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“Is It Over Now?,“ the closing vault track on Taylor’s Version of 1989, explores feelings of heartbreak and reflection in a relatable way: sharing moments of loneliness and memories of past experiences with a former love. The song’s lyrics is full of uncertainty and anxiety — especially during the chorus, where Swift recalls intimate moments and the pain of betrayal, and asks herself when the relationship was actually over. The track captures the mixed emotions that often come with a breakup, but ultimately emphasizes the self-respect she has: a theme shared by other vault tracks like “Now That We Don’t Talk.” It’s important to note that, according to Swift herself, “Is It Over Now?” is part of a bigger and more complex relationship story. The track is notably connected to other tracks on 1989 — such as “Style,” “Out of The Woods,” and “I Wish You Would” —, but its story also appears later on during Swift’s 2022 album, Midnights — in songs like “Question…?”