Lyric discussion by heyheyhey3 

Cover art for Pirate Bones lyrics by Natasha Bedingfield

So this song really reminds me of the bible verse Matthew 16:26, to gain the world and lose your soul. I'm not saying its related religiously or even as a reference, but it makes sense. "If I reach the end that justifies the means"...the "end" being death, dying and seeing the life you lived wasnt worth it.