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Coffee Break: The End is the Beginning

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by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

March 31, 2025

Monday is the last day of March! We’re already officially into spring, but Tuesday marks the beginning of April and the tulips will be here before you know it.

As we’ve heard, every end can also be considered a beginning. Today, let’s highlight the end of the month while looking forward to a brand-new start.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about endings or beginnings would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played


Semisonic - Closing Time

Bright Eyes - First Day Of My Life

Stars - The Night Stars Here

Skeeter Davis - The End of the World

R.E.M. - It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

The Jam - Start!

Husker Du - New Day Rising

INXS - New Sensation