cause someone to feel ashamed
echo /ˈɛk.oʊ/ B2	noun - a sound that is reflected and heard again verb - to repeat or reverberate like an echo
lullaby /ˈlʌl.ə.bi/ B2	noun - a soothing song for children to help them sleep
fractured /ˈfræk.tʃəd/ C1	adjective - broken or cracked; divided into parts
toil /tɔɪl/ C1	verb - to work hard and continuously