"Closing Time" by Semisonic is a rock song that serves as both a farewell to the end of a night at a bar and a metaphorical reflection on new beginnings and transitions in life. The song's lyrics center around the closing hours of a bar, signalling the end of the night and the time for patrons to leave. However, beyond its literal meaning, "Closing Time" also explores deeper themes of change, endings, and the anticipation of new beginnings.
The chorus, with its repetition of "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end," suggests that while one chapter may be closing, it also marks the start of something new and unknown. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song, as the narrator reflects on the uncertainty of the future and the need to embrace change and take risks.
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