The Saddest Songs About the End of the World as We Know It

A Collection of Laments for the Apocalypse

1. "Doomsday Afternoon" by The Velvet Underground

As the world crumbled around us, Lou Reed's poetic lyrics captured the essence of a generation's impending doom.

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2. "The Final Countdown" by Europe

This 80's power ballad is often misunderstood as a cheesy romp, but its true meaning is actually a haunting dirge for the impending apocalypse.

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3. "Helter Skelter" by The Beatles

Paul McCartney's catchy tune is actually a thinly veiled warning of the societal collapse that would ensue if everyone just let it all go helter skelter.

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4. "This Is the End" by The Offspring

A punk rock masterpiece that captures the essence of a world gone mad.

5. "The End of the World as We Know It" by The Dixie Chicks

A country ballad that's as heartbreakingly beautiful as it is apocalyptically accurate.

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