Jewry disappeared from the spotlight for a decade after the break-up of The Fentones, working in music management and performing at small venues with his wife Iris Caldwell, the sister of Rory Storm. During the early 1970s, however, Jewry acquired a new persona, Alvin Stardust, as he successfully cashed in on the glam rock bandwagon. His name was given to him by Michael Levy (later Lord Levy) who owned his record label. Magnet Records. His debut hit was "My Coo-Ca-Choo" in 1973. Stardust had other chart successes with the hits - "Jealous Mind" (UK No. 1), "You, You, You", "Red Dress" and "Good Love Can Never Die". In total, he amassed seven Top Ten entries, in a chart span lasting almost 25 years.[2]
It's All Over Now
Shane Fenton & The Fentones Lyrics
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Always tend to end nice
But you keep letting the folks outside you
To give you all that good advice
You see I just wanted to love you
But your head′s made of wood
I can see I'm gonna have to lead you, daddy
And I'm telling you I used to love you
But it′s all over, all over now
You know it′s all over town you threw me down
But you shouldn't let that count, a story don′t fly around
Now you had your chance
And now it's all over, I′ll get along somehow
There were things that you did I used to forgive
But you'll never change it as long as you live
And I′m telling you I used to love you
But it's all over, all over now
Tried to treat you sweet
Always tend to end nice
But you keep letting the folks outside you
To give you all that good advice
You see I just wanted to love you
But your head's made of wood
I can see I′m gonna have to lead you, daddy
′Cause you just ain't no good
And I′m telling you I used to love you
But it's all over, all over now
You know it′s all over town you threw me down
But you shouldn't let that count a story don′t fly around
Now you had your chance
And now it's all over, I'll get along somehow
There were things that you did I used to forgive
But you′ll never change it as long as you live
And I′m telling you I used to love you
But it's all over, all over
Shove it up, baby, and I′m telling you flat
It's all over ... and that′s that!
The lyrics of Shane Fenton & The Fentones's "It's All Over Now" are a reflection of a relationship that has come to an end. The song is essentially a break-up song, with the singer expressing his frustration and disappointment about the failed relationship. In the first verse, the singer explains that he had always tried to be sweet to his partner, but she had relied on outside advice from others, and this has caused the relationship to end. He also talks about how he tried to love her, but her stubbornness and unwillingness to change made it impossible for them to continue the relationship.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "it's all over now," emphasizing the finality of the situation. He talks about how the news of the break-up has spread around town, but he encourages his ex-partner not to let this affect her. He also admits that there were things she did that he used to forgive, but he realizes that she will never change, which is why he has decided to move on.
The second verse is a repetition of the first, and in the final verse, the singer reinforces the idea that the relationship is over and that he will get along without her. He also tells her to "shove it up" before declaring that it's all over and there's nothing left to discuss. Overall, the lyrics are a poignant expression of the end of a relationship, with the singer finally accepting that it's time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Tried to treat you sweet
I attempted to be kind to you
Always tend to end nice
I consistently concluded things in a good way
But you keep letting the folks outside you
But you constantly allow others around you
To give you all that good advice
To give you tons of advice
You see I just wanted to love you
I simply desired to love you
But your head's made of wood
But you are very foolish
I can see I'm gonna have to lead you, daddy
I can see that I will have to guide you
'Cause you just ain't no good
Because you are simply a bad person
And I'm telling you I used to love you
I am informing you that I once loved you
But it's all over, all over now
But now it is finished, completely over
You know it's all over town you threw me down
You are aware that the news of you rejecting me has spread
But you shouldn't let that count, a story don't fly around
But you should not let that matter, rumors do not last forever
Now you had your chance
Now you had your opportunity
And now it's all over, I'll get along somehow
And now it is finished, but I will manage to move on
There were things that you did I used to forgive
There were actions you did that I previously pardoned
But you'll never change it as long as you live
But you will never change that as long as you live
And I'm telling you I used to love you
I am telling you that I once loved you
But it's all over, all over now
But now it is finished, completely over
Shove it up, baby, and I'm telling you flat
Leave me alone, baby, and I'm telling you directly
It's all over ... and that's that!
It's all finished ... and that's the end of it!
Writer(s): Lew Brown, Albert Von Tilzer
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.