It's Not Over
Avril Lavigne Lyrics


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I ain't playing no games
'Cause I've got nothing left to lose
I'm so tired of circular motions
They leave me dizzy and confused
My heart, oh no, is not your revolving door
I get stuck spinning and spinning and spinning
Oh, 'til I collapse on the floor
But every time that you touch me
I forget what we're fighting about
Oh, you come and you leave
Shame on me for believing every word out of your mouth

Tell me it's over
If it's really over
'Cause it don't feel like it's over whenever you're closing the door, no
So tell me it's over

Darling you
Oh, you taste so bittersweet
Can't get you off of my lips
You're dangerous when you take me like a thief

Oh and I
I should let this go
I try and I try, I try
But why, why won't you leave me alone?

Tell me it's over
If it's really over
'Cause it don't feel like it's over whenever you're closing the door, no
So tell me it's over
If it's really over
'Cause every time you come over it doesn't feel over no more
So tell me it's over

I keep on leaving the light on
Hoping to find something else, oh
I've played the fool for the last time
I just can't do this myself

Tell me it's over
If it's really over
'Cause it don't feel like it's over whenever you're closing the door, no
Tell me it's over
If it's really over




'Cause every time you come over it doesn't feel over no more
So tell me it's over

Overall Meaning

"It's Not Over" by Avril Lavigne is a song that talks about the struggles of a roller coaster relationship that seems to never come to an end. The lyrics speak about how the constant back and forth of a relationship leaves the singer feeling confused, dizzy and tired of the circular motions of the relationship. The singer expresses how her heart cannot take the constant revolving door actions of her significant other, leaving her spinning until she collapses on the floor.


The chorus is a plea for her significant other to tell her if their relationship is over, as she cannot seem to move on herself. She expresses how every time he comes back into her life, it doesn't feel like it's over, despite all their arguments and fights. She is tired of playing the fool and hopes that he will finally close the door on their relationship if it is truly over.


The bridge of the song talks about how the singer cannot seem to get over her significant other, even though he is dangerous and bittersweet. She wants to let go, but he keeps coming back into her life, leaving her unable to move on.


Overall, "It's Not Over" is a relatable song that many people can relate to, as it talks about the emotional turmoil of an on-again, off-again relationship that leaves you feeling lost and confused.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain’t playing no games
I am serious and not messing around


'Cause I’ve got nothing left to lose
I have reached a point where there is nothing left for me to lose


I'm so tired of circular motions
I am exhausted of going around in circles


They leave me dizzy and confused
This process makes me feel disoriented and perplexed


My heart, oh no, is not your revolving door
My heart is not a place for you to enter and exit as you please


I get stuck spinning and spinning and spinning
I become trapped in a cycle of spinning and cannot escape


Oh, 'til I collapse on the floor
This cycle exhausts me to the point of collapse


But every time that you touch me
Despite the above, whenever you touch me


I forget what we’re fighting about
I become unable to remember what was making us fight


Oh, you come and you leave
You are in and out of my life


Shame on me for believing every word out of your mouth
I feel foolish for taking everything you say at face value


Tell me it’s over
Please confirm that this relationship is over


If it’s really over
I need to know if this relationship is actually over


‘Cause it don’t feel like it’s over whenever you’re closing the door, no
When you close the door, it still feels like the relationship is ongoing


So tell me it's over
Please let me know that this relationship is over


Darling you
My dear, you


Oh, you taste so bittersweet
You have a taste that is both sweet and bitter


Can’t get you off of my lips
I can't stop thinking about you


You’re dangerous when you take me like a thief
You have a harmful effect on me when you suddenly take control


Oh and I
And I


I should let this go
I should move on from this relationship


I try and I try, I try
Even though I try my hardest


But why, why won't you leave me alone?
Why won't you let me move on from this and leave me alone?


