If the World Was Ending is a pop ballad performed by Canadian singer-songwriter JP Saxe and American artist Julia Michaels. The song was released on October 17, 2019. It introduces itself as a conversation between two ex-lovers who probably wanted to make amends if an apocalyptic event were to take place in the world.
The song was written after the earthquakes that occurred in California in July of 2019 and it speaks about regret, love, and our common desire for connection when uncertainty knocks at the doorsteps of our lives. ‘If the World Was Ending’ is delivered with stripped-back production, being lyrically based on piano chords. Since its release, it has reached international success, proving how much people actually value authentic conversations and vulnerability within us humans.
If the World Was Ending:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | If the World Was Ending |
| Lyricists | JP Saxe and Julia Michaels |
| Release Date | October 17, 2019 |
| Genre | Pop Ballad |
| Themes | Love, Regret, Vulnerability, Reconnection |
| Inspiration | Inspired by the 2019 California earthquakes |
| Key Message | Widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and relatability, it went viral on social media platforms |
| Popular Performances | Performed by JP Saxe and Julia Michaels; often covered by fans globally |
| Record Label | Arista Records |
| Reception | Widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and relatability; went viral on social media platforms |
| Notable Lyrics | “If the world was ending, you’d come over, right?” |
If the World Was Ending Lyrics
I was distracted
And in traffic
I didn’t feel it
When the earthquake happened
But it really got me thinkin’
Were you out drinkin’?
Were you in the living room
Chillin’ watchin’ television?
It’s been a year now
Think I’ve figured out how
How to let you go and let communication die out
I know, you know, we know
You weren’t down for forever and it’s fine
I know, you know, we know
We weren’t meant for each other and it’s fine
But if the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
You’d come over and you’d stay the night
Would you love me for the hell of it?
All our fears would be irrelevant
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
The sky’d be falling and I’d hold you tight
And there wouldn’t be a reason why
We would even have to say goodbye
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
Right?
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
Right?
I tried to imagine
Your reaction
It didn’t scare me when the earthquake happened
But it really got me thinkin’
That night we went drinkin’
Stumbled in the house
And didn’t make it past the kitchen
Ah, it’s been a year now
Think I’ve figured out how
How to think about you without it rippin’ my heart out
I know, you know, we know
You weren’t down for forever and it’s fine
I know, you know, we know
We weren’t meant for each other and it’s fine
But if the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
You’d come over and you’d stay the night
Would you love me for the hell of it?
All our fears would be irrelevant
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
The sky’d be falling while I’d hold you tight
No, there wouldn’t be a reason why
We would even have to say goodbye
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
You’d come over, right?
You’d come over, you’d come over, you’d come over, right?
I know, you know, we know
You weren’t down for forever and it’s fine
I know, you know, we know
We weren’t meant for each other and it’s fine
But if the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
You’d come over and you’d stay the night
Would you love me for the hell of it?
All our fears would be irrelevant
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
The sky’d be falling while I hold you tight
No, there wouldn’t be a reason why
We would even have to say goodbye
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
You’d come over, you’d come over, you’d come over, right?
If the world was ending
You’d come over, right?
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