She received much critical acclaim for her 2005 release, Paradise Hotel, which contains songs that strike a chord with listeners in light of recent events. "Requiem" honors Hurricane Katrina and tsunami victims with hopeful pleas to the Virgin Mary, while "Man of God" is a bitter, unapologetic denouncement of President George W. Bush and his administration.
"The actions of this regime do not follow the teachings of Christ, what I call real Christianity," Gilkyson said in August 2005. "I just don't appreciate the religious right acting like I don't love God and my country just because I'm not in their corner. I'm mad and I want other people to be mad about this too."
In 2008, her album Beautiful World came out, again on Red House Records. The songs vary from pop to folk and points in-between, with songs ranging from intimate ballads to rallying cries against the imperialist machine. She recently collaborated on a new album entitled Red Horse with two of her Red House Records label-mates John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky.
In 2011, she came out with Roses at the End of Time. Recorded at her home with the help of her son and co-producer Cisco Ryder, Gilkyson took a longer time in the studio and came out with a more eclectic and personal album. She continues to tour about 150 dates per year in the United States and overseas.
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The Party's Over
Eliza Gilkyson Lyrics
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Everybody got loaded,
Everybody looked fine
We emptied the coffers of water and wine
The party's over
We had a good time
We danced on the tables midnight till dawn
Till all the time was up and the good stuff gone
The house is a shambles, broken glass in the streets
Guttering candles, blood on the sheets
We burned all the kindling, passed the bottle around
Watched the last coals dwindling
And the ice melting down
[Chorus]
The party's over, we had a blast
Brought in the lawyers to cover our ass
Left a note for the children to clean up the mess
The party's over
It was a big success!
[Chorus]
[Repeat: x3]
The party's over
The song "The Party's Over" by Eliza Gilkyson is a melancholic reflection on the aftermath of a wild party. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery painting the scene of the party when it was in full swing, the moments of excess and the consequences of all that partying. The song speaks to the classic adage that all good things must come to an end eventually. The first verse of the song presents the picture of the party in full swing, everyone is having fun, and the vibe is good. The second verse speaks to the damage that has been done - broken glass on the streets, guttering candles, and blood on the sheets. The chorus repeats that the party is over and implies that all of the fun and games that once filled the space are now gone. The final verse and chorus suggest that despite the mess and chaos that the party has left in its wake, it was still considered a success, even if the lawyers had to be called in.
"The Party's Over" is an evocative song that communicates the message that the end of the party is a metaphor for all good things that come to an end eventually. It is about appreciating the good times in life while acknowledging that everything has its season, and inevitably, it comes time to pack up the party and move on. The song is beautifully written, and the lyrics are full of metaphors that capture the essence of what it feels like when the good times come to an end. The chorus is catchy and carries a deep message that all listeners can relate to, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over, we had us a time
The celebration has come to an end, but we had a fun time.
Everybody got loaded,
Every person got drunk and consumed lots of alcohol.
Everybody looked fine
Even though everyone was drunk, they appeared presentable or good-looking.
We emptied the coffers of water and wine
We used up all the reserves of both plain and alcoholic drinks.
We had a good time
It was a pleasurable experience while it lasted.
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
We danced on the tables midnight till dawn
We kept dancing on the tables from midnight till early morning.
Till all the time was up and the good stuff gone
We danced until the time limit was over, and all the enjoyable things ended.
The house is a shambles, broken glass in the streets
The residence is in a mess, and broken glass debris scattered around outside.
Guttering candles, blood on the sheets
Candles have ran out of wax and melted down, and there are blood stains on the sheets.
We burned all the kindling, passed the bottle around
All the woods/hard twigs were burned light the party, and we shared the bottle until it was empty.
Watched the last coals dwindling, and the ice melting down
We observed the final remainings of the burnt tinders slowly disappearing and the ice cubes melting away.
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
The party's over, we had a blast
The festivity has ended, but it was an enjoyable time.
Brought in the lawyers to cover our ass
Legal advisors were invited to protect or defend us against any legal issues or repercussions.
Left a note for the children to clean up the mess
We left a message for the youngsters to tidy up the untidy surroundings.
The party's over, it was a big success!
Although the party ended, it was a significant achievement or victory.
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
[Repeat: x3]
Repeating the last line thrice.
The party's over
The festivity has ended, and it's time to move on or depart.
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