Is It Over
Unruly Child Lyrics


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Ooh, yeah

Another night with that look in your eyes
How long have we been waiting with nothing left to say
We come together, but we're always alone
We tell the same sad story anyway

I've been around you for a long, long time
You can tell me anything, you gotta let me know

Is it over
So I can learn to love again
I'll believe it when I hear you say
That it's over
(Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye to me
Yeah

There's no reason we should tell any lies
'Cause the truth reveals anything we try to hide
So if you open up your heart to me
I will take your hand in mine

We've been together for a long, long time
You can let me in, you gotta let me know

Is it over
So I can learn to love again
Let me know, let me live my life
Is it over
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye to me

Given any time even the sun will grow cold
When the fire dies inside
But I wanna know if the flame still burns
For you and me

We've known each other for a long, long time
You can let me know

Is it over
So I can learn to love again
I'll believe it when I hear you say
That it's over
(Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again




Do you need to say goodbye, oh...
Do you need to say goodbye to me, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Is It Over" by Unruly Child appear to be about a relationship that has hit a rough patch. The opening lines describe a night spent in each other's company, but with "nothing left to say," suggesting that their relationship has reached a standstill. However, they "come together" despite feeling "always alone," indicating that they still want to make it work.


The chorus poses the question of whether the relationship is truly over, asking for confirmation so that the singer can "learn to love again" or "fly again." These lyrics indicate that the singer is willing to move on if necessary, but needs to be sure that the relationship is truly over. The bridge adds a sense of urgency, noting that even the sun will eventually grow cold, but the singer needs to know whether the "flame still burns" for them.


The overall message of the song seems to be one of asking for honesty and clarity in a relationship that has grown stagnant. It acknowledges that relationships go through changes, and it can be difficult to know when it's time to let go. However, by asking the straightforward question of "is it over?" the singer is hoping to move forward with their life, whether that means starting anew or finding a way to reignite their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Another night with that look in your eyes
I see the same defeated expression and we are running out of things to talk about.


How long have we been waiting with nothing left to say
We've been sitting here in silence for a while now with no conversation left.


We come together, but we're always alone
We try to spend time together, but it doesn't make either of us feel less lonely.


We tell the same sad story anyway
No matter how hard we try, the story of our relationship always has a tragic ending.


I've been around you for a long, long time
We've known each other for years and I understand you more than anyone else does.


You can tell me anything, you gotta let me know
You can confide in me and it's important that you are honest with me.


Is it over
I need to know if this relationship is officially over.


So I can learn to love again
If it's over, I can start the process of healing and learning to love again.


I'll believe it when I hear you say
I need to hear you say the words so I can fully accept that it's over.


Then I can learn to fly again
Once I've healed and moved on, I can start to feel free and happy again.


Do you need to say goodbye to me
Do we need to have a final, definitive goodbye for closure?


There's no reason we should tell any lies
We shouldn't try to hide the truth from each other anymore.


'Cause the truth reveals anything we try to hide
The truth will come out regardless of whether or not we want it to.


So if you open up your heart to me
If you're vulnerable with me and tell me how you truly feel.


I will take your hand in mine
I'll be there for you to support you through this tough time.


Given any time even the sun will grow cold
Everything has an expiration date and nothing lasts forever.


When the fire dies inside
When our passion and love for each other fades.


But I wanna know if the flame still burns
I want to know if there is any hope left for our relationship.


For you and me
If we can work through this and stay together.


Let me know, let me live my life
Give me the honesty I need to move on and start living my life again.


Do you need to say goodbye, oh...
Do we need to have a final, definitive goodbye for closure?


Do you need to say goodbye to me, yeah
Is it time for us to officially end things and say our goodbyes.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

TW Winardi

Ooh, yeah

Another night with that look in your eyes
How long have we been waiting with nothing left to say
We come together, but we're always alone
We tell the same sad story anyway

I've been around you for a long, long time
You can tell me anything, you gotta let me know

Is it over
So I can learn to love again
I'll believe it when I hear you say
That it's over
(Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye to me

Yeah

There's no reason we should tell any lies
'Cause the truth reveals anything we try to hide
So if you open up your heart to me
I will take your hand in mine

We've been together for a long, long time
You can let me in, you gotta let me know


Is it over
So I can learn to love again
Let me know, let me live my life
Is it over (Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye to me

Given any time even the sun will grow cold
When the fire dies inside (fire dies inside)
But I wanna know if the flame still burns
For you and me

We've known each other for a long, long time
You can let me know

Is it over
So I can learn to love again
I'll believe it when I hear you say
That it's over
(Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye, oh...
Do you need to say goodbye to me, yeah



All comments from YouTube:

TW Winardi

Ooh, yeah

Another night with that look in your eyes
How long have we been waiting with nothing left to say
We come together, but we're always alone
We tell the same sad story anyway

I've been around you for a long, long time
You can tell me anything, you gotta let me know

Is it over
So I can learn to love again
I'll believe it when I hear you say
That it's over
(Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye to me

Yeah

There's no reason we should tell any lies
'Cause the truth reveals anything we try to hide
So if you open up your heart to me
I will take your hand in mine

We've been together for a long, long time
You can let me in, you gotta let me know


Is it over
So I can learn to love again
Let me know, let me live my life
Is it over (Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye to me

Given any time even the sun will grow cold
When the fire dies inside (fire dies inside)
But I wanna know if the flame still burns
For you and me

We've known each other for a long, long time
You can let me know

Is it over
So I can learn to love again
I'll believe it when I hear you say
That it's over
(Is it over)
Then I can learn to fly again
Do you need to say goodbye, oh...
Do you need to say goodbye to me, yeah

ChrisAliGuitar

Love this ballad I miss the one who taught me to hurt Do you need to say goodbye to me

Kelly Teel-O

Great song from a great album

ChrisAliGuitar

So much memories pinned to this song it’s a sad reminder of a broken dream I lived a long time ago and still living since you’re gone

Juan Carlos Angulo Palacios

I love this song. :-)

Shauna Turner

more beautiful then miss universe

Shauna Turner

very beautiful song

VerticeAlto

@Shauna Turner ;-).

Shauna Turner

Thank you darlin you have a long and prosperous life darlin be happy live life to the fullest everyday never regret anything you do and smile be kind to all with great respect shauna turner

VerticeAlto

I've seen you often comment here under the songs of Unruly Child. You have great ears, long life to you! ;-).

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