Songs About The End

Updated May 1, 2024

So many artists have written about Songs About The End. Here are 25 of our favorites.

In the End by Linkin Park

From the album, Hybrid Theory (Bonus Edition), released on October 24, 2000

"In the End" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as the fourth single from their debut album, Hybrid Theory (2000). The song was written by band members Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, and Mike Shinoda, and produced by Don Gilmore. The song is about the struggles of life and how, in the end, everyone experiences death. The song became a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Alternative Songs chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2002.

Feeling Like The End by Joji

From the album, SMITHEREENS, released on November 4, 2022

"Feeling Like the End" is a song by Joji. It was released on October 4, 2019, as the lead single from his album Nectar. The song was written and produced by Joji.

July by Noah Cyrus

From the album, THE END OF EVERYTHING, released on May 15, 2020

The song is about a young girl's experience of heartbreak in the summertime. The production features a simple acoustic guitar backing with elements of trap music, including 808 drums and synth melodies. Cyrus's vocals are emotive and vulnerable, conveying the pain and confusion of a young person experiencing their first heartbreak.

If the World Was Ending (feat. Julia Michaels) by JP Saxe

From the album, If the World Was Ending (feat. Julia Michaels), released on October 17, 2019

The song is about a couple reflecting on what they would do if the world was ending. The production is stripped-down, with just a piano and saxophone accompanying the vocals.

Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare) by Kid Cudi

From the album, Man On The Moon: The End Of Day, released on September 15, 2009

The song "Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare)" is a hip hop song by Kid Cudi. The song was produced by Emile Haynie and Plain Pat. The song was released on August 25, 2009, as the lead single from Kid Cudi's debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. The song features a guest appearance from American rapper MGMT. The song contains elements of electronica, rock, and synth-pop. The song's lyrics deal with the theme of loneliness and depression. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.

End Game by Taylor Swift

From the album, reputation, released on November 10, 2017

The song is about a relationship that is coming to an end. It is a slow, sad song with a feeling of inevitability. The production is very minimal, with just a piano and some light percussion. Swift's vocals are emotive and vulnerable.

End Of The Line by Traveling Wilburys

From the album, The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1, released on October 18, 1988

"End Of The Line" is a song by the supergroup Traveling Wilburys, composed of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan. It was released as the second single from their debut album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1. The song was written by all five members of the band, and produced by Jeff Lynne. "End Of The Line" is an upbeat rock and roll song, with its lyrical theme being about a relationship coming to an end. The song was a commercial success, reaching number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

From the album, THE E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES), released on January 1, 2009

"I Gotta Feeling" is a song by the American hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas. It was released as the second single from the group's fifth studio album, The E.N.D. (2009). The song was produced by French DJ David Guetta, and co-written by will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, Fergie, and DJ Poet. It was released on May 21, 2009 and debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart before topping the chart for the week of July 11, 2009. The song attained worldwide success, topping the charts in several countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It has sold over 15 million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song received two Grammy Awards nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

I Know The End by Phoebe Bridgers

From the album, Punisher, released on June 18, 2020

"I Know The End" is a song by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers, released as the closing track on her second studio album, Punisher (2020). The song is composed in the key of A minor, with a tempo of 76 beats per minute. It features a mix of acoustic and electronic instrumentation, including drums, electric guitar, piano, and synths. The lyrics are about the feeling of being doomed and the feeling of resignation in the face of death. The song was produced by Bridgers, Tony Berg, and Ethan Gruska, with additional production and mixing by Mike Mogis. It features backing vocals from Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker.

End Of The Road by Juice WRLD

From the album, Goodbye & Good Riddance, released on December 10, 2018

End Of The Road is a song by rapper Juice WRLD, released in 2019. The song is a melodic rap ballad about heartache and the difficulty of letting go of a significant other. Throughout the song, Juice WRLD touches on the emotions of being left behind and having to move on. The song is produced by Nick Mira, with additional production from Sidepce. It features an ambient beat with a heavy 808 bass, a melancholic electric guitar, and a catchy hook. The song also contains a sample of “Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers.

The End by Five Finger Death Punch

From the album, AfterLife, released on August 19, 2022

"The End" is a single by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch released on December 6, 2018. It is the opening track of their eighth studio album, And Justice for None. The song starts with a heavy guitar riff before transitioning to a verse featuring lead singer Ivan Moody's intense vocals. The lyrics speak of being broken, lost and betrayed, and of facing a difficult end. Throughout the song, there is a resounding message of not giving up in the face of adversity. The song was produced by Kevin Churko, who has also worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Shania Twain. It was recorded at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada.