About The Song
“The End of the World” is a pop song recorded by Skeeter Davis in the early 1960s. It was written by Arthur Kent and Sylvia Dee specifically for Skeeter Davis. The song achieved significant success, reaching the top five on multiple charts. Peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and reached No. 18 in the UK charts.
The lyrics explore themes of despair and heartbreak, questioning why natural elements continue despite the emotional turmoil. Davis’s haunting vocals intensify the emotional impact of the song, resonating deeply with listeners. The lyrics reflect themes of heartbreak and loss, with poignant lines like “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?”.
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 goodbye
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 goodbye