I can’t stand the thought of
Goodbye really being goodbye
This house can’t get any colder
The way you slammed that door
And threw your car in drive
Never even looked over your shoulder
Is this really over?
‘Cause I need some closure
And it’s 10 a.m. and I’m still gettin’ sober
Let’s call it a bad night
Don’t call it the last time
‘Cause I feel that goodbye gettin’ closer and closer
Is this really over?
Is this really over?
Yeah we’re gettin’ pretty good at this
Should we settle down and call it quits?
I hate that I don’t know if you’re not comin’ back
So I gotta ask
Is this really over?
‘Cause I need some closure
And it’s 10 a.m. and I’m still gettin’ sober
Let’s call it a bad night
Don’t call it the last time
‘Cause I feel that goodbye gettin’ closer and closer
Is this really over?
Is this really over?
Haven’t really heard our last song
Haven’t really had our last dance
Have I really used up my last “one more chance”?
Is this really over?
‘Cause I need some closure
And it’s 10 a.m. and I’m still gettin’ sober
Let’s call it a bad night
Don’t call it the last time
‘Cause I feel that goodbye gettin’ closer and closer
Is this really over?
Is this really over, over, over?
Heartbreak and Uncertainty: A Raw Reflection
“Is This Really Over?” by Bailey Zimmerman captures the emotional turbulence of an unresolved breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone left in the aftermath of a heated argument, haunted by the finality of a slammed door and the uncertainty that follows. The repeated questioning in the chorus reveals deep vulnerability and a desperate need for closure. Zimmerman’s storytelling shines in the way he details the morning after—still trying to recover, still hoping for another chance, and dreading that goodbye is truly permanent. The song’s honesty and relatability make it resonate with anyone who has questioned the end of a relationship.
Song Credits
Artist: Bailey Zimmerman
Release Year: 2024