The Party's Over
Fading Dreams: Unmasking the Bittersweet Symphony of 'The Party's Over' by Bobby Darin
Lyrics
The party's over
The celebration or event has concluded.
It's time to call it a day
It's time to bring the day to an end.
They've burst your pretty balloon
Someone has spoiled your joyous atmosphere.
And taken the moon away
They have taken away something precious or beautiful.
It's time to wind up the masquerade
Time to conclude the act or pretense.
Just make your mind up
Make a decision; it's time to settle debts or face consequences.
The piper must be paid
There are dues to be paid for the enjoyment.
The party's over
Reiteration that the festivity has ended.
The candles flicker and dim
Candles are extinguishing, symbolizing the fading excitement.
You danced and dreamed through the night
You participated in the festivities and had aspirations.
It seemed to be right
Things appeared to be correct or promising.
Just being with him
The joy of being with a particular person.
Now you must wake up
It's time to face reality; dreams don't last forever.
All dreams must end
All dreams have a conclusion or termination.
Take off your makeup
Remove the facade; be genuine and face the truth.
The party's over
Reiteration that the celebration is finished.
It's all over, my friend
It's time to acknowledge that it's all over.
Now you must wake up
Repeated emphasis on awakening from illusions.
All dreams must end
Highlighting the inevitable end of all dreams.
Take off your makeup
Reiteration that the celebration has ended.
The party's over
Restating the conclusion of the event.
It's all over, my friend
Final affirmation that it's all over.
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