Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex: song meaning

This song conveys the feeling of being a sanctuary for someone amidst the collapse of the world or their personal life, through the perspective of someone watching and ready to embrace their lover on the day everything around them is falling apart.

Dreamy · Longing · Melancholy · Comfort · Memory · Loss · Love amidst chaos

Behind the song

Greg Gonzalez wrote this song after he and two women he had dated felt ambitious yet stuck in their hometowns. He moved to New York while they remained in the same place; he stated that this song is an expression of love and signifies being there for someone during their times of loneliness.

Source: Wikipedia: Apocalypse (Cigarettes After Sex song) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mood

The atmosphere of the song feels like being in a somber dream. The use of apocalyptic imagery, such as "crumbling bridges" or "flood is rising," as metaphors for internal feelings, creates an emotion that is both grand and fragile at the same time.

Symbols in the song

Apocalypse: The collapse of the world used to represent a broken emotional state or a moment when life changes completely.
Hollowed-out pianos: A space for hiding secrets or memories left behind in the darkness.

Interpretations

This song is a declaration of unchanging love and support, viewing that even if the world collapses or a real apocalypse occurs, the only thing that matters is having each other.
The imagery of catastrophe in the song may be a metaphor for a mental state facing anxiety or depression, where the singer attempts to pull their lover out of that darkness.

Song info

Artist: Cigarettes After Sex
Album: Cigarettes After Sex
Released: June 9, 2017
Track 4 of 10
Length: 4:50

Tracks on the album Cigarettes After Sex

K.
Each Time You Fall in Love
Sunsetz
Apocalypse (this song)
Flash
Sweet
Opera House
Truly
John Wayne
Young & Dumb

Frequently asked questions

Who sings Apocalypse?

Apocalypse is a song by Cigarettes After Sex, from the album Cigarettes After Sex.

When did Apocalypse come out?

Apocalypse came out on June 9, 2017 on the album Cigarettes After Sex, track 4 of 10.

What is Apocalypse about?

What mood does Apocalypse have?

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