He first rose to mainstream prominence on 8 November, 2018, with the release of his second EP Breach, including the massive hit single "Someone You Loved".
2019 saw "Someone You Loved" charting in over 29 counties and becoming a global hit.
On 17 May, 2019, Capaldi released his debut album titled Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, including his top 10 singles "Grace", "Someone You Loved", "Hold Me While You Wait", amongst several other songs featured in Capaldi's previous EP's.
The debut album peaked at number one in the UK and Ireland, whilst becoming the fastest-selling album of the year, and becoming certified gold in the UK just a week after its release.
In March 2021 Capaldi announced that he postponed all his upcoming shows to work on his upcoming sophomore album. He returned in the summer of 2022 to play his postponed shows, including his headlining slots at the TRNSMT Festival, the Latitude Festival, and the Isle of Wight Festival.
The lead single "Forget Me" from his second album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent, was released in September 2022 and it became his first song to debut at the top of the UK Singles Chart. His frozen pizza range Big Sexy Pizza was also released later that month in the UK supermarkets Iceland and Tesco. He achieved his fourth number-one single when "Pointless" climbed to the top of the UK charts in January 2023. In April 2023, his documentary How I'm Feeling Now was released on Netflix.
In April 2023, Capaldi achieved his fifth number-one song on the UK Singles Chart with "Wish You the Best".
On 19 May 2023, Capaldi released his sophomore studio album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.
when the party's over
Lewis Capaldi Lyrics
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I've learned to lose you can't afford to
Tore my shirt to stop you bleeding
But nothing ever stops you leaving
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Don't you know too much already?
I'll only hurt you if you let me
Call me friend, but keep me closer
And I'll call you when the party's over
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Yeah, I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
But nothing is better, sometimes
Once we've both said our goodbyes
Let's just let it go
Let me let you go
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
Lewis Capaldi's "When the Party's Over" explores the aftermath of a failed relationship where the singer is aware that they are no good for their partner. The singer has had previous experiences of losing their partner and does not want to go through the pain again. The line "I've learned to lose you can't afford to" indicates that the singer understands the consequences of their actions and has come to terms that they cannot keep their partner. Despite their deep desire to keep their lover from leaving, reality dictates otherwise. They have done everything they possibly could, even tore their shirt to stop their lover's bleeding, but still, nothing stops them from leaving.
The line "Call me friend, but keep me closer And I'll call you when the party's over" suggests that the singer would like to keep their ex-partner in their life in some capacity, possibly as friends. However, the singer can only handle so much and needs to take a break from the relationship. The phrase "when the party's over" is a metaphor for when everything is said and done, and there is no more to say, the singer will reach out to their partner.
In conclusion, "When the Party's Over" talks about the aftermath of a relationship where the singer knows they are no good for their partner and that they cannot keep them. The singer's desire to maintain some form of relationship with their ex while keeping their distance and breaking free from the situation is evident in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know I'm no good for you?
I am aware that our relationship will not work out, so why do you still hold on to me?
I've learned to lose you can't afford to
I have experienced losing you in the past and I cannot bear to lose you again, but it seems to be inevitable.
Tore my shirt to stop you bleeding
I tried my best to protect you and prevent you from getting hurt, but it seems like nothing I do can make you stay.
But nothing ever stops you leaving
Even though I try to hold on to you, you always find a reason to leave me.
Don't you know too much already?
You already know my capacity to hurt you, so why are you still entrusting your heart to me?
I'll only hurt you if you let me
If you continue to stay with me, I will eventually hurt you because I do not have the capability to give you the love and care that you deserve.
Call me friend, but keep me closer
We can only remain friends because our relationship will not work out, but you can still keep me near because you care for me.
And I'll call you when the party's over
When our relationship finally ends, I will still reach out to you and we can still be there for each other even as friends.
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
I am alone and feeling lonely as I come home, which is why I try to maintain silence and solitude.
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could pretend that I am okay with being alone, but the truth is that I am not and it hurts me.
But nothing is better, sometimes
Although it hurts to be alone, sometimes it is better than being in a relationship that will only cause pain and heartache.
Once we've both said our goodbyes
When we finally decide to end our relationship, we can both move on and find happiness elsewhere.
Let's just let it go
We need to accept that our relationship is not meant to be and it's time for us to move on and let go of each other.
Let me let you go
As painful as it is, I need to let you go and let you find someone who can love and care for you the way you deserve.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Finneas Baird O'Connell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@a_paradise_bird
my friend who you can see in the video sadly passed away this year. rip leon. miss u :(
@diegotabares7409
I'm so sorry, bro...
@dscul97
I'm sorry for your loss :(
@jamesjordan497
Sorry man... you can get through this
@aarohanyt7374
sad ! rip
@sailyui
oh nyo :( peepoSad
@okcoolros4121
billie’s version is when you hold it all in and cry to yourself in your bed all night
lewis’ version is when you can’t hold it in and let it all out in painful screams and cries in front of the person
@serenyaa9981
This deserves more likes tbh
@jillo8153
You hit that nail in the head
@mari-wj1mu
Mine is Billie elilish version cause I'm always cryin myself to sleep with her songs