In the End

Track 13 on Dookie

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“In the End” was written from Billie’s point of view as he saw his mother date other men after his father’s death. He had grown tired of seeing his mom with them and got… Read More

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In the End Lyrics

[Verse 1]
All brawn and no brains, yeah, and all those nice things, yeah
You finally got what you want
Someone to look good with and light your cigarette
Is this what you really want?

[Chorus]
I figured out what you're all about
And I don't think I like what I see
So I hope I won't be there in the end if you come around

[Verse 2]
How long will he last before he's a creep in the past
And you're alone once again?
Will you pop up again and be my special friend
'Til the end? And when will that be?

[Chorus]
I figured out what you're all about
And I don't think I like what I see
So I hope I won't be there in the end if you come around
Hey

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
I figured out what you're all about
And I don't think I like what I see
So I hope I won't be there in the end if you come around

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“In the End” was written from Billie’s point of view as he saw his mother date other men after his father’s death. He had grown tired of seeing his mom with them and got sick of the image they showed. He said in an interview

That song is about my mother’s husband, it’s not really about a girl, or like anyone directly related to me in a relationship. In the End’s about my mother.