Avenue 52 is not just a band, and is not just a street, but a journey one must take on a road with endless possibilities.
The band:
Sean Alexander (songwriter & producer) - Lead guitar & background vocals
Beau Evans - Drummer
Tyler Aguirre - Lead vocals & rhythm guitar
Over and Under
Avenue 52 Lyrics
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And you'd be, much better without me
This he said she said, has taken it's toll
And sometimes, I took you for granted
I could have been much more romantic
I guess I guess I, was such a fool
Too late to make things right
Cus now it's over and under
Guess she couldn't tell that I loved her
Said it's overrated, understated
But how was I to know?
I should have been open and honest
I should have said the words that she wanted to hear
If only I told her that it
Wouldn't be over and under
I know, I should have been trusting
Should have been more understanding
And listen to what, is on your mind
Cus you said, you needed attention
Then you left and taught me a lesson
Then I payed the price, and did the time
Is it too late to say I'm sorry
Is it too late to make things right
Cus now it's over and under
Guess she couldn't tell that I loved her
Said it's overrated, understated
But how was I to know?
I should have been open and honest
I should have said the words that she wanted to hear
If only I told her that it
Wouldn't be over and under
And now I'm all alone
Can't face the fact that you're gone
Cus I was blind to realize
That I was wrong
And now you need to know
I can't leave and let you go
Cus I'm nothing
Nothing without you
Without you, yeah
It's over and under
I should have said
That I loved her, yeah
Cus now it's over and under
Guess she couldn't tell that I loved her
Said it's overrated, understated
But how was I to know?
I should have been open and honest
I should have said the words that she wanted to hear
If only I told her that it
Wouldn't be over and under
Yeah, it wouldn't be over and under
If only I told her that it
Wouldn't be over and under
The lyrics of Avenue 52's "Over and Under" are a heartfelt reflection of regret and sorrow over a lost relationship. The song chronicles the mistakes made and the missed opportunities to express love and affection towards the partner, ultimately leading to a break-up.
The first verse speaks of the impact of hearsay on the relationship. The singer was informed that his/her partner would be better off without them, leading to doubt and confusion within the relationship.
The second verse reflects on the failure to cherish the relationship fully. The singer recognizes that they took their partner for granted and failed to be romantic enough. He/she realizes that the foolishness of their behavior may have resulted in the end of the relationship.
The chorus expresses the regret of not being able to make things right. It's too late for apologies or reconciliation, and the singer is left to contemplate what went wrong. The line "over and under" is a metaphor for the ups and downs of the relationship and how it ultimately ended in failure.
The third verse shows the singer's understanding of what they should have done better: trust more, listen carefully, and offer more attention. However, it was a little too late, and the realization comes after the breakup.
The final verse speaks of the loneliness and the realization that the singer cannot function without their partner. They understand that they should have expressed their love and affection, but only now can regret it.
Line by Line Meaning
They said, I'd make you unhappy
People warned me that I would make you unhappy
And you'd be, much better without me
They also said that you would be better off without me
This he said she said, has taken it's toll
All of these rumors and gossip have started to affect our relationship
And sometimes, I took you for granted
In the past, I didn't appreciate you as much as I should have
I could have been much more romantic
I regret not being more romantic towards you
I guess I guess I, was such a fool
I acknowledge that I made mistakes and acted foolishly
Is it too late to say I'm sorry
I wonder if it's too late to apologize
Too late to make things right
I'm worried that I can't fix the damage I've caused
Cus now it's over and under
Our relationship has fallen apart
Guess she couldn't tell that I loved her
Maybe I didn't express my love for you clearly enough
Said it's overrated, understated
People often underestimate the importance of love and express it too little
But how was I to know?
I didn't realize it at the time
I should have been open and honest
I should have been more direct and truthful with my feelings
I should have said the words that she wanted to hear
I should have expressed the specific things you needed to hear
If only I told her that it
If only I had communicated better
Wouldn't be over and under
Perhaps our relationship could have survived
I know, I should have been trusting
I understand that I should have trusted you more
Should have been more understanding
I should have tried to understand your perspective better
And listen to what, is on your mind
I regret not paying enough attention to your thoughts and feelings
Cus you said, you needed attention
I recall you telling me that you needed more attention from me
Then you left and taught me a lesson
You leaving me made me realize the extent of my mistakes
Then I payed the price, and did the time
I had to face the consequences of my actions
And now I'm all alone
I feel lonely without you
Can't face the fact that you're gone
I'm struggling to come to terms with the fact that you're not here
Cus I was blind to realize
I didn't understand the situation then
That I was wrong
But now I know that I was wrong and I regret my behavior
And now you need to know
I want you to understand
I can't leave and let you go
I can't bear to let you leave my life
Cus I'm nothing
I feel like I'm nothing without you
Nothing without you
I feel lost and incomplete without you in my life
It's over and under
Our relationship has reached its end
If only I told her that it
If only I had been more honest and open
Wouldn't be over and under
Perhaps we could have worked things out if I had communicated better
Contributed by Lily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.