End of Beginning by Djo: song meaning

This song tells a story through the perspective of someone returning to their old city, Chicago, only to find that they have become a new person. Returning there forces them to confront the version of themselves that used to exist, serving as a farewell to one chapter of life in order to move on to the next.

Nostalgic · Lonely · Acceptance · Transformation of self · Nostalgia · Leaving to grow

Behind the song

This is a synth-pop song with guitar sounds and an electro vibe that evokes nostalgia, with lyrics addressing the recurring feelings that arise when returning to Chicago.

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Mood

The atmosphere of the song is filled with a feeling caught between the joy of reminiscing and a deep sadness in knowing that the old self can never return to what it once was. The use of synthesizers creates a sensation of floating through blurred memories.

Symbols in the song

Chicago: A representation of a specific period in life and a past identity
End of beginning: The end of the beginning stages of life, or closing the first chapter to start a new one

Interpretations

Returning to an old place is an encounter with the 'stranger' that used to be ourselves

Song info

Artist: Djo
Album: DECIDE
Released: September 16, 2022
Track 6 of 13
Length: 2:39

Tracks on the album DECIDE

Runner
Gloom
Half Life
Fool
On and On
End of Beginning (this song)
I Want Your Video
Climax
Change
Is That All It Takes
Go For It
Figure You Out
Slither

Frequently asked questions

Who sings End of Beginning?

End of Beginning is a song by Djo, from the album DECIDE.

When did End of Beginning come out?

End of Beginning came out on September 16, 2022 on the album DECIDE, track 6 of 13.

What is End of Beginning about?

What mood does End of Beginning have?

Analysis by Lyricly's AI, translated from the Thai page

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