Written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, "Is It Over Now?" is an electropop song built around energetic drums, retro synthesizers, sparse production elements and an idiosyncratic vocal sample. Rooted in storytelling, it chronicles a complex but misbegotten romance riddled with uncertainty and resentment using lyrical devices such as couplets, internal rhymes and rhetorical questions.
Upon the album's release, "Is It Over Now?" received acclaim from music critics, many of whom highlighted it as a standout track, emphasizing its engaging composition, blunt lyrical approach, and vocal cadence, whereas some considered it one of Swift's finest works, exemplary of her songcraft. A few reviews compared "Is It Over Now?" with Swift's 2016 single "Out of the Woods". In the United States, the song replaced Swift's own "Cruel Summer" atop the Billboard Hot 100, marking her 11th number-one song and making her the first soloist to dethrone herself on the chart twice. Elsewhere, "Is It Over Now?" charted at number one in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom as well.
Is It Over Now?
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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With the wilt of the rose
I slept all alone
You still wouldn't go
Let's fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later
I see your profile and your smile on unsuspecting waiters
You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor
Baby, was it over
When she laid down on your couch?
Was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?
"Come here," I whispered in your ear
In your dream as you passed out, baby
Was it over then?
And is it over now?
When you lost control
Red blood, white snow
Blue dress on a boat
Your new girl is my clone
And did you think I didn't see you?
There were flashing lights
At least I had the decency
To keep my nights out of sight
Only rumors 'bout my hips and thighs
And my whispered sighs
Oh, Lord, I think about
Jumping off of very tall somethings
Just to see you come running
And say the one thing I've been wanting
But no
Let's fast forward to three hundred awkward blind dates later
If she's got blue eyes, I will surmise that you'll probably date her
You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor
You search in every model's bed for something greater
Baby, was it over
When she laid down on your couch?
Was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?
"Come here," I whispered in your ear
In your dream as you passed out, baby
Was it over then?
And is it over now?
Think I didn't see you?
There were flashing lights
At least I had the decency
To keep my nights out of sight
Only rumors 'bout my hips and thighs
And my whispered sighs
Oh, Lord, I think about
Jumping off of very tall somethings
Just to see you come running
And say the one thing I've been wanting
But no
(Flashing lights, oh, Lord)
Let's fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later
(Flashing lights) I was hoping you'd be there
And say the one thing (oh, Lord) I've been wanting (oh, Lord)
But no
The lyrics to Taylor Swift's song "Is It Over Now?" depict the aftermath of a failed relationship and the lingering feelings of hurt, betrayal, and longing. The song starts with the singer reflecting on the past, feeling alone and wondering why their partner refused to leave despite the relationship's deterioration. The mention of the wilted rose symbolizes the loss of love and the sense of decay in the relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer fast forwards to the present, where they see their ex-partner moving on with someone new who resembles them physically. The lyrics highlight the pain of realizing that their partner has moved on and is finding solace in someone who is essentially a copy of the singer. The singer questions if their partner truly felt any guilt or remorse while being intimate with the new person, recalling the moment when their own blouse was unbuttoned.
The chorus repeats the question of whether the relationship was truly over when their partner started seeing someone else, hinting at the singer's desperation for closure. The lyrics also touch upon the rumors and speculation surrounding the singer's personal life, suggesting that while they may have kept their own nights out of public sight, they are still haunted by the memories and the desire for their ex-partner's attention and affirmation.
Overall, "Is It Over Now?" portrays the emotional aftermath of a failed relationship, where the singer is grappling with feelings of betrayal, longing, and the constant question of whether their partner truly moved on.
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
Once the flight had flown
After our relationship fell apart
With the wilt of the rose
When our love started to fade
I slept all alone
I felt lonely without you
You still wouldn't go
You didn't want to leave me
Let's fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later
Skipping ahead to numerous encounters with strangers
I see your profile and your smile on unsuspecting waiters
I catch glimpses of you in unexpected places
You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor
You remember our intimacy before our falling out
You search in every maiden's bed for something greater
You seek a better relationship with every new person you meet
Baby, was it over
Did our love come to an end
When she laid down on your couch?
When another woman entered your life
Was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?
Was it truly finished when someone else touched me
"Come here," I whispered in your ear
I tried to bring you back with my words
In your dream as you passed out, baby
In your unconscious thoughts
Was it over then?
Did our relationship truly end at that point
And is it over now?
Is our love completely finished
When you lost control
When you no longer had power over our relationship
Red blood, white snow
Symbolizing violence and purity
Blue dress on a boat
A specific memory of ours
Your new girl is my clone
Your current partner resembles me
And did you think I didn't see you?
Did you believe I was unaware of your actions
There were flashing lights
Drawing attention to your behavior
At least I had the decency
I maintained a sense of propriety
To keep my nights out of sight
I kept my personal life private
Only rumors 'bout my hips and thighs
People spreading gossip about my body
And my whispered sighs
The sounds of my longing
Oh, Lord, I think about
I reflect on
Jumping off of very tall somethings
Taking drastic actions to get your attention
Just to see you come running
Hoping you'll chase after me
And say the one thing I've been wanting
Express what I've longed to hear
But no
But it hasn't happened
I was hoping you'd be there
I had expectations of seeing you
And say the one thing I've been wanting
And hear the words I've desired
But no
But it didn't occur
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Global Drag
🩵 1989 TV ERA SINGLES 🩵
🕶️ 1. SHAKE IT OFF
📝 2. BLANK SPACE
👖 3. STYLE
🥊 4. BAD BLOOD
💋 5. WILDEST DREAMS
🌲 6. OUT OF THE WOODS
💌 7. NEW ROMANTICS
🥏 8. IS IT OVER NOW? (TV) [FTV]
PROMOTIONAL SINGLES
9. 🏙️ WELCOME TO NEW YORK
10. 🕯️THIS LOVE (TV)
Rezilienza
I can still remember when Taylor broke the internet. I hope she does it again this year!
yourfavaurora
Yup
Maldouney
kanye better
mini Ava
@Maldouney nah Taylor is queen
Lucas Sheasley
You comment this on every Taylor Swift video you see!
ChocChipNic
How she can put words of her experiences in a song and make it a masterpiece .. is beyond another level. This woman deserves the universe.
hilly L
Because her experience is a masterpiece.
Almeida
She already has it, looks like its her planet and we just lives in it.😂😂😂
eric
yes, she truly deserves the universe. so freaking talented
Rachel Clifton
Don’t worry, she has it. Lol.