It's Over
Nick Black Lyrics

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Obsession, depression,
This program is in session.
If I tell you what will you say?
The lesson, in question,
Meaningless conversation.
They say it, no way I can forget this feeling...
You'll see my face in a magazine...
Will you turn the page not to look at me?

You'll hear my name in the social scene...
Will you turn your face when I'm on T.V.?
And now they're saying "When will you see?"
It's over.
Devotion, rough ocean,
This sequence is in motion.
I'm giving myself away...
Reflection, rejection,
You're in the nosebleed section.
They waited, I hated, images for selling...
You'll see my face in a magazine...
Will you turn the page not to look at me?
You'll hear my name in the social scene...
Will you turn your face when I'm on T.V.?
And now they're saying "When will you see?"
It's over.
When will you see it was such a big mistake?
Will you throw it all away?
You read the paper the headlines say,
"Will he take her back, will he turn away?"
You'll see my face in a magazine...
Will you turn the page not to look at me?
You'll hear my name in the social scene...
Will you turn your face when I'm on T.V.?

And now they're saying "When will you see?"
It's over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nick Black's song "It's Over" seem to be about the struggles of fame and how the fame and the public's constant attention can be both a blessing and a curse. The artist expresses the dark side of fame in the lines "Obsession, depression, this program is in session" which suggests that the whole process is like a program that takes a toll on the mental health of the artist. When the artist says "They say it, no way I can forget this feeling," it suggests that despite the pain that comes with fame, it is also hard to give it up because of the feeling of validation that comes with the attention.

The chorus of the song repeats the lines "You'll see my face in a magazine, will you turn the page not to look at me? You'll hear my name in the social scene, will you turn your face when I'm on T.V?" This further emphasizes how people's opinion about the artist can be fickle and fleeting when they start to fall out of favor. The artist wonders if people will still be interested in him when he is no longer in the spotlight - "And now they're saying 'When will you see?' It's over."

Throughout the song, the artist seems to be questioning the authenticity of the people around him and whether they truly care for him as a person or just as a means to satisfy their own desires. The song has a melancholic and introspective tone, making it a powerful and relatable track for anyone going through a similar struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

Obsession, depression, This program is in session.
The singer is experiencing a cycle of overwhelming thoughts and negative emotions. This pattern has become a regular part of their life.

If I tell you what will you say? The lesson, in question, Meaningless conversation.
The singer is doubtful that sharing their feelings will lead to a productive conversation. They anticipate that the outcome will be unhelpful and lacking in substance.

They say it, no way I can forget this feeling...
The singer has been impacted deeply by someone's words or actions, and cannot shake the resulting emotions.

You'll see my face in a magazine... Will you turn the page not to look at me? You'll hear my name in the social scene... Will you turn your face when I'm on T.V.?
The artist is concerned with the potential negative consequences of fame or public attention. They are asking if people will ignore or reject them because of their public presence.

And now they're saying "When will you see?" It's over.
The artist's relationship or situation has come to an end, and others are urging them to accept and move on.

Devotion, rough ocean, This sequence is in motion. I'm giving myself away...
The singer has made sacrifices and put their own needs aside for a cause or a person, but now feels that they have been taken advantage of or that it was not worth it.

Reflection, rejection, You're in the nosebleed section.
The singer is introspective and critical of themselves, and feels that they are not in a position of power or influence.

They waited, I hated, images for selling...
The artist resents that they have been used or exploited for someone else's benefit, such as for marketing or public relations.

When will you see it was such a big mistake? Will you throw it all away? You read the paper the headlines say, "Will he take her back, will he turn away?"
The artist wishes that others could understand the gravity of their situation and the seriousness of their mistake. They fear being judged or scorned by the public for their actions or choices.

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