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When JP Saxe and Julia Michaels released this duet in 2019, no one predicted how eerily fitting it would feel just months later when the world paused in a pandemic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1419\">Now, in 2025, the song continues to echo in TikTok reels, wedding playlists, late-night text exchanges, and existential thoughts. But why does it still matter? Because <strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1375\">when we imagine the end, we imagine love, <\/strong>and being next to the one who matters most.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1467\">The Lyrics: Longing in Its Rawest Form<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1641\">At its core, the phrase <strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1547\">\u201cIf the world was ending, you\u2019d come over, right?\u201d<\/strong> is a poetic plea for emotional truth. It\u2019s not about logic or circumstances\u2014it\u2019s about heart.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1688\">Here\u2019s the emotional breakdown of the chorus:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1870\">\n<p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1870\"><em data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1870\">\u201cIf the world was ending, you&#8217;d come over, right?<br data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\" \/>You&#8217;d come over and you&#8217;d stay the night<br data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\" \/>Would you love me for the hell of it?<br data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\" \/>All our fears would be irrelevant\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1893\"><strong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1893\">Why it hits home:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2015\">\n<li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1926\">\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1926\">It speaks to unresolved love.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1973\">\n<p data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1973\">It suggests love beyond ego, pride, or time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2015\">\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2015\">It romanticizes vulnerability in chaos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2062\">The Artists: JP Saxe &amp; Julia Michaels<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2289\">JP Saxe, a Canadian singer-songwriter, teamed up with Julia Michaels, known for her raw, diary-like songwriting, for this haunting duet. Their <strong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2226\">real-life romance<\/strong> after the song\u2019s creation made fans root for them even harder.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2478\">Ironically, their relationship didn\u2019t last, but the emotions they captured did. The song, much like a photograph, <strong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2449\">froze a moment of pure emotional honesty<\/strong> that outlived their romance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2529\">A Song That Became a Soundtrack to Crisis<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2697\">Released in 2019, the song gained <strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2594\">massive relevance in 2020<\/strong> when the COVID-19 pandemic forced people indoors and made \u201cthe end of the world\u201d feel chillingly real.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2719\"><strong data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2719\">Cultural Impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<li data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2772\">\n<p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2772\">It inspired hundreds of TikTok videos and covers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2836\">\n<p data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2836\">It was performed during lockdown livestreams and fundraisers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<p data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2908\">It became a <strong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2876\">global comfort anthem<\/strong>, reflecting both fear and love.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2993\">Meaning Behind the Phrase: \u201cIf the World Was Ending I Wanna Be Next to You\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3090\">The phrase has become bigger than the song\u2014it\u2019s now a <strong data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3071\">cultural statement<\/strong>. People use it in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3187\">\n<li data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3127\">\n<p data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3127\">Tweets expressing a deep connection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3158\">\n<p data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3158\">Memes about apocalyptic love<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3187\">\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3187\">Wedding vows and proposals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3347\">It taps into a truth we all carry: when everything fades, <strong data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3268\">only love remains<\/strong>. The sentiment cuts through superficiality and reminds us what matters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3347\">Also read: <a class=\"pointer-events\" href=\"https:\/\/rcourihay.com\/blog\/who-is-the-richest-artist-in-the-world-in-2025\/\">Who Is the Richest Artist in the World in 2025?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3390\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3455\">Who sings \u201cIf the World Was Ending I Wanna Be Next to You\u201d?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3511\">The song is sung by <strong data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3487\">JP Saxe<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3510\">Julia Michaels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3566\">What is the meaning of \u201cIf the World Were Ending\u201d?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3758\">It\u2019s about <strong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3605\">yearning for connection<\/strong> with someone you love\u2014even if the world were to collapse. It explores whether unresolved love would still find its way back under extreme circumstances.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3791\">When was the song released?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3896\">The song was released on <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3837\">October 17, 2019<\/strong>, and gained viral popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3948\">Are JP Saxe and Julia Michaels still together?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4072\">No, the couple ended their romantic relationship, but the song remains a powerful memento of their emotional collaboration.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4122\">Is \u201cIf the World Were Ending\u201d a breakup song?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4264\">Yes, but not in the typical bitter sense. It\u2019s about love that still lingers, questioning <strong data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4227\">\u201cwhat if?\u201d<\/strong> in the most dramatic, heartfelt way.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4315\">Beyond the Song: Why This Phrase Lives On<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4463\"><strong data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4369\">\u201cIf the world was ending, I wanna be next to you\u201d<\/strong> isn\u2019t just a lyric\u2014it\u2019s become a universal expression of <strong data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4462\">ultimate love and vulnerability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4493\">People relate to it because:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4594\">\n<li data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4532\">\n<p data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4532\">It prioritizes love over logistics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4570\">\n<p data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4570\">It embraces emotional imperfection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4594\">\n<p data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4594\">It humanizes longing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4780\">Whether you&#8217;re in a relationship, reminiscing about \u201cthe one that got away,\u201d or just trying to make sense of your emotions in a chaotic world, this phrase offers <strong data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4779\">emotional clarity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4832\">Final Thoughts: When Words Feel Like a Hug<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"4991\">In a noisy world of overproduced pop, this song stripped everything down. Just two voices, a piano, and the ache of unresolved love. No theatrics\u2014just truth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"5049\">So yes, if the world was ending\u2026 you\u2019d come over, right?<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5229\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5260\">Related Video:<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"JP Saxe - If the World Was Ending (Official Video) ft. 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