An End to Everything

Entheos' song 'An End to Everything' delves deep into themes of existential despair and the search for meaning in a seemingly empty world. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist who feels disconnected from the world around them, describing it as empty and devoid of anything worth feeling. This sense of emptiness is further emphasized by the imagery of walking a path where light doesn't reach, symbolizing a journey through darkness and isolation.

The recurring motif of fire and dirt suggests a connection to destruction and decay, as the protagonist feels a sense of belonging to these elements. The lines 'I belong to the fire / To the dirt that sits below' and 'I will follow the wreckage / Back to the hell that I have known' indicate a return to a familiar state of suffering, where misery is the only comfort. This cyclical nature of pain and the idea of 'guarding wounds in a kingdom tunneled low' reflect a deep-seated struggle with inner demons and a sense of being trapped in a personal hell.

The desire to 'see through the eyes of God' and the subsequent imagery of peeling skin from bones and being swallowed by the empty world suggest a longing for transcendence and understanding. However, this quest for enlightenment leads to a realization of both the beginning and the end of everything, hinting at a nihilistic acceptance of the inevitable cycle of life and death. The song ultimately portrays a profound exploration of existential angst, where the protagonist finds a twisted sense of home in their own suffering and the darkness that surrounds them.