The Party's Over
Judy Holliday & Gerry Mulligan 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 lyrics to "The Party's Over" by Judy Holliday & Gerry Mulligan have a somber tone, and suggest that a party or a period of celebration has come to an end. The first verse describes someone's "pretty balloon" being burst, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for someone's hopes or dreams being shattered. The second line is even more striking: "they've taken the moon away." This line could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that something that was once bright and magical has disappeared. The rest of the verse suggests that it's time to end the party and settle accounts; "the piper must be paid" suggests that there is a price to be paid for having a good time.
The second verse has a slightly more optimistic tone, as it talks about dancing and dreaming through the night. This suggests that the party was enjoyable, but it's time to wake up and face the reality that all good things must come to an end. The line "take off your makeup" suggests that it's time to stop hiding behind a facade or pretending that everything is alright. The final line "It's all over, my friend" seems to be a final statement of acceptance that the party is truly over, and that it's time to move on.
Overall, "The Party's Over" seems to be a song about the end of an era or a period of celebration, and the need to face reality when it's time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over, it's time to call it a day
The celebration has ended, and it's time to conclude the gathering.
They've burst your pretty balloon
Your expectations and hopes have been shattered and destroyed by someone else.
And taken the moon away
The magical and enchanted ambiance created at the party has disappeared leaving you dull and dreary.
It's time to wind up the masquerade
It is time to embrace reality and tear off the false pretenses being portrayed.
Just make your mind up
Take control of your emotions and decide to move on from the party.
The piper must be paid
You must face the consequences for your actions and pay the price for your indulgences.
The candles flicker and dim
The party is winding down, and the atmosphere is no longer vibrant and engaging.
You danced and dreamed through the night
You were lost in the moment and allowed yourself to escape from reality.
It seemed to be right just being with him
You believed that everything was perfect just being with someone you loved.
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
It's time for you to confront reality, and realize that your illusions and fantasies have come to an end.
Take off your makeup, the party's over
Remove the mask you are putting up and accept the reality of the situation- the party has ended.
It's all over, my friend
The party, along with all the illusions and fantasies it represented, has come to a conclusion with no way of continuing it further.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADOLPH GREEN, BETTY COMDEN, JULE STYNE
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