It's Over Now
Stefan Andersson Lyrics


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And she sparkles her surprise
The marvels of the milky way
Are but a candle to her
I kissed but she did not kiss back

Temptations of the saints
And though the leaves are falling fast
She still thinks she ain't
And she's going to blow my mind

This time
So we set out for the sun
A generation on the run
The ones who hid by moving trains

Pretending destinations
Now fighting everyone she knows
And some imaginary foes
My campus bride for whom truth slips

Beyond her finger tips
And she's going to blow my mind
This time
I've been sitting on the corner of my street

Waiting for her waiting for her
And I don't know if she sparkles when she speaks
If I could love her any more
I won't deny that we had fun

More than I can say for some
With just so many years to live
In which nothing gives
Two courting birds wheeled away

Against the opalescent grey
My campus bride and I just sit
Certain this is it
And she's going to blow my mind

This time
And she's going to blow her mind
If she can find the time
And she's going to blow my mind





This time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stefan Andersson's song "It's Over Now" describe the singer's relationship with a woman who is unique and awe-inspiring, yet tantalizingly out of reach. He compares her to the marvels of the Milky Way, saying that she is even more incredible than something as amazing as the universe. However, despite his love for her, she does not seem to feel the same way, as she "did not kiss back" when he kissed her.


The woman is portrayed as a complex figure who struggles with her own identity and beliefs. She is tempted by the idea of being a saint, but also has a rebellious and nonconformist streak. She still holds on to the belief that she is different from others, even as everything around her changes ("though the leaves are falling fast, she still thinks she ain't"). The singer notes her tendency to "pretend destinations" and fight both real and imaginary enemies, hinting at an underlying sense of disillusionment or dissatisfaction.


Despite their differences, the singer and the woman have a deep connection and enjoy spending time together. They are willing to defy convention and set out on a journey "for the sun," leaving behind the constraints of society. The singer is deeply enamored with her and waits for her eagerly, hoping to be able to love her even more. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the woman's feelings still undetermined and the singer wary of what the future may hold.


Line by Line Meaning

And she sparkles her surprise
She expresses her surprise in an enchanting way.


The marvels of the milky way
The wonders of the universe are nothing compared to her beauty.


Are but a candle to her
Her beauty outshines the most spectacular things in the universe.


I kissed but she did not kiss back
Although he kissed her, she did not reciprocate the act, indicating a lack of interest.


Temptations of the saints
Even the most virtuous people can be tempted by earthly desires.


And though the leaves are falling fast
Even though the autumn season is ending and things are changing, she remains the same.


She still thinks she ain't
She believes she is not good enough, despite her beauty and other admirable traits.


And she's going to blow my mind
She will amaze and surprise him with her actions and words, leaving a lasting impact.


So we set out for the sun
Together, they aim for a bright future and better opportunities.


A generation on the run
Young people are always pursuing something, whether it be social change, new experiences, or adventure.


The ones who hid by moving trains
People who made themselves invisible by moving on trains when they don't know what to do or where to head next.


Pretending destinations
Acting like they have a purpose or a place to be even though they don't know where they are going.


Now fighting everyone she knows
She is currently having conflicts with those around her.


And some imaginary foes
She has created enemies in her mind and is fighting them too.


My campus bride for whom truth slips beyond her finger tips
The girl he loves, who struggles to accept the truth or the reality of things and tends to lack awareness.


I've been sitting on the corner of my street
He has been waiting patiently for her return.


Waiting for her waiting for her
He eagerly awaits her arrival.


And I don't know if she sparkles when she speaks
He is not sure if she still shines and captivates him with her words and charm.


If I could love her any more
He already loves her deeply, but he wishes he could love her more.


I won't deny that we had fun
He acknowledges that they had a good time together.


More than I can say for some
Their relationship was better than what some other people have experienced.


With just so many years to live
Time is short, and they only have a limited amount of time together.


In which nothing gives
There are no guarantees in life, and things don't always work out.


Two courting birds wheeled away
Like two birds in love, they fly away together into an uncertain future.


Against the opalescent grey
They face the unknown future with optimism and hope, even though it is hazy or unclear.


My campus bride and I just sit
They are content to be together and be in each other's presence.


Certain this is it
They are confident and sure that they are meant to be together.


And she's going to blow her mind
He believes that she will amaze and surprise herself with her potential and abilities.


If she can find the time
If she has the time and opportunity, she can achieve great things.


And she's going to blow my mind
She will always be able to captivate and impress him, leaving a lasting impact on his life.




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