It's Not Over
Daughtry Lyrics
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It all seemed to make sense
You've taken away everything
And I can't deal without, I try to see the good in life
But good things in life are hard to find
We'll blow it away, blow it away
Can we make this something good?
Well, I'll try to do it right this time around
Let's start over
I'll try to do it right this time around
It's not over
'Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me, but you're the only one
It's not over
Taken all I could take, and I can not wait
We're wasting too much time
Being strong, holding on
Can't let it bring us down
My life with you means everything
So I won't give up that easily
I'll blow it away, blow it away
Can we make this something good?
'Cause it's all misunderstood
Well, I'll try to do it right this time around
Let's start over
I'll try to do it right this time around
It's not over
'Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me, but you're the only one
It's not over
We can't let this get away
Let it out, let it out
Don't get caught up in yourself
Let it out
Let's start over
I'll try to do it right this time around
It's not over
'Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me, but you're the only one
It's not over
Let's start over
It's not over, yeah, yeah
This love is killing me, but you're the only one
It's not over
"It's Not Over" by Daughtry is a song that explores the rollercoaster of emotions that come with the end of a romantic relationship. The singer feels that his partner has taken everything away from him and he cannot manage without them. He tries to find the good in life, but struggles to do so. However, he is determined to salvage the relationship and make something good out of it. He wants to start over and do things right this time. He is aware that a part of him is dead and buried, but his love for his partner is keeping him alive. He is not willing to give up on their love easily and is willing to fight for it. The chorus is an expression of his determination to make it work and not allow their problems to end their love.
This song perfectly captures the intense feelings that come with the end of a romantic relationship, including pain, desperation, and hope. The lyrics are raw and emotional, and the lead singer's (Chris Daughtry) powerful and expressive delivery, adds an extra layer of emotion to the song. The use of metaphorical language, such as "blow it away" and "being strong, holding on," adds depth to the lyrics and makes it relatable to anyone who has had to deal with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was blown away, what could I say?
I was utterly stunned and shocked by what just happened, and I felt powerless to respond or react.
It all seemed to make sense
At the moment, the situation appeared completely understandable and crystal-clear.
You've taken away everything
You've stripped away every single thing in my life that I held dear and valued.
And I can't deal without, I try to see the good in life
I can't continue living without those things, and I try to focus on the positive things in life as a way to cope.
But good things in life are hard to find
However, it's challenging to see anything positive or uplifting in the world around me right now.
We'll blow it away, blow it away
We'll find a way to get rid of the hurt and pain and start anew.
Can we make this something good?
Can we turn this terrible situation into something that's positive and enriching?
Well, I'll try to do it right this time around
I'm committed to doing things differently this time and getting it right.
Let's start over
Let's wipe the slate clean and begin again.
'Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
One part of me has died, and I need to let it go and move forward.
This love is killing me, but you're the only one
This love that we have is causing me immense pain and suffering, but I still love you despite it all.
Taken all I could take, and I can not wait
I've reached my breaking point, and I can't endure any more of this without making a change.
We're wasting too much time
We're squandering precious time that we could be using to start anew and heal our relationship.
Being strong, holding on
I've been trying to remain strong and hold on through this difficult time, but it's getting harder every day.
Can't let it bring us down
We can't allow this situation to defeat us or drag us down into despair and hopelessness.
My life with you means everything
My life is intertwined with yours, and you mean the world to me.
So I won't give up that easily
I won't give up on us without putting in a valiant effort and trying to make things work.
We can't let this get away
We can't allow this relationship to slip through our fingers and fall apart.
Let it out, let it out
We need to express our emotions and feelings openly and honestly to one another to work through our problems.
Don't get caught up in yourself
We need to avoid becoming too consumed with our own egos and priorities and remember that we're in this together.
It's not over
Despite the challenges and difficulties we're facing, our story is far from complete, and we still have a chance to make it work.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Daughtry, Gregg Wattenberg, Mark Wilkerson, Ace Young
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