call it the end

In 'call it the end,' ROSÉ captures the fragility of a love standing on the precipice of finality, where questions linger in the air, unanswered, and emotions collide in a desperate bid for clarity. The opening lines, 'We're at a crossroad, and we don't know which way to go,' set the stage for an intimate exploration of love’s uncertainties. The crossroad symbolizes the intersection of hope and despair, a moment suspended in time where neither retreat nor advance seems possible. It is here, in this liminal space, that the heart wrestles with the agony of letting go and the stubborn hope of holding on.

The verses 'Part of me lost hope, and part of me just can't let go' reveal a poignant dichotomy. Love, once a source of unshakable trust and joy, has become fractured. One side yearns for release, for freedom from the pain of holding on to something slipping away, while the other clings to the faintest possibility of repair. This duality echoes the universal struggle of loving someone who may no longer be meant to stay.

The chorus unfolds like a heartfelt plea: 'Do I call you my ex or do I call you my boyfriend? Call you a lover, do I call you a friend?' Here, ROSÉ captures the raw vulnerability of ambiguity. These labels, though seemingly trivial, carry the weight of identity and closure. The uncertainty of what to call the other person mirrors the chaos within—the longing to define what remains after love changes shape, whether it’s a future or simply an end.

'We were a moment, and you were my only trust oasis,' speaks to the transience of their connection. The imagery of an oasis—a rare, vital refuge—conveys the depth of the love they shared. Yet, the following line, 'Now all those oceans are falling down our faces,' transforms that oasis into tears, a flood of emotion marking the dissolution of what was once sacred.

Perhaps the most tender reflection lies in, 'If we don't see it through, I'm a better me because of you.' It is a bittersweet acknowledgment of love’s transformative power, even when it fades. This moment transcends the pain of loss, recognizing that love, no matter how brief, leaves an indelible mark on the soul.

The repeated question, 'Should I call it the end?' is a haunting refrain, embodying the desperation of not knowing when to let go. ROSÉ’s poignant delivery lays bare the heartbreak of uncertainty, leaving the listener suspended in the same crossroads she inhabits—a place of love, loss, and lingering hope.