The Party's Over
Ray Brown Trio & Kevin Mahogany 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 song "The Party's Over" by Ray Brown Trio and Kevin Mahogany talks about the end of a party and the realization that all good things must come to an end. The lyrics suggest that the party-goer has been living in a dream-like state, holding onto the illusion that the party would never end. The opening lines of the song, "The party's over, it's time to call it a day. They've burst your pretty balloon and taken the moon away", allude to the end of the festivities and the disappointment that comes with it. The next two lines— "It's time to wind up the masquerade. Just make your mind up/The piper must be paid"— reference the necessity of facing the truth and paying the price for the fun that was had.
As the song continues, the lyrics describe the aftermath of the party. "The candles flicker and dim...Now you must wake up, all dreams must end/Take off your makeup, the party's over/It's all over, my friend" points to the harsh reality of the end of the party. The decision to wake up, to face the reality of the end of the night and the necessity to remove one's mask means that it's time to face the music and deal with the consequences of the fun and frivolity. The final line, "It's all over, my friend", drives home the message that the party was just a temporary escape from reality and that now it's time to return to that reality.
Overall, the song's message is clear: all good things must come to an end, and it's important to face the end honestly and gracefully, taking responsibility for one's actions and accepting the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over, it's time to call it a day
The event has ended, and it's time to go home and conclude the celebration.
They've burst your pretty balloon
Your hopes and expectations have been destroyed by something or someone.
And taken the moon away
Your fantasy world has been shattered, and you feel like something essential has vanished from your life.
It's time to wind up the masquerade
It's time to stop pretending and put an end to the deception.
Just make your mind up
You need to make a choice and stick to it.
The piper must be paid
You must face the consequences of your actions, whether good or bad.
The candles flicker and dim
The light and excitement of the gathering are fading, and its end is near.
You danced and dreamed through the night
You enjoyed yourself and indulged in your fantasies all night long.
It seemed to be right just being with him
Spending time with someone felt perfect and genuine in the moment.
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
It's time to come back to reality since all lovely thoughts and illusions come to a stop.
Take off your makeup, the party's over
You should divulge your real self, and the fun has ended.
It's all over, my friend
The celebration has concluded, and it's time to go home and continue with your life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADOLPH GREEN, BETTY COMDEN, JULE STYNE
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