The Party's Over
MARSALIS TRIO 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 Marsalis Trio's "The Party's Over" describe a person's realization that a beloved event or moment in their life has come to an end. The party has ended, the balloon has been burst, and the moon has been taken away. These lines can be interpreted in a couple of ways. One interpretation is that the party represents a romantic relationship that has ended. The person had high hopes and dreams for the relationship, but they've been crushed, leaving them feeling empty and deflated. The other potential interpretation is that the party is more metaphorical, representing a general sense of excitement or anticipation around a situation, such as a job or project, that ultimately fell short of expectations.
Regardless of the interpretation, the lyrics suggest a sense of sadness and finality. The candles are flickering and dimming, and the person is left feeling disillusioned and disappointed. They must now "take off their makeup," or face reality without any illusions or pretenses. The line "the piper must be paid" suggests that there will be consequences or a price to pay for the person's actions or decisions leading up to the end of the party. Overall, the lyrics convey a message of acceptance and moving on from something that once brought joy and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over, it's time to call it a day
The celebration has come to an end, it's time to wrap it up and go home
They've burst your pretty balloon
Your expectations and hopes have been crushed and shattered
And taken the moon away
All the enchantment and magic of the night has vanished
It's time to wind up the masquerade
It's time to end the act or pretense you have put on
Just make your mind up
You need to come to a decision and stick to it
The piper must be paid
Every action has consequences, and it's time to face them
The candles flicker and dim
The atmosphere has changed, and the warmth is fading
You danced and dreamed through the night
You were lost in the moment, enjoying yourself and oblivious to reality
It seemed to be right just being with him
Being with someone special was all that mattered at the moment
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
It's time to face reality and leave the blissful world of dreams
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's time to discard any illusions or pretense, as the celebration has come to a conclusion
It's all over, my friend
The good times have ended, and it's time to move on
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADOLPH GREEN, BETTY COMDEN, JULE STYNE
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