Is It Really Over
Paper Towns Lyrics

Light, flooding through the window in the morning, waking slow
The singer wakes up slowly to the gentle light, with memories of past summers flooding in.

I see reflections of a summer
The singer sees reflections of a past summer, bringing back bittersweet memories.

Sceneries change but I won't
The world changes and moves on, but the singer wants to hold onto the memories that they cherish.

A pallet bursting into color
The world is awash with vibrant colors, reminding the artist of the beauty of the world.

Red and golden, silver skies
The sky is painted with red, gold, and silver colors, adding to the beauty of the moment.

Leaves, rootless, freely falling
The leaves fall freely from the trees, symbolizing the passing of time and the fleetingness of life.

Naked branches, soft goodbyes
The branches are bare, symbolizing the end of a season and saying goodbye to the past.

Seasons they change so can I
Just like the seasons change, the artist too is changing and growing with time.

Is it really over? When she sings
The artist wonders if their love is truly over every time they hear a sad song, especially when she sings it.

Is it really over When lights grow dim
As the lights dim, the artist wonders if their love has come to an end, and if they will be left alone.

Tell me who'll be the first to leave
The singer wonders who will be the first to leave their love behind, and move on.

Hearing songs about the winter
The artist recalls listening to songs about winter, and the memories it brings back.

White peaked mountains, ice and snow
The singer recalls the image of snow-capped mountains, adding to the beauty of winter.

Flames flicker in the evening
The flames flicker and dance in the night, adding to the warmth and coziness of the moment.

Stoke the ashes, embers glow
The singer stokes the dying embers of their love, hoping to rekindle the flame.

Feelings remain, is all I know
The artist is left with a deep feeling of love, even as everything else around them changes.

Memories hit without a warning
Memories can come back suddenly and without any warning, making it hard to move on.

Summer heat in the month of march
The singer recalls the feeling of summer heat in an unexpected time, adding to the confusion and chaos of emotions.

Time is gracefully unfolding meaning in old parts
As time passes, the singer gains new insight and finds meaning in their past experiences and memories.

Trying to hold on to love
The artist is trying to desperately hold onto their love, even as it slips away from their grasp.

Find forgiveness in the changing seasons of the heart
The artist finds it in their heart to forgive their past mistakes and move on, just like the changing of the seasons.