I keep on leaving the light on
I continue to leave a light on for you


Hoping to find something else, oh
In the hopes of finding something new


I've played the fool for the last time
I have been deceived for the final time


I just can't do this myself
I cannot handle this situation on my own




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Avril Ramona Lavigne, Johan Jens Erik Carlsson, Justin Gray, Melissa Bel, Ryan Frank Cabrera

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lamborghini427

[Verse 1]
I ain't playing no games
'Cause I've got nothing left to lose
I'm so tired of circular motions
They leave me dizzy and confused
My heart, oh no, is not your revolving door
I get stuck spinning and spinning and spinning
Oh, 'til I collapse on the floor

[Pre-Chorus]
But every time that you touch me
I forget what we're fighting about
Oh, you come and you leave
Shame on me for believing every word out of your mouth

[Chorus]
Tell me it's over if it's really over
'Cause it don't feel like it's over
Whenever you're closing the door, no
So tell me it's over

[Verse 2]
Darling, you
Oh, you taste so bittersweet
Can't get you off of my lips
You're dangerous
Wanna take me like a thief

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, and I
I should let this go
I try and I try, I try
But why, why won't you leave me alone?

[Chorus]
Tell me it's over if it's really over
'Cause it don't feel like it's over
Whenever you're closing the door, no
So tell me it's over if it's really over
'Cause every time you come over
It doesn't feel over no more
So tell me it's over

[Bridge]
I keep on leaving the light on
Hoping to find something else, oh
I've played the fool for the last time
I just can't do this myself

[Chorus]
Tell me it's over if it's really over
'Cause it don't feel like it's over
Whenever you're closing the door, no
Tell me it's over if it's really over
'Cause every time you come over
It doesn't feel over no more
So tell me it's over



@badgirlkuma4711

Lyrics :

I ain’t playing no games
'Cause I’ve got nothing left to lose
I'm so tired of circular motions
They leave me dizzy and confused
My heart, oh no, is not your revolving door
I get stuck spinning and spinning and spinning
Oh, 'til I collapse on the floor

[Pre-Chorus]
But every time that you touch me
I forget what we’re fighting about
Oh, you come and you leave
Shame on me for believing every word out of your mouth

[Chorus]
Tell me it’s over
If it’s really over
‘Cause it don’t feel like it’s over whenever you’re closing the door, no
So tell me it's over

[Verse 2]
Darling you
Oh, you taste so bittersweet
Can’t get you off of my lips
You’re dangerous when you take me like a thief

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh and I
I should let this go
I try and I try, I try
But why, why won't you leave me alone?

[Chorus]
Tell me it’s over
If it’s really over
‘Cause it don’t feel like it’s over whenever you’re closing the door, no
So tell me it's over
If it’s really over
'Cause every time you come over It doesn't feel over no more
So tell me it's over

[Bridge]
I keep on leaving the light on
Hoping to find something else, oh
I've played the fool for the last time
I just can't do this myself

[Chorus]
Tell me it’s over
If it’s really over
‘Cause it don’t feel like it’s over whenever you’re closing the door, no
Tell me it's over
If it’s really over
'Cause every time you come over it doesn't feel like it's over no more
So tell me it's over



All comments from YouTube:

@thevibeguide

Welcome back Avril, you've been missed. Can't wait for the album in February.

@NTNLU-gg8nw

Is becuase the clone hahaha

@YTDBD00

@4NT0N1 L1U5 she's not a clone, she's not dead... She's grown up.

@codlover93love24

The Vibe Guide she said February

@MightyMico

You tell me you missed the first single Head Above Water

@NTNLU-gg8nw

@Billie Eyelash C'mon IS A JOKE AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHH

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@SuperLovebug8

Guys she literally almost died, she wrote head above water to tell her story over the last six years. I think this album is a masterpiece no its not her "usual" sound but she also is 34 now not a teen. She deserves to sing how shes feeling at the moment, she has earned it. No one does music like Avril. I believe she mentioned heading back to a more rocker sound in her next project but this was something she needed to do.

@koolkat-hq5xc

I agree. I love guitars, and honestly I like her old albums the most but she's an adult woman now and you have to be deaf to say this song isn't amazing.

@janresendez7991

People need to realize that people grow and change, even within the music industry. Avril will always be the OG Queen!!

@munchermuncher7663

Is she making a new album?

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