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Wild Belle are an American indie rock band, composed of siblings Elliot and Natalie Bergman, who grew up in and around Chicago. They appeared on Conan on November 26, 2012. Their debut album, Isles, was released by Columbia Records on March 12, 2013. They have released three songs from the album: "Keep You" in February, "Backslider", and "It's Too Late".
Elliot and Natalie Bergman are two of four children born to musician parents, who brought them up in a house full of music. Elliot, the older sibling, is a multi-instrumentalist studied at the University of Michigan where he started an Afrobeat band called Nomo. His younger sister, Natalie, started performing with Nomo, playing tambourine and singing backing vocals when she was sixteen. Elliott and Natalie decided to branch off with their own project and chose the name, Wild Belle. Wild Belles's debut album, entitled Isles, was released on March 12th of 2013 on iTunes and Amazon digital download, as well as released in stores in online in physical format. Natalie and Elliot Bergman named their album Isles, due to every track resembling its own island, drawing in influences from reggae, soul, and jazz music. Wild Belle has gained recognition through touring with Toro y Moi in the past. Wild Belle will continue with their touring kick by appearing at music festivals across the United States, including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Forecastle Festival, and others.
When It's Over
Wild Belle Lyrics
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I won't leave behind any clouds
When it's over
I'm just a clown
When it's over, oh wow oh wow
I caught you dancing at the hall
You were swinging to a romantic song, like you loved him
That's how you, you like to move
He's no good for you,
I told you so, I told you so
He's no good for you,
But you don't know
I must be dumb (I must be dumb)
I never knew how much you were worth, baby (I never knew)
I'm all alone (I'm all alone)
And I never saw it coming (I never saw, I never saw, I never saw it coming)
His pocket's full,
Overflowing with dollar bills,
But baby, I can't stand still,
Even if you asked me to (Even if my darling asked me to)
I gotta tell you something
He's no good for you,
I told you so, I told you so
He's no good for you,
But you don't know
He's no good for you,
I told you so, I told you so
He's no good for you,
But you don't know
I won't cry about you now
I won't leave behind any clouds, when it's over
You're all alone, when it's over, will you come home?
He's no good for you,
I told you so, I told you so,
He's no good for you,
But you don't know.
The song "When It's Over" by Wild Belle speaks about the end of a romantic relationship that didn't work out. In the first verse, the singer declares that she won't cry about the breakup anymore and won't leave any bitterness behind after it's over. She adds that she feels like a clown for loving someone who was not deserving of her affection.
The second verse illustrates a scene of the singer catching her ex-lover dancing with someone else, probably someone whom he loves more than her. She acknowledges that falling in love is part of his character and how he likes to move on quickly. The chorus repeats the warning that the singer had given to her lover that the person he is with is no good for him, though he seems to ignore it. But the bridge suggests that the singer herself was also naive about her lover's worth, and she never saw the end of their relationship coming.
The song is not just about a failed romance; it's also a commentary on financial inequality. The third verse implies that the ex-lover has money, which makes him alluring to some women. But the singer suggests that she cannot be bought by wealth, and she cannot stand still no matter how much money he has. The repetitive chorus highlights the frustration of the singer that the other person cannot see his lover's flaws, and he won't listen to her advice.
In conclusion, "When It's Over" is a contemplative song about a relationship that's come to an end. It explores the emotions of the singer and how she regrets loving someone who didn't deserve her love. She warns her lover about the person they are with but acknowledges her naivety about her lover's worth. The song also sheds light on a society where money can be a source of power and attraction, but it cannot guarantee true love.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't cry about you now
I won't shed any tears over losing you
I won't leave behind any clouds
I won't hold any grudges or leave any negativity between us
When it's over
When our relationship is finished
I'm just a clown
I feel foolish for not realizing your value sooner
When it's over, oh wow oh wow
Expressing a sense of surprise and disbelief about the end of the relationship
I caught you dancing at the hall
I saw you dancing with someone else at a public event
You were swinging to a romantic song, like you loved him
Your dancing suggested that you had strong romantic feelings for the other person
You probably do, you're always falling
Based on your past behavior, it's likely that you have romantic feelings for many people, not just this one
That's how you, you like to move
Your tendency to fall for people easily is reflected in your dance style
He's no good for you, I told you so, I told you so
I warned you that the other person is not good for you
But you don't know
Despite my warning, you still continue to pursue the relationship
I must be dumb (I must be dumb)
I feel foolish for not seeing your worth earlier
I never knew how much you were worth, baby (I never knew)
I didn't realize how valuable you were to me until now
I'm all alone (I'm all alone)
I'm feeling lonely without you
And I never saw it coming (I never saw, I never saw, I never saw it coming)
I didn't expect our relationship to end this way
His pocket's full, overflowing with dollar bills
The other person is wealthy
But baby, I can't stand still
I can't just stand by and let you make a mistake
Even if you asked me to (Even if my darling asked me to)
Even if you begged me to stay out of it
I gotta tell you something
I need to warn you about the other person
You're all alone, when it's over
Once the relationship is finished, you will be alone
Will you come home?
Asking if you will return to me once the other person is out of the picture
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELLIOT BERGMAN, NATALIE BERGMAN
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