The Game Is Over (song)

"The Game Is Over" is a song performed by American rock band Evanescence. The song was released as a digital download on July 1, 2020 by BMG as the second single from the band's fifth studio album The Bitter Truth.[1] The song was written by the band and produced by Nick Raskulinecz.

"The Game Is Over"
Single by Evanescence
from the album The Bitter Truth
Released	July 1, 2020
Length	4:22
Label	BMG
Songwriter(s)	Evanescence
Producer(s)	Nick Raskulinecz
Evanescence singles chronology
"Wasted on You" (2020) "The Game Is Over" (2020) "Use My Voice" (2020)

Background

In a statement, Amy Lee said, "This song is about being sick of the facade. The disguises we wear for others to make them feel comfortable, the inside feelings being so different than what we show on the outside to fit within the boundaries of what's socially acceptable, or what's not going to make you unpleasant or too 'weird' to be around. 'The Game Is Over' is a promise to myself and out loud that I'm going to be more of my real, inner self on the outside — not lock her up because she can’t be contained anymore. It's also a prayer to become better, to not feel so messed up, locked up, and hurt inside."[2]

Music video

An official music video to accompany the release of "The Game Is Over" was first released onto YouTube on July 3, 2020.[3] The video was filmed by each member of the band on their phones while in isolation, in collaboration with director P.R. Brown. Each of the band members maximizes their limited resources with an array of creepy effects and deadpan stares. They scream, stand against blank walls, smear lipstick and don masks as the distortion and violent percussion builds to operatic heights.[4]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

• Nick Raskulinecz – producer
• Evanescence – composer, lyricist, associated performer
• Nathan Yarborough – engineer
• Ted Jensen – mastering engineer
• Nick Raskulinecz – mixing engineer, recording engineer

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[6]	11
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7]	15

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United States	July 1, 2020[1]	Digital download	BMG

References

1. "The Game Is Over - Single by Evanescence". Apple Music. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
2. "Hear Evanescence's New Song 'The Game is Over'". Rolling Stone. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
3. "Evanescence - The Game Is Over (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
4. "Watch Evanescence's Surreal, iPhone-Filmed 'The Game Is Over' Video". Rolling Stone. July 3, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
5. "Credits / The Game Is Over / Evanescence – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
6. "Evanescence Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
7. "Evanescence Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.