“At the End” is out now!
Similar to last week, I’m super stoked that my next song is out in the world. This one is an original called “At the End” and I wrote it after watching the news and feeling depressed about what’s going on in the world. However, instead of getting bogged down in the misery of what may come about from the worst scenarios I was playing out in my head, I wrote this song. It is my attempt to answer the question: Whose hand will I be holding as the world falls apart?
Obviously, it is my beautiful bride Victoria so this is my attempt at a love song to her in the darkest moments. It’s not a dark song but I find it hopeful and optimistic. I’m happy with how it turned out and it’s been about over a year since I recorded it so I’m happy to finally share it with you all. I play it at each of my gigs and it’s even been a request from listeners at times (non-family too) and I have been asked to play it at a wedding (but unfortunately, I was unavailable).
Just like “Girl” which released last week, “At the End” is available on all your favorite streaming platforms (Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and much more) so check it out!
Also stay tuned because coming soon (12/19), my next song will be hitting the airwaves! And then you can expect another one in January (and maybe, if you’re lucky, another one in February)!
All the instrumental and vocal parts for “At the End” were done by me! Yep, I played the electric guitar, a sweet Cajone part, and an even sweeter part on the Wurlitzer piano!
Here are the lyrics for “At the End”:
At the end of the world, when it all falls apart / At the end, when it all comes crashing down
As the waves comes rolling by, I’ll be right there by your side / At the end, I’ll be holding your hand
As we look out for the sun to shine once again / we’ll be together so I’m sure we’ll be okay
But if darkness surrounds us for the rest of our days / in the end I’ll be holding your hand
We may never know how the world came to an end / together we will start it up again
Yes, it may not be our wish but you and I can make it through
You’re my baby, forever I will cling to you / you’re my baby, let’s go start the world anew
As our enemies surround us, as they cut off our path / I’ll look at you cause you’ll know just what to do
As their shots ring out, I’ll look for cover to hide behind / When I’m afraid, you’ll be holding my hand
Through all the death and the pain, when it don’t make any sense
I’ll do my best to find the right words to say
Someday soon we’ll meet our Maker, till then I’ll be by your side
Through it all, let’s just hold each other’s hands
When I don’t know what to say / and I don’t know what to do
I’m so glad I have your hands to hold on to
Recorded by Chad Barnard at Fallen Trees Recording Studio in Mount Airy, NC.
Mastering by Blue Jade Audio Mastering.
Cover photo designed by Emanuele B (on Fiverr).
