The Party's Over
Donegan Lonnie 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" by Donegan Lonnie is a song that speaks about the end of a party or a night out, and the inevitable moment when everything must return to reality. When the party ends, the singer acknowledges that a temporary illusion has been shattered, and it is now time to face reality. The lyrics contain several metaphors, such as bursting the pretty balloon, taking away the moon, and winding up the masquerade, all of which represent the end of a fantasy world, and the parties and dreams that people often use as an escape from the real world.
The second paragraph of the song speaks directly to a party attendee who has been swept up in the moment, dancing and dreaming through the night. The singer suggests that it's now time to let go of the dreams and return to reality. The metaphorical makeup worn at the party must also be removed, meaning that it's time to shed the facade and face the truth. The song ends on a poignant note with "It's all over, my friend," which implies a sense of finality and acceptance that the party has ended, and it's time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over, it's time to call it a day
The fun and excitement of the party have come to an end; it's time to go home and end the festivities for the day.
They've burst your pretty balloon
Someone or something has ruined the happy atmosphere and mood of the party.
And taken the moon away
The beautiful and magical feeling of the night has been lost, bringing an end to the party.
It's time to wind up the masquerade
It's necessary to put an end to the pretending and deceit that fueled the party and the people's behavior.
Just make your mind up
You must make a decision and take action to end the party and the associated emotions.
The piper must be paid
It's time to face the consequences of the actions taken during the party and be responsible for them.
The candles flicker and dim
The candles symbolize the diminishing excitement and energy of the party, signaling the end is near.
You danced and dreamed through the night
You were lost in the moment, enjoying every bit of the party, and dreaming of a great time that lasts forever.
It seemed to be right just being with him
Spending time with a special person made everything feel perfect and enjoyable.
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
It's time to face reality, and stop living in the euphoria of the party; the party will end.
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's time to drop the facade and reveal who you truly are, now that the party has come to an end.
It's all over, my friend
The party has ended, and things can never be the same, for better or for worse.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADOLPH GREEN, BETTY COMDEN, JULE STYNE
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@devonprince
The best ever version of this great song.
@johnmorris6513
best rendition of this song I've ever heard, he sings with feeling
@thegardener4395
I've listened to this and to Matt Monroe's (who was a wonderful signer)and for me this one by Lonnie, for me , is the best, as you say sung with feeling.
@monton81mill
I went to a Lonnie Donegal show in Great Yarmouth in the early 1960s it was a typical fast moving seaside summer show Lonnie ended it by sitting amid the footlights with his feet dangling over the orchestra pit and singing The Party’s Over, a great rendition that I will always remember.
@williamcrane4588
I was at that show in 1965 the Tornados were on the same show.
@keithleecahill5557
My grandfather used to love this song. He developed Alzheimers, and towards the end he didn't even know us, but one of the few things that used to comfort him was when we'd play this song. Sometimes he couldn't remember the words but other times they'd come to him. He's long gone, but sometimes late at night when if can't sleep I can hear his long ago voice in my ears, which is a strange feeling.....
@mickbuxton5718
Wow. First time I heard Lonnie do this song. Wonderful rendition. One of the early great guys from my teens, '58-'59.
@robinwilson1433
This song shows he had a great voice, too!
@dogdaymac
Lonnie always had a fine voice as you can hear and mostly people remember him for daft songs like dustbin man and chewing gum he was a lovely singer could hold his own with anyone
@9641roger
So very true; he was so very much more than Dustman and Chewing Gum; truth to tell , I hated those songs !!