Look Over Your Shoulder
Alan White/Clare Hamill/Ronnie Leaby/Steve Howe Lyrics
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Just look over your shoulder
You won't recognise yourself
You won't have to ask
Is everyone here looking much older
Are communications feeling much colder
Everytime you look over your shoulder
The gulf of friendships passed
Stillness mounts in this high place
Silence stays the same
I am I will I can are aims
But can we tell which are the games
Everytime we pass the blame
Fearful thoughts are bitter sweet
His charms are soft in youth
The sting is of elusive hands
That reared him from his tooth
We know that shadows move on course
We'll have to take this boy by force
Everytime you look over your shoulder
The lyrics of Look over Your Shoulder are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The singer starts by warning the listener to be vigilant in their surroundings, to look over their shoulder for something that they may not recognize. The second verse continues with a metaphorical description of how friendships can easily vanish and how silence can become a fixture in our lives. The singer then starts reflecting on the games people play, blaming others and taking credit for things they didn't do. Finally, the last verse speaks about the uncertainty and fear of growing older and acknowledging that our past might come back to haunt us.
The song has an eerie and introspective feel to it, and it seems to highlight the theme of disillusionment and uncertainty that comes with growing up. The lyrics urge the listener to be aware of the passage of time and how it can change us and our surroundings. Additionally, the song seems to convey a sense of caution or maybe even regret for past actions, which might indicate a desire for redemption or finding a way to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ask me how I know
I have a feeling that something is wrong
Just look over your shoulder
Be cautious and aware of your surroundings
You won't recognise yourself
Your perception of yourself might be different than the reality
You won't have to ask
The signs will be obvious
Is everyone here looking much older
Time has passed and things have changed
Are communications feeling much colder
The lack of connection is noticeable
Everytime you look over your shoulder
The situation is getting worse with each glance
Sudden like the wind transversed
Things happened unexpectedly
The gulf of friendships passed
The distance between friends has grown
Stillness mounts in this high place
There is a sense of calm in this moment
Silence stays the same
No one is speaking up
I am I will I can are aims
The goals are clear
But can we tell which are the games
The motives of others are uncertain
Everytime we pass the blame
No one wants to take responsibility for the situation
Fearful thoughts are bitter sweet
The anxiety is overwhelming but familiar
His charms are soft in youth
The person who caused the situation seemed harmless at first
The sting is of elusive hands
The pain is a result of covert actions
That reared him from his tooth
The person causing the situation has been doing it for a long time
We know that shadows move on course
The situation is planned and intentional
We'll have to take this boy by force
We need to intervene and take action
Everytime you look over your shoulder
The situation requires constant vigilance
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE HOWE
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@MrNugget40
The Michael Jackson vocal takes the tune to a whole other dimension. Another modern day classic in the making. Salute Busta n Kendrick..
@gazajadebrown9866
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@hugopereira5141
and jorja smith i think in the end
@abrond.slaughter7293
I Salute!
@gabby-rr6xq
Im 11 and I love this because its truth. Exactly what this world needs😕😌
@kayshawn.
@@hugopereira5141 THAT’S WHO THAT WAS, I BEEN ASKIN FOR SO LONG
@nunyabisness4646
Damn this "Kendrick" guy should make an album some time.
@mrtriston3x3
Id be maad if he didnt
@03PaK
@@mrtriston3x3 it Alright, I hope he makes it someday
@chppas
@@03PaK hopefully he stays Humble