It's Not Over
Alison Krauss and 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
Alison Krauss and Vince Gill's song, "It's Not Over," is a piece about love that persists even after a couple has decided to end their relationship. The central premise of the song is that, although one person may move on, the other will always carry a torch for the other. The notion that one person doesn't truly get over the other is evident in the lyrics: "You can tell everyone love is over and done/ 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." These lines suggest that the person leaving is trying to put on a brave face, but they are not being completely honest with themselves, and there is some unfinished business between the two.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that, even though one person believes the relationship is over, it may not be if the other person hasn't moved on. This can make it difficult for the person who has moved on to truly move forward, as they will always feel like they are leaving something behind. The sentiment is poignant and raw, as the realization that a relationship is over on one person's end can be heartbreaking. The lyrics speak to the idea that sometimes love doesn't follow a neat and tidy script, and people may remain connected long after they've tried to separate.
Line by Line Meaning
You can tell everyone love is over and done
You may try to spread the word that our love is over, but it doesn't mean it's really true.
You can pack all your things and go
You have the power to leave and move on from this relationship.
You can lie to yourself and say there's nothing else
You may try to convince yourself that there is nothing else to feel or explore in our relationship.
But there's something I think you should know
I need to tell you something important before you go.
(And) It's never really over even though you say we're through
Our love didn't simply end just because you declared it to be over.
You may be over me but can't you see
You may have moved on from me, but there is something you need to realize.
It's not over if I'm not over you
As long as I still have feelings for you, our love can never truly be over.
There's not much I can do if it's over for you
If you have resolved that our love is over, there is little I can do about it.
I'll just wish you the best when you leave
When you decide to move on, I will hope for the best for you.
But you've played such a part in my life and in my heart
You have been a significant presence in my life and in my heart.
You'll always be a part of me
I will always carry a piece of you with me even if our love has ended.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY KINGSTON, MARK WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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