JJ Heller - In The End Lyrics
Lyrics
OH this silly heart of mine
Looking for new things to buy
Nothing really satisfies
In the end in the end
Greed is making fools of us
Waging war betraying trust
Empires only fade to dust
In the end in the end
Saftey is not for sale.
(you can not buy peace at night)
Earthly defenses fail
(nothing new under the sky)
Build your kingdom all your life
and say goodbye
in the end in the end
Have i forgotten how to wait
Providence won't hesitate
Seldom early never late
In the end in the end
Saftey is not for sale.
(you can not buy peace at night)
Earthly defenses fail
(nothing new under the sky)
Build your kingdom all your life
and say goodbye
in the end
Vanity vanity
don't lie to me
Vanity vanity
your not fooling me
Saftey is not for sale.
(you can not buy peace at night)
Earthly defenses fail
(nothing new under the sky)
Build your kingdom all your life
and say goodbye
in the end..
Video
JJ Heller - In The End (Official Audio Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
JJ Heller's "In The End," released as an official audio video on January 19, 2016, offers a profound and sobering reflection on the futility of worldly pursuits, masterfully guiding our thoughts toward eternal truths. The song immediately establishes a central theme echoing the ancient wisdom of Ecclesiastes: humanity's ceaseless quest for satisfaction in transient things ultimately leads to emptiness. It's a candid confession from a "silly heart" that consistently looks to external acquisitions for fulfillment, only to find that nothing material truly satisfies the deep longing of the soul.
The verses delve into the destructive nature of these earthly desires, painting a vivid picture of how "greed is making fools of us," manifesting in war and broken trust. Heller reminds us that even the grandest "empires only fade to dust," a timeless truth that echoes throughout history and Scripture. This sentiment resonates deeply with passages like Luke 12:15, which warns, "Take care, and be on guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Similarly, Matthew 6:19-21 encourages us to "not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth... but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven," reinforcing the song's powerful message that earthly accumulation is a fleeting endeavor, incapable of delivering lasting peace or security.
The song's pivotal message, conveyed in the compelling lines that "safety is not for sale" and "earthly defenses fail," dismantles the illusion of human-made security. We are prone to building our lives around a foundation of wealth, power, or personal achievements, mistakenly believing these can shield us from life's uncertainties or grant us true peace. Heller poignantly observes that one can "build your kingdom all your life and say goodbye," underscoring the impermanence of all human endeavors. This aligns with Psalm 33:16-17, which states, "The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation." Our true refuge and hope, as Hebrews 13:14 reminds us, is not found in this fleeting world, for "here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come." The song serves as a gentle yet firm call to re-evaluate where we place our ultimate trust and effort.
A beautiful shift occurs as the narrative questions, "Have I forgotten how to wait?" This moment introduces the divine certainty of God's providence, declaring that it "seldom early never late." It’s a powerful affirmation of God’s perfect timing and unwavering faithfulness, a truth that offers immense comfort amidst the world's chaos. Isaiah 40:31 assures us, "but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength," while Habakkuk 2:3 promises, "If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." This reminder grounds us in the steadfast character of God, encouraging us to patiently entrust our lives to His sovereign plan rather than striving in our own strength or impatience.
The song culminates with a direct confrontation: "Vanity vanity don't lie to me, Vanity vanity you're not fooling me." This defiant rejection of worldly illusions reinforces the core spiritual insight – that the pursuit of anything apart from God is ultimately empty and unsatisfying, a "grasping for the wind" as Ecclesiastes describes. "In The End" is not merely a critique; it is an invitation to shift our perspective, to recognize the finite nature of all earthly kingdoms and possessions, and to turn our hearts toward what truly endures. It inspires us to seek the eternal, to find our safety and satisfaction in God alone, echoing Colossians 3:1-2: "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above... Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." JJ Heller’s "In The End" beautifully articulates a profound biblical truth, encouraging all to invest in the unfading treasures that truly satisfy.