The Party's Over
Kenny Marks Lyrics


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Jeannie got up early
while Johnny stayed in bed
She couldn't sleep last night
From something that he said
Johnnie said: "He's leavin'
Said he's never coming back again"

It was back in Franklin High School
Where he first laid eyes on her
A sassy little senior,
Jeannie gave his heart a stir
Johnnie wanted Jeannie
More than any girl he'd had before

It was just another party
Where they made their rendezvous
"Jeannie," Johnnie said:
"I've never met a girl like you,
When this party's over,
Do you think that I could drive you home?"

Jeannie had her questions
When the romance had its start
But Johnny had the looks
That shot an arrow thru her heart
Before the night was over,
Jeannie went and gave it all away

The Party's over,
It was fun while while it lasted,
But it ain't no fun no more
The party's over and
Now they wondered what they hurried for

Jeannie called up Johnnie
She said: "Hey,I've got bad news"
Johnnie, said: "Don't worry babe,
I'll take care of you"
They had a wedding party for their family
And a few close friends

The Party's over,
It was fun while while it lasted,
But it ain't no fun no more
The party's over and
Now they wondered what they hurried for
I guess they wondered what they hurried for
The party's over


He used to say "I Love you"
'Till their marriage fell apart
Now he says: "Hey Jeannie, baby,
Give me back my heart"
Jeannie's holding Junior
She said: "Johnnie, thanks a lot"

Now Johnnies got his freedom
And Jeannies got the kids
Jeannie's always dreamin'
'Bout the things she never did
Ain't it funny how infatuation
Fooled them into playing house?

The Party's over,
It was fun while while it lasted,
But it ain't no fun no more
The party's over and
Now they wondered what they hurried for
Yes, they wondered what they hurried for

The Party's over,
It was fun while while it lasted,
But it ain't no fun no more
The party's over and




Now they wondered what they hurried for
Yes, they wondered what they hurried for

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kenny Marks’s song β€œThe Party’s Over” describe the story of a couple, Jeannie and Johnnie, who met in high school and decided to spend their lives together. The song begins with Jeannie getting up early while Johnnie stays in bed, as Jeannie couldn’t sleep from something Johnnie said the previous night. Johnnie told Jeannie that he was leaving and never coming back. The song then reflects on how Johnnie first laid eyes on Jeannie when they were in high school, and how he fell for her. They met at a party, and Johnnie told Jeannie he had never met anyone like her. They got married and had kids, but eventually, their marriage fell apart, and Johnnie wanted his heart back.


The lyrics describe the disillusionment that can follow infatuation and how the reality of life can turn out to be different from what one expects. The song’s message is that although the party may be over, life continues, and people should learn from their experiences and not regret their choices.


Line by Line Meaning

Jeannie got up early
Jeannie woke up early in the morning.


while Johnny stayed in bed
Johnny remained asleep in the bed.


She couldn't sleep last night
Jeannie spent the previous night sleepless.


From something that he said
She is sleepless due to something Johnny said.


Johnnie said: 'He's leavin'
Johnny informed Jeannie that their relationship is ending.


Said he's never coming back again'
He told her that he will never return.


It was back in Franklin High School
This was in Franklin High School's past.


Where he first laid eyes on her
Johnny visually noticed Jeannie.


A sassy little senior,
Jeannie was a bold and impertinent senior student.


Jeannie gave his heart a stir
Jeannie attracted Johnny.


Johnnie wanted Jeannie
Johnny desired Jeannie.


More than any girl he'd had before
Johnny wanted her more than any other girl in the past.


It was just another party
The event was a regular party.


Where they made their rendezvous
Johnny and Jeannie planned to meet at the party.


'Jeannie', Johnnie said:
Johnny addressed Jeannie.


'I've never met a girl like you,
Johnny expressed his attraction towards Jeannie.


When this party's over,
After the party is finished,


Do you think that I could drive you home?'
Johnny proposed to drop off Jeannie at her home.


Jeannie had her questions
Jeannie had doubts.


When the romance had its start
These feelings emerged at the beginning of their romantic relationship.


But Johnny had the looks
Johnny was attractive.


That shot an arrow thru her heart
Jeannie fell in love with Johnny.


