LOU REED
- Endless Cycle Lyrics / with translationsThe bias of the father runs on through the son
and leaves him bothered and bewildered
The drugs in his veins only cause him to spit
at the face staring back in the mirror
How can he tell a good act from the bad
he can't even remember his name
How can he do what needs to be done
when he's a follower not a leader
The sickness of the mother runs on through the girl
leaving her small and helpless
Liquor flies through her brain with the force of a gun
leaving her running in circles
How she can tell a good act from the bad
when she's flat on her back in her room
How can she do what needs to be done
when she's a coward and a bleeder
The man if he marries his child
and have endless excuses
The woman sadly will do much the same
thinking that it's right and it's proper
Better than their mommy or their daddy did
Better than the childhood they suffered
The truth is they're happier when they're in pain
In fact, that's why they got married
and leaves him bothered and bewildered
The drugs in his veins only cause him to spit
at the face staring back in the mirror
How can he tell a good act from the bad
he can't even remember his name
How can he do what needs to be done
when he's a follower not a leader
The sickness of the mother runs on through the girl
leaving her small and helpless
Liquor flies through her brain with the force of a gun
leaving her running in circles
when she's flat on her back in her room
How can she do what needs to be done
when she's a coward and a bleeder
The man if he marries his child
and have endless excuses
The woman sadly will do much the same
thinking that it's right and it's proper
Better than their mommy or their daddy did
Better than the childhood they suffered
The truth is they're happier when they're in pain
In fact, that's why they got married
Facts about Endless Cycle
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Endless Cycle is written and performed by Lou Reed.
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It is first released on January 10, 1989 as part of Lou Reed's album "New York" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we analyze the meaning behind the words, Endless Cycle by Lou Reed showcases a musical pattern that shows how one generation passes down their abusive and dysfunctional behavior to the next. The endless cycle lyrics mainly focus on expressing feelings of anxiety and despair while making social observations and showing their inner thoughts. The song highlights how generational trauma and addiction and substance abuse problems and identity confusion and relationship dysfunction result in abuse cycles. The lyrics contain explicit references to drug use and alcohol abuse and domestic violence which are strong themes that make the content unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Endless Cycle falls under the genre Rock.
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Endless Cycle is produced by Fred Maher, Lou Reed.
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Endless Cycle song length is 4 minutes and 03 seconds.
Who wrote Endless Cycle lyrics?
Endless Cycle is written and performed by Lou Reed.
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When was Endless Cycle released?
It is first released on January 10, 1989 as part of Lou Reed's album "New York" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Endless Cycle lyrics?
When we analyze the meaning behind the words, Endless Cycle by Lou Reed showcases a musical pattern that shows how one generation passes down their abusive and dysfunctional behavior to the next. The endless cycle lyrics mainly focus on expressing feelings of anxiety and despair while making social observations and showing their inner thoughts. The song highlights how generational trauma and addiction and substance abuse problems and identity confusion and relationship dysfunction result in abuse cycles. The lyrics contain explicit references to drug use and alcohol abuse and domestic violence which are strong themes that make the content unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Which genre is Endless Cycle?
Endless Cycle falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Endless Cycle?
Endless Cycle is produced by Fred Maher, Lou Reed.
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How long is the song Endless Cycle?
Endless Cycle song length is 4 minutes and 03 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Lou ReedRecord Label(s): 1988, 1989 Sire Records Company
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