At the End of the Story

from The Burning of Los Angeles by Justin Wiles

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lyrics

At the end of the story there's a new one to be told
One that springs forth from the old, so don't you worry
At the end of the story there's a villain to defeat
Or force into retreat with no returning

At the end of the story...

At the end of the story there are friends who must depart
And find a brand new start in an awful hurry
For at the end of the story there are tears that must be shed
As we trek off to find a bed and turn in early

At the end of the story...

You know I loved you from the moment that I met you
But I bet you that from there it's only downhill
I expect to be rejected 'fore I hear the words "the end"
And a brand new disappointment can begin, oh yeah
And a brand new disappointment can begin

At the end of the story there's a lesson to be learned
Aggression overturned, so don't you worry
For at the end of the story there's a new one to be told
One that springs forth from the old, so don't you worry

At the end of the story...

You know I loved you from the moment that I met you
But I bet you that from there it's only downhill
I expect to be rejected 'fore I hear the words "the end"
And a brand new disappointment can begin, oh yeah
And a brand new disappointment can begin, oh my
And a brand new disappointment can begin, ah shit
And a brand new disappointment can begin

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from The Burning of Los Angeles, released June 1, 2013
Written/performed/recorded/mixed by jw

Daniel Ballard: Additional rhythm guitar

Group backing vocals by Daniel Ballard, Jacob Ballard, Benjamin Cook, Mark Sundara

Mastered by Carl Saff

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Justin Wiles is a singer-songwriter whose compositions are centered around intricate, delicate, melodic guitars and poetic lyrics. His DIY recording style often includes dense musical arrangements and many layered vocals.

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