Welcome to the End
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| Single by Maren Morris | ||||
| Released | July 11, 2025 | |||
| Length | 2:15 | |||
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| Producer | Jack Antonoff | |||
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"Welcome to the End" is a song by American singer and songwriter Maren Morris. It was released on July 11, 2025, through All Things Go Records and her own imprint of the same name. She co-wrote the song with Jimmy Robbins and Julia Michaels. Produced by Jack Antonoff, the song appears on a charity compilation album benefiting The Ally Coalition. A psychedelic-tinged track, "Welcome to the End" explores the emotional sacrifices involved in pursuing one's ambitions while emphasizing resilience in the face of adversity.
Background and release
Following Joy Oladokun and Allison Ponthier's single "Jesus and John Wayne", "Welcome to the End" was released as the second track from a charity compilation album benefiting Jack Antonoff's nonprofit organization, The Ally Coalition, which supports LGBTQ+ youth through tours, campaigns, and partnerships.[1][2][3] Morris described the song as being "about the mental sacrifices you'll make to achieve your dream" and added that although "it's not a straight or pretty path to get there", resilience can be unexpected. She also said she was pleased that the song's release would support the Ally Coalition and Antonoff's initiative to integrate recording studios into LGBTQ+ youth shelters.[4]
Composition
Produced by Antonoff, "Welcome to the End" is a two-minute song incorporating elements of psychedelia. Its lyrics explore the emotional cost of pursuing one's ambitions, with the refrain, "Oh, have you forgotten? / This is what you wanted", serving as a reminder of the sacrifices made in chasing a dream.[5]
Personnel
Credits were adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Maren Morris – lead vocal, songwriter
- Jack Antonoff – producer
- Jimmy Robbins – songwriter
- Julia Michaels – songwriter
References
- ↑ Pinder, Jaeden (July 11, 2025). "Maren Morris Releases Song 'Welcome To the End' For All Things Go Benefit Compilation: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Christensen, Thor (July 24, 2025). "Arlington's Maren Morris releases new song for LGBTQ benefit album". Dallas News. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Koscelnik, Julia (July 14, 2025). "V's New Music Roundup: Justin Bieber, Noah Cyrus". V. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ McClain, Larry (July 14, 2025). "Maren Morris Shows No-Quit Determination on 'Welcome to the End'". Beats per Minute. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Tibi, Ariana (July 21, 2025). "Welcome to the End: Maren Morris's New Single Backs LGBTQ+ Youth". Ones to Watch. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Welcome to the End". Maren Morris. Tidal. July 11, 2025. Credits. Retrieved July 4, 2026.