Song info:
Macdonald told Contactmusic.com (Source Don't Tell Me That It's Over Songfacts) : “As with all of the songs I have tried to come up with a meaning for it, but the way I look at it now is that it's a song about dong something because you want to, and not because you think you have to. The example I use is the global warming issue. I think it's really important issue, but I also think that people should do something about it because they want to and they feel passionate, not because the government say you must stop driving or you must stop flying. I don't think that works.”
Lyrics:
Tell me why this world is a mess
I thought you always tried your best
Tell me what I’m out to do
Maybe you should do it too
Tell me why they’re sleeping alone
No house no where to call a home
Tell me what I’m meant to see
Won’t you stop preaching at me
And I wanna see what it’s all about
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
Don’t tell me that it’s over
It’s only just begun
Don’t tell me that it’s over
Or that this song is sung
The song is sung
All the money in the world
Would never slit all the wrongs to right
All the fire in the world
Would never set my heart alive
I dream of a day when it’s all gone away
And the sun is shining bright
I dream of a day when it’s all gone away
But dreams are for night
And I wanna see what it’s all about
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
Don’t tell me that it’s over
It’s only just begun
Don’t tell me that it’s over
Or that this song is sung
The song is sung
Don’t tell that it’s over
Please I’m on my knees I’m beggin you to stop
It’s over please I’m on my knees I’m beggin you to stop
And I wanna see what it’s all about
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
Don’t tell me that it’s over
It’s only just begun
Don’t tell me that it’s over
Or that this song is sung
The song is sung
Don't Tell Me That It's Over
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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I thought you always tried the best
Tell me what am I to do, maybe you should do it too
Tell me why they're sleeping alone
No house, nowhere to call a home
Tell me what I meant to see
Won't you stop preaching at me
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
Don't tell me that it's over
It's only just begun
Don't tell me that it's over
All the money in the world would never set all the wrongs to right
All the fire in the world will never set my heart alive
A dream of the day, when it's all gone away
And the sun is shining bright
A dream of the day when it's all gone away
The dreams are finite.
Don't tell me that it's over
It's only just begun
Don't tell me that it's over
Don't tell me that it's over please I'm on my knees
I'm beggin you to stop.
Please I'm on my knees, I'm beggin you to stop.
The lyrics of Amy Macdonald's song "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" express frustration with the state of the world and a desire for change. The first verse questions why the world is such a mess when the expectation is that people always strive to do their best. The second verse asks about those who are alone and homeless, and questions what the singer is meant to see, suggesting that they don't need preaching to. The chorus expresses a desire to see and live what the world is all about, and to give something back, while rejecting the idea that it's already over before it's even really begun. The bridge acknowledges the limitations of money and power in fixing everything that's wrong, and instead focuses on the hope for a brighter future, even if that's just a dream.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action, encouraging people to stay optimistic and strive for change, rather than accepting the status quo. The repeated plea in the outro not to tell the singer that it's over suggests that they're afraid of losing hope or feeling defeated, and that they want to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why this world is a mess
Explain to me the reasons why the world is in a chaotic state
I thought you always tried the best
I believed that you always did your utmost in everything you do
Tell me what am I to do, maybe you should do it too
Instruct me on what course of action I should take to make a difference, perhaps you could also take the same action
Tell me why they're sleeping alone
Enlighten me on why some people have no one to share their life with
No house, nowhere to call a home
Some people don't have a place to live or a sanctuary to call their own
Tell me what I meant to see
Explain to me what I was supposed to have seen or realized
Won't you stop preaching at me
I don't want to be lectured to, please stop
And I wanna see what is all about
I desire to understand the world around me completely
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
I want to have a purpose in life and make a difference by giving something back
Don't tell me that it's over
Please don't tell me that everything is hopeless or beyond repair
It's only just begun
There's still a long way to go and a lot to be done
All the money in the world would never set all the wrongs to right
No amount of money in the world could ever make everything right or fix all the problems
All the fire in the world will never set my heart alive
Merely being passionate or enthusiastic won't necessarily make me feel alive or fulfilled
A dream of the day, when it's all gone away
I envision a future where all the troubles and struggles are no more
And the sun is shining bright
And everything is amazing and wonderful
The dreams are finite.
But unfortunately, dreams eventually come to an end
Don't tell me that it's over please I'm on my knees
Please don't tell me that everything is hopeless, I'm pleading with you
I'm beggin you to stop.
I implore you to cease telling me that things are hopeless
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vilijanac
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Gather here in prayer, my flock to you God
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LYRICS:
Tell me why this world is a mess
I thought you always tried your best
Tell me, what am I to do?
Maybe you should do it, too
Tell me why they're sleeping alone
No house, nowhere to call a home
Tell me what I'm meant to see
Won't you stop preaching at me?
And I wanna see what it's all about
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
Don't tell me that it's over
It's only just begun
Don't tell me that it's over
Or that this song is sung
The song is sung
All the money in the world
Would never set all the wrongs to right
All the fire in the world
Would never set my heart alight
I dream of a day when it's all gone away
And the sun is shining bright
I dream of a day when it's all gone away
But dreams are for night
And I wanna see what it's all about
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
Don't tell me that it's over
It's only just begun
Don't tell me that it's over
Or that this song is sung
The song is sung
Don't tell me that it's over, please
I'm on my knees
I'm begging you to stop
It's over, please
I'm on my knees
I'm begging you to stop
And I wanna see what it's all about
And I wanna live, wanna give something back
Don't tell me that it's over
It's only just begun
Don't tell me that it's over
Or that this song is sung
The song is sung
@adriancox7480
The most underrated artist. Ever.
@linamorganangel
Lina morgana
@grac3om
Amy is so underrated as an artist and deserves more recognition, even now all these years later. She reminds me of Dolores O'Riordan a bit.
@keithlomas6107
The lyrics are lovely and reflect the idealism of youthful thoughts. Lots of natural energy in the song.
@rogkeista1
She has a superb supporting band. They make a great powerful sound and they deserve more appreciation
@jekjarimaatta-kampman3457
Kieroa peliä, fishy game.
@dieses_eine_girl1853
Yes totally
@matinimartin
This song is so underrated
@neverone986
well its not from Justin Bieber
@ishouldbestudyingrightnow5368
@@neverone986 go to hell