It's All Over But The Crying
Garbage Lyrics


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Everything you think you know baby
Is wrong
And everything you think you had baby
Is gone

Certain things turn ugly when you think too hard
And nagging little thoughts change into things you can't turn off
Everything you think you know baby
Is wrong

It's all over but the crying
Fade to black I'm sick of trying
Took too much and now I'm done
It's all over but the crying

Do you really think I'm made of stone baby?
C'mon!
That we only love the things we own?
Baby you're wrong

Certain things just happen when you make no plans
And love can really tear you up and it can break you down
Everything you think you know baby
Is wrong

It's all over but the crying
Fade to black I'm sick of trying
Took too much and now I'm done
It's all over but the crying

Baby we're done

If I could I would
I'd change everything
Cause I can't forget you though you don't believe me
Now I can't walk back
I can't leave behind
Where does it go all the light that we had?

Everything you think you know baby
Is wrong
And everything you think you had baby
Is gone





Baby we're done

Overall Meaning

The song "It's All Over But The Crying" by Garbage is a breakup song that explores the pain and confusion of a relationship that has come to an end. The lyrics reflect the feelings of someone who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that their partner has moved on, and that everything they once believed about the relationship is now proven to be false. The message of the song is that despite the pain and heartbreak of a breakup, life goes on, and we must all find a way to move forward.


The first verse of the song, "Everything you think you know baby / Is wrong / And everything you think you had baby / Is gone," suggests that the singer has discovered something devastating about their relationship. They thought they knew everything there was to know about their partner, but it turns out that they were wrong. This realization has led to the end of the relationship, and the singer is struggling to accept this fact.


The chorus, "It's all over but the crying / Fade to black I'm sick of trying / Took too much and now I'm done / It's all over but the crying," emphasizes the finality of the breakup. The singer has tried everything to save the relationship, but it's clear that it's over now. They are ready to move on, even though it hurts.


Overall, "It's All Over But The Crying" is a powerful song about the pain of a breakup and the need to find closure and move on. Its honest lyrics and emotional vocals make it a standout track on Garbage's self-titled debut album.


Line by Line Meaning

Everything you think you know baby Is wrong
Overthinking may cause you to believe in things that are not true and those thoughts may linger on


And everything you think you had baby Is gone
The things you once had may disappear when you least expect it


It's all over but the crying Fade to black I'm sick of trying Took too much and now I'm done It's all over but the crying
The relationship is now officially over and there's no more energy put into saving it


Do you really think I'm made of stone baby? C'mon! That we only love the things we own? Baby you're wrong
I'm not emotionless, and love extends beyond material possessions


Certain things just happen when you make no plans And love can really tear you up and it can break you down
Some things are out of our control, especially in relationships, and they can lead to emotional chaos


Baby we're done
The relationship has ended




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRYAN DAVID VIG, DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER

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