… Read Full Bio ↴Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist.
Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vocal groups in New York. In the early 1950s she moved to Paris, forming her own vocal group, The Blue Stars, later to become the Swingle Singers.
After signing to Verve, Dearie returned to the U.S. where, despite developing a successful career and achieving international fame, by 1974 the lack of interest from major labels led her to start her own label, Daffodil Records. She continued performing into her eighties.
Blossom Dearie died on 7th February 2009, at her apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City
The Party's Over
Blossom Dearie Lyrics
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They've burst your pretty balloon
And taken the moon away
It's time to wind up the masquerade
Just make your mind up
The piper must be paid
The party's over, the candles flicker and dim
It seemed to be right just being with him
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's all over, my friend
The party's over, it's time to call it a day
They've burst your pretty balloon
And taken the moon away
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's all over, my friend
It's all over, my friend
The party's over is a song that perfectly portrays the feeling of the end of a party, which stands as a metaphor for the end of a relationship. The lyrics describe the moment when the party is over, the balloons have burst, and the moon has been taken away. This imagery is used to imply that when a relationship ends, the beauty and excitement that once existed in it also disappear. It's the time when the masquerade has to end, and the person has to face the actual reality. Just as the piper must be paid at the end of the day, the time has come to accept the aftermath of the reality of the relationship. The metaphorical language used in the song allows the listener to relate to the lyrics and take what they want from it. The mention of taking off the makeup emphasizes the fact that it's essential to drop the fake facade that the person had put up during the relationship and face the truth.
The second paragraph of the song is an echo of the first, but with more complex emotions. The candles flicker and dim, symbolizing the end of the passion that once was there. The lyricist describes how one danced and dreamed the night away with someone who they believed was right for them. However, that happiness was fleeting as it was just a dream, and the reality is hitting hard. Just like every dream, this relationship has to come to an end, and it's time to face the morning. The concluding sentence "It's all over, my friend" acts as a final cut-off point, where the sentence affirms that everyone has to move on from broken relationships, and with time, they will heal.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over, it's time to call it a day
The gathering has concluded and it's time to go home.
They've burst your pretty balloon
Your hopes and aspirations have been shattered.
And taken the moon away
Even the impossible has been taken away, making it clear that everything has ended.
It's time to wind up the masquerade
Stop pretending and be honest with yourself.
Just make your mind up
Make a decision about what comes next.
The piper must be paid
It's time to face the consequences of your actions.
The party's over, the candles flicker and dim
The celebratory feeling is subsiding.
You danced and dreamed through the night
You allowed yourself to get lost in the fantasy of the event.
It seemed to be right just being with him
You thought it felt perfect being with your partner for the night.
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
It's time to come back to reality.
Take off your makeup, the party's over
Stop pretending and be yourself again now that the celebration is done.
It's all over, my friend
Everything has come to a close and there's nothing to do but move on.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLADYS HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Heather Collins
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