It's All Over
Wilson Pickett Lyrics


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My mind take me way back, children
To the time, darling had no love by my side
But oh I remember
How I used to walk the floor all night long
I used to shed tears
All through the night
But I'm so glad
It's all over (it's all over)
Yes it is
It's all over (it's all over)
Yes it is
I found myself a love (it's all over)
Yes I did
And I don't have to worry no more
(It's all over now)

Oh how sweet it is to know
How sweet it is to know you've got a love
Got a love that will never let you down
And when all your friends
Listen to me, children
Have turned their back on you
Listen to me
You feel good to know that you got a love
Will always see you through
Now help me to say

It's all over (it's all over)
Help me to say it, children
It's all over (it's all over) Yes it is




I found a love (it's all over) Woah, wo-woah
(It's all over now)

Overall Meaning

Wilson Pickett's song "It's All Over" is a goodbye song that signifies the end of a great night, with the singer bidding farewell to friends in the room who have partied and rocked hard throughout the night. The first stanza of the song shows gratitude for the wonderful time they've had together. While the second stanza acknowledges that the night will end, and soon enough, the room will be cleared, with the memory of the joy they've shared serving as a reminder that their happiness and fondness for one another need not end.


In the chorus, Pickett reiterates that the party is over, but he inquires whether it is truly the end of something, or rather the beginning of something great. The song has a melancholic tone, with a hint of optimism. It is a classic soul song, and Pickett's interpretation of the lyrics adds to the overall beauty and emotion of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Farewell, so long to you
Saying goodbye as we depart


We've come to the end of the night
This is the end of the night


It's all been wonderful
The experience was full of wonder


A lovely and wonderful time
The experience was both lovely and wonderful


Say goodnight to
Bid farewell to


All the friends who
Those who are your friends


Rocked and rolled beside you
Enjoyed the music together with you


We hope you've enjoyed the show
We hope you had a great time at the event


It's over, it's over
The event has ended completely


It's all over now
Everything is finished now


This room will be empty soon
The room will soon be empty as people leave


When the music and laughter is gone
After the music and laughter end


This night will be forgot
The night will be forgotten


But the joy you've found can go on
You can carry the joy that you experienced with you


The lights come down, don't lose your glow
The lights go down but keep your positive energy alive


Is it all over?
Is everything really finished?


Or has it just begun?
Maybe something new has started?




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett

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