Over My Shoulder
Mike And The Mechanics Lyrics
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looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye
Looking back over my shoulder
With an aching deep in my heart
Oh, instead of drifting so far apart
Everybody told me you were leaving
Funny I should be the last to know
Baby, please tell me that I'm dreaming
I just never want to let you go
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
Turning my heart over and over
I never wanted to say goodbye
I don't mind everybody laughing
But it's enough to make a grown man cry
'Cause I can feel you slipping through my fingers
I don't even know the reason why
Everyday, it's a losing battle
Just to smile and hold my head up high
Could it be that we belong together
Baby, won't you give me one more try, one more try?
one more try
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye (see that look in your eye)
I never dreamed it could be over
But I never wanted to say goodbye
Looking back over my shoulder (looking back)
Oh, with an aching (there's an ache feeling inside)
Cutting me up, oh, deeper and deeper
Fills me with a sadness that I can't hide
Looking back, looking back over my shoulder
The lyrics to "Over My Shoulder" by Mike and the Mechanics portray a sense of longing and regret after a relationship has ended. The singer looks back and reflects on the signs that were missed, expressed through the line "looking back over my shoulder, I can see that look in your eye." This suggests that there were indications of the impending breakup that were not recognized at the time.
The singer expresses their disbelief and unwillingness to accept the end of the relationship, admitting, "I never dreamed it could be over, I never wanted to say goodbye." There is a deep sadness and heartache present in the lyrics, with the wish to start over instead of drifting apart.
The song also captures the feeling of being blindsided by the breakup, with the admission that everyone else seemed to know before the singer did. The line "everybody told me you were leaving, funny I should be the last to know" highlights the singer's confusion and the shock of the situation.
Throughout the song, there is an emotional struggle to let go and the desperation to hold on. The lyrics explore the feeling of helplessness as the person slips away, with the line "I can feel you slipping through my fingers, I don't even know the reason why." There is a plea for another chance, expressed in the repeated refrain of "baby, won't you give me one more try."
In summary, "Over My Shoulder" is a heartfelt exploration of longing, regret, and the pain of lost love. The lyrics delve into the emotional aftermath of a breakup, capturing the confusion, sadness, and desire for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing acknowledgement or agreement
Looking back over my shoulder
Reflecting on the past and remembering
I can see that look in your eye
Recognizing a certain expression in your gaze
I never dreamed it could be over
I never imagined this relationship coming to an end
I never wanted to say goodbye
I never desired to bid farewell
With an aching deep in my heart
Feeling a profound emotional pain within me
I wish we were starting over
I long for a fresh beginning
Oh, instead of drifting so far apart
Rather than growing distant from each other
Everybody told me you were leaving
Everyone informed me of your departure
Funny I should be the last to know
Ironically, I am the one who found out last
Baby, please tell me that I'm dreaming
Darling, I hope this is just a figment of my imagination
I just never want to let you go
I simply cannot bear to lose you
Turning my heart over and over
Causing my heart to feel restless and uncertain
I don't mind everybody laughing
I am not bothered by others' laughter
But it's enough to make a grown man cry
Yet it is sufficient to bring tears to a mature person
'Cause I can feel you slipping through my fingers
Because I sense you gradually escaping my grasp
I don't even know the reason why
I am unaware of the cause behind it
Everyday, it's a losing battle
Every day feels like a futile struggle
Just to smile and hold my head up high
Just to maintain a cheerful demeanor and pride
Could it be that we belong together
Is it possible that we are meant to be together
Baby, won't you give me one more try, one more try?
Darling, please grant me another chance, just one more attempt
Looking back over my shoulder (looking back)
Reflecting on the past and observing
Oh, with an aching (there's an ache feeling inside)
Oh, with a deep and persistent pain (feeling inside me)
Cutting me up, oh, deeper and deeper
Causing me emotional distress, intensifying with time
Fills me with a sadness that I can't hide
Overwhelms me with an unhidden sadness
Looking back, looking back over my shoulder
Reflecting on the past, remembering, and observing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Michael Rutherford, Paul Melvin Carrack
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye
Looking back over my shoulder
With an aching deep in my heart
I wish that we were starting over
Oh instead of drifting so far apart
Everybody told me you were leaving
Funny I should be the last to know
Baby please tell me that I'm dreaming
I just never want to let you go
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
Turning my heart over and over
I never wanted to say goodbye
I don't mind everybody laughing
But it's enough to make a grown man cry
Cos I can feel you slipping through my fingers
I don't even know the reason why
Every day it's a losing battle
Just to smile and hold my head up high
Could it be that we belong together
Baby won't you give me one more try
One more try
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye
Looking back over my shoulder
Oh with an aching feeling inside
Cutting me up, deeper and deeper
Fills me with a sadness that I can't hide
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed no no it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
@GrafindeKlevemark
I'm 72 and this is still one of my favourite songs - good to know I'm still "high quality vintage" - ha, ha, ha
@fabianheinrich2812
yes mylady u are =))
@davidochieng3197
Lots of love ❤️
@stuckintha90s
❤❤❤
@torfrida6663
And another retired rock chick here still loving the music. Love from remote parts of Lincolnshire.
@GrafindeKlevemark
@@stuckintha90s - never "stuck" anywhere where music is concerned.50's to today, I'm a taker !
@kimberleybrodie8383
I'm here in 2024 .. Will always be one of my favourites ❤
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to Mike&The Mechanics Over My Shoulder mid February 2024
2:10
@ratarams
Una Power Ballad🎧🎧🎧
@paularob2829
Yes❤