Before the night was over,
Before the end of the party,


Jeannie went and gave it all away
Jeannie decided to have a sexual relationship with Johnny.


The Party's over,
The event is finished.


It was fun while while it lasted,
The event was amusing but short-lived.


But it ain't no fun no more
The event is not enjoyable anymore.


Now they wondered what they hurried for
They regret how quickly they rushed into the relationship.


Jeannie called up Johnnie
Jeannie contacted Johnny.


She said: 'Hey, I've got bad news'
Jeannie informed Johnny of some unpleasant news.


Johnnie, said: 'Don't worry babe,
Johnny tried to reassure Jeannie.


I'll take care of you'
Johnny promised to take care of Jeannie.


They had a wedding party for their family
Johnny and Jeannie had a wedding with their relatives.


And a few close friends'
They invited a limited number of close friends.


He used to say 'I Love you'
Johnny used to say 'I Love You' to Jeannie.


'Till their marriage fell apart
This stopped when Johnny and Jeannie's marriage ended.


Now he says: 'Hey Jeannie, baby,
Johnny called Jeannie with an expression of affection.


Give me back my heart
Johnny wants Jeannie to return his love.


Jeannie's holding Junior
Jeannie holds their child, Junior.


She said: 'Johnnie, thanks a lot'
Jeannie is unhappy with Johnny.


Now Johnnies got his freedom
Johnny is no longer tied to Jeannie.


And Jeannies got the kids
Jeannie is now a single mother with the children.


Jeannie's always dreamin'
Jeannie fantasizes about her unfulfilled desires.


'Bout the things she never did
Jeannie has remorse for the things she didn't do.


Ain't it funny how infatuation
Jeannie realizes the strangeness of love at first sight.


Fooled them into playing house?
Does the romantic illusion of an early attraction inspire them to live together?




Lyrics Β© Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHIL MADEIRA, KENNY MARKS

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Comments from YouTube:

GraceEngineering

Kenny's passing recently so saddens me. It was a shock to many. He was a genuine servant of the Lord and loved by so many. My teen years were greatly enhanced by Kenny's heart and music.

wonkhong

Soul Reviver!

Daphne Brooks

How did he die and when ?

david brown

​@Daphne Brooks Kenneth Michael Marks was an American Christian singer. passed away on October 31. He was 67 years old. Marks passed away after falling into a coma due to a heart attack.
Born: 6 November 1950, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died: 31 October 2018
Albums: Right Where You Are, Make It Right, Absolutely Positively, MORE.Kenny Marks, born Kenneth Michael Marks, November 6, 1950, Detroit, Michigan, has performed on 6 of the 7 continents world-wide over his music career. His family came from Yugoslavia with the surname Makrovich, but his parents changed to the name Marks when he was born.

Growing up in Detroit, Marks studied classical piano as a kid and learnt to play guitar when he was 15. He tried a group with some guys in high school, then went away to a university on the East Coast. His classical background is reflected on a track from his latest album β€˜Another Friday Night’ called β€˜You Made A Difference For Me’ probably one of the most unusual songs that he has ever recorded.

Kenny Marks was one of the mainstay artists in CCM from his debut album in 1982 ’til the end of the decade. Songs such as β€œMake It Right”, β€œThe Party’s Over” and β€œRight Where You Are” were regularly in circulation on Christian radio and are still considered by many today to be CCM classics. His music had an AOR/Bryan Adams vibe to them which carved him a niche in the industry. He continued to release albums up ’til 1995, exploring a more melodic ballad driven sound. CCM singer and guitarist. RIP We will all piss you and we will pray and we thank you for your music & we will never foregt you Kenny πŸ™

Daphne Brooks

@david brown thanks for info.

Jim Bean

@Daphne Brooks
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Roy boy

I remember his music being very influential on me and a lot of people. I remember going to see him in the city of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Man those where the days of good wholesome, life meaning music. RIP Kenny one of GODs great soldiers.

Quincy Disney Vegan

Ya gotta love songs like this which have an awesome saxophone solo. RIP KENNY MARKS!!!

Nate the Rocker Preacher

RIP Kenny Marks. Blessed by your great songs.

shaun forrester

as a sound tech, musician, and being very familiar with this song, the sound quality sounds incredible for a 20+ year old vhs! great song! thanks for posting it....

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