The Song is Over
The Who
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The song is over It's all behind me I should have known it She tried to find me Our love is over They're all ahead now I've got to learn it I'm gonna to sing out I'll sing my song to the wide open spaces I'll sing my heart out to the infinite sea I'll sing my visions to the sky high mountains I'll sing my song to the free, to the free I'll sing my song to the wide open spaces I'll sing my heart out to the infinite sea I'll sing my visions to the sky high mountains I'll sing my song to the free, to the free When I walked in through the door Thought it was me I was looking for She was the first song I ever sang But it stopped as soon as it began Our love is over It's all behind me They're all ahead now Can't hope to find me I'll sing my song to the wide open spaces I'll sing my heart out to the infinite sea I'll sing my visions to the sky high mountains I'll sing my song to the free, to the free I'll sing my song to the wide open spaces I'll sing my heart out to the infinite sea I'll sing my visions to the sky high mountains I'll sing my song to the free, to the free This song is over I'm left with only tears I must remember Even if it takes a million years The song is over The song is over Searchin' for a note, pure and easy Playing so free, like a breath rippling by
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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND
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10 facts about this song
Band Details"The Song Is Over" was performed by The Who, a widely appraised British rock band famous for their energetic performances that often included instrument smashing.
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Album InformationThe song was included in the band's fifth studio album titled "Who's Next" which came out in 1971.
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SongwritingPete Townshend, the band’s primary songwriter, wrote "The Song Is Over."
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Pete Townshend's FavoriteTownshend reportedly considered "The Song Is Over" as one of his favorite songs he's composed.
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Piano and VocalsThe song begins with a minimalist piano ballad sung by Pete Townshend. The band's lead vocalist, Roger Daltrey, later joins in, showcasing the combination of their disparate vocal styles in The Who's repertoire.
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Music Theme"The Song Is Over" is often regarded as a lament about the end of a personal relationship. However, the song can also be interpreted as an expression of existential pain and a longing to return to innocence.
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Lifehouse ProjectThe song was originally intended to be part of The Who's ambitious but eventually abandoned "Lifehouse" project.
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Music Genres"The Song Is Over" is generally classified under the rock genre but exhibits elements of progressive rock and hard rock.
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Song DurationAs typical of many songs by The Who, "The Song Is Over" is longer than average pop songs with over six minutes in duration.
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Overall ReceptionCritics often highlight "The Song Is Over" as one of the memorable tracks of the "Who's Next" album that showcases The Who's distinctive blend of lyricism and instrumental prowess.
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