All the dams will give at the end,
At the end, at the end of the world.
Will you swim for me?
And the lights could go at any time,
Any time, any time, any time.
How will you look for me?

Catastrophe keeps us together.
We're the architects of the world.
We're taking it all apart.

And the bridges will burn at the end,
At the end, at the end of the world.
How will we cross the seas?
And the plans have got to hold--a destination
That you and I can rely on for sure.
I want you to find me.

Catastrophe keeps us together.
We're the architects of the world.
We're taking it all apart.
Do you think we could go on forever
When the architects of the war
Are handing out the swords?

But I've got a plan.
I'm gonna find you
At the end
Of the world,
At the end
Of the world.

All the dams will give at the end
At the end, at the end of the world.
So will you swim for me?
And our eyes could go at any time,
Any time, any time, any time.
So how will you look for, how will you look,
How will you look for me?

Catastrophe keeps us together.
We're the architects of the world,
And we're taking it all apart.
Do you think we can go on forever
When the architects of the war
Are handing out the swords?

Well I've got a plan.
I'm gonna find you,
I'm gonna find you
At the end of the world,
At the end of the world,
At the end of the world

I've got a plan.
I'm gonna find you.
I'm gonna find you
At the end.


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    has anyone seen the move "A Home At The End Of The World?"

    starmileon January 21, 2007   Link
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    This song rules. It's one of those I connected to instantly. I had heard of Rainer Maria, so I enthusiastically clicked on a link to the music video that I had found in random internet wanderings. The song and video blew me away.
    I probably connect to it a lot because my girlfriend and I have had something of a tumultuous relationship; not because of our feelings, but because of crisises (or catastrophes) one or the other of us is having. It's become a running joke between us, "Let's not have a personal crisis this time." At least we understand each other, eh? The CD (which I almost literally ran out and bought) is now one of my favorites. Post-rock bands with female singers are the best.

    lonelydreamer1087on September 05, 2007   Link
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    i bet months from now everyone & their freaking mother will be commenting on how amazing rainer maria is. they deserve it & more. favourite band for years now.

    adorabelleon April 17, 2006   Link
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    I loveee this song. I just got the new album, it's amazing! Rainer Maria love.

    turnstileblueson April 19, 2006   Link
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    Solid song from their latest release. I'll be honest this was the first song I've ever listened to from this band, I'm pretty impressed. I'll give the album a full listen tomorrow.

    ThatGuyEdon July 13, 2006   Link

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