“Is It Over Now?” is a song by Taylor Swift from her re-recorded album 1989 (Taylor’s Version), released on October 31, 2023. The track was originally written in 2014 but was not included in the original album. It is classified as an electropop power ballad and features a blend of dense reverb, synthesizers, and echoing drum machines, showcasing Swift’s storytelling ability through its lyrics.
Song Details
- Genre: Electropop
- Length: 3:49
- Writers: Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff
- Release Date: October 31, 2023
- Album: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
- Label: Republic Records
Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Once the flight had flown (ah-ha)
With the wilt of the rose (ah-ha)
I slept all alone (ah-ha)
You still wouldn’t go[Chorus]
Let’s fast forward to 300 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
You search in every maiden’s bed for something greater, babyWas 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?[Verse 2]
When you lost control (ah-ha)
Red blood, white snow (ah-ha)
Blue dress on a boat (ah-ha)
Your new girl is my cloneAnd 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[Chorus]
Let’s fast forward to 300 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, babyWas 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?[Outro]
Let’s fast forward to 300 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 explore the aftermath of a broken relationship, with Taylor reflecting on intimate moments and questioning whether it was truly over. The song features her signature storytelling style and catchy melodies that have made her one of the most successful artists of her generation.
