It's Not Over
Alison Krauss & Vince Gill Lyrics
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You can pack all your things and go
You can lie to yourself and say there's nothing else
But there's something I think you should know
(And) It's never really over even though you say we're through
You may be over me but can't you see
It's not over if I'm not over you
There's not much I can do if it's over for you
I'll just wish you the best when you leave
But you've played such a part in my life and in my heart
You'll always be a part of me
(And) It's never really over even though you say we're through
You may be over me but can't you see
It's not over if I'm not over you
You may be over me but can't you see
It's not over if I'm not over you
The song “It’s Not Over” by Alison Krauss and Vince Gill is a poignant ballad about a love that may have ended, but still lingers on. The opening lines of the song suggest that one person has moved on and has declared that their love is finished, but the other person feels differently. The singer acknowledges that the one they love may have packed their things and departed, but they still feel a deep connection to that person. They believe that the love they shared is not truly over, and as long as they haven’t moved on, there is always the possibility of reconciliation.
The chorus of the song repeats the mantra that the relationship is not truly over, even if one person has declared it so. The singer recognizes that they are not in control of the other person’s feelings or actions, but they hold onto the belief that their love can still be salvaged if the other person is not truly over them. The second verse of the song is bittersweet, as the singer acknowledges that they may have to let go of the one they love and only wish them the best. Yet, they know that this person will always hold a special place in their heart, even if they are no longer together.
Overall, the lyrics of “It’s Not Over” showcase the sentiments that often come with a breakup where one person has already moved on, while the other still holds onto hope. It’s a beautifully written song about love, loss, and the gray areas in between.
Line by Line Meaning
You can tell everyone love is over and done
You have the option to let everyone know that our love has ended
You can pack all your things and go
You can leave and take all your belongings with you
You can lie to yourself and say there's nothing else
You can deceive yourself by pretending there are no lingering feelings
But there's something I think you should know
Nevertheless, there is something important that I need to tell you
(And) It's never really over even though you say we're through
Our relationship may have ended in your mind, but it is still ongoing in my heart
You may be over me but can't you see
You may have moved on from me, but please understand
It's not over if I'm not over you
Our love is not actually over if I have not moved on from you
There's not much I can do if it's over for you
I cannot do much if you have decided that our love is finished
I'll just wish you the best when you leave
I will simply hope for the best for you when you depart
But you've played such a part in my life and in my heart
However, you have been a significant presence in both my life and my heart
You'll always be a part of me
You will always carry a piece of my heart with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY KINGSTON, MARK WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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