About the song
**Skeeter Davis**’ rendition of “The End of the World” is a timeless ballad that has captured the hearts of listeners for decades. Released in 1962, this poignant song showcases Davis’s emotive vocals and the enduring power of heartbreak.
The song’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world devastated by the loss of love. Davis’s voice, filled with both sorrow and resignation, conveys the depth of the narrator’s pain. The melody, simple yet haunting, complements the somber tone of the lyrics.
“The End of the World” was a massive commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Davis’s heartfelt performance resonated with audiences, and the song quickly became a classic. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to the song’s relatable themes of love, loss, and despair.
While the song’s title suggests a catastrophic event, the lyrics focus on the personal devastation experienced by the narrator. The end of the world, in this context, represents the end of their love affair. The song’s universal message of heartbreak has allowed it to transcend generations and continue to touch listeners today.
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Lyrics
Why does the sun go on shining?
Why does the sea rush to shore?
Don’t they know it’s the end of the world?
‘Cause you don’t love me any more
Why do the birds go on singing?
Why do the stars glow above?
Don’t they know it’s the end of the world?
It ended when I lost your love
I wake-up in the morning, and I wonder
Why everything’s the same as it was
I can’t understand, no, I can’t understand
How life goes on the way it does
Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don’t they know it’s the end of the world?
It ended when you said, “Good-bye”
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
(Why do these eyes of mine cry?)
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Don’t they know it’s the end of the world?
It ended when you said, “Good-bye”