It's Over
3 Against 1 Lyrics
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I've been dreaming of
For so long
It's burned a hole in my head
So large a fist can fit through it
It's my death, for now
ohhh, Right!
So build me up so you can tear me down
Like a broken truck my wheels just ain't moving round
So set me free, let me go and be on my own
Sleep cautiously, for now
I never wanted to play your game
I'm not quite sure though if you feel the same
ohhh, Right!
Your hold on me too strong to break away from
I feel too weak, too weak too stand and run
but I can't see with the fog in front of my eyes
Step carefully, for now
And when it's time to be one
We'll meet up somewhere knowing
Everyday you bring me, down
I try to run but keep falling, down
It's my time, my time to move from this place
Out of line moving into all my space
but now I see everything you do holds me down
I am free, for now
And when it's all said and done
We've seen some times yeah we've had some fun
And though the good shadows bad
You're still the worst thing I've ever had!
It's over(8x)
Everyday I'm breaking, down
I try to run but keep falling, down
I got bad news but I got my, way
Save your shit for a rainy
The lyrics to 3 Against 1's song "It's Over" paint a picture of someone who is trapped in a toxic relationship or situation. The opening lines "Wake me up from this nightmare, I've been dreaming of for so long" suggest that the singer has been living in a state of distress and turmoil for a prolonged period of time. The following lines "It's burned a hole in my head so large a fist can fit through it, it's my death for now" further emphasize the intensity of the situation and the toll it has taken on the singer. The use of the phrase "it's my death" suggests that the singer feels as though they are dying inside or losing a part of themselves.
The chorus "So build me up so you can tear me down, like a broken truck my wheels just ain't moving round" highlights the cyclical nature of the toxic relationship. The partner builds the singer up only to tear them down over and over again. The simile "like a broken truck my wheels just ain't moving round" further emphasizes the singer's feeling of being stuck and unable to escape the situation.
The third verse "Your hold on me too strong to break away from, I feel too weak, too weak too stand and run, but I can't see with the fog in front of my eyes, step carefully, for now" further emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. The use of the metaphor "fog in front of my eyes" suggests that the singer is unable to see clearly or make a rational decision. The final verse "It's my time, my time to move from this place, out of line moving into all my space, but now I see everything you do holds me down, I am free, for now" suggests that the singer has finally found the strength to break free from the toxic relationship and start anew.
Overall, "It's Over" is an emotionally charged song about the struggles of being trapped in a toxic relationship and the ultimate power of self-liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
So wake me up from this nightmare
I've been dreaming of
For so long
It's burned a hole in my head
So large a fist can fit through it
It's my death, for now
I've been stuck in a terrible situation for so long that it feels like a nightmare I can't escape from. The stress and trauma has been so intense that it's literally affecting my brain. I feel like I'm going to die if things don't change soon.
So build me up so you can tear me down
Like a broken truck my wheels just ain't moving round
So set me free, let me go and be on my own
Sleep cautiously, for now
You've been manipulating me, lifting me up and then knocking me down. It's like you're purposely breaking me down and keeping me stuck. I need to break free from you, but I'm still cautious and unsure about what to do.
I never wanted to play your game
I'm not quite sure though if you feel the same
I never wanted to be a part of the way you live your life and treat people. But at the same time, I'm not sure if you even care about me or what I want.
Your hold on me too strong to break away from
I feel too weak, too weak too stand and run
but I can't see with the fog in front of my eyes
Step carefully, for now
You have a really strong grip on me and it's hard to break free from that. I want to run away, but I feel too weak to actually do it. The situation is unclear and hazy, so I need to be careful with my next steps.
And when it's time to be one
We'll meet up somewhere knowing
At some point in the future, we'll be able to come back together and reconcile or find closure, without the current conflict and pain.
Everyday you bring me, down
I try to run but keep falling, down
It's my time, my time to move from this place
Out of line moving into all my space
but now I see everything you do holds me down
I am free, for now
Every day I feel like you're pushing me down and causing me to fail. I keep trying to escape, but it seems like I can't get away. But now I see that everything you do is holding me back and keeping me stuck. It's time for me to move on and break free from your influence.
And when it's all said and done
We've seen some times yeah we've had some fun
And though the good shadows bad
You're still the worst thing I've ever had!
We've had some good times together, but overall you've been a negative and toxic force in my life. No matter how much fun we had, you're still the worst thing that's ever happened to me.
It's over(8x)
The relationship is over and it's time to move on and start a new chapter in life.
Everyday I'm breaking, down
I try to run but keep falling, down
I got bad news but I got my, way
Save your shit for a rainy
Every day I feel like I'm falling apart and can't escape from this situation. I've finally found a way to get out, though it means dealing with some difficult news. I don't want to deal with your problems anymore.
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