Lyric discussion by psycholinds 

Cover art for Happy, The End lyrics by Innocence Mission, The

This is so wonderful. The song sounds sad, but it isn't at all! I take it as so hopeful.

"Cars and trees go by me, you are in the yard and in my arms again"

She knows that love is waiting for her, and she's perfectly content with it; she's not worried if her lover won't be there waiting for her because their love is real. I love the repetitiveness of "Oh happy, oh happy, the end" Just perfect.