All Over Again
B. B. King & Mark Knopfler Lyrics
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I say, I've got a good mind to give up living, and go shopping instead
To pick up me a tombstone, and be pronounced dead
When I read your letter this morning, that was in your place in bed
I read your letter this morning, that was in your place in bed
That's when I decided, that I would be better off dead
Oh, there's no use you looking, or ever hoping to get me back
Yes, because it's all over now, and you can bet on that
The lyrics of the song All Over Again by B.B. King and Mark Knopfler reveal a sense of heartache and despair. The opening lyrics, "I've got a good mind to give up living, and go shopping instead," express a strong desire to give up on life and opt for a materialistic existence. The singer feels that death is a better option than living with the pain of losing someone dear.
The subsequent lines reveal the reason behind this utter sense of despair. The singer reads a letter in which their partner tells them that they should give up on the hope of getting back together because "it's all over now." These words represent the end of the relationship and the singer’s inability to accept this reality.
The use of metaphorical language, such as "pick up me a tombstone," emphasizes the sense of finality in the situation. The singer feels that the end of the relationship equates to the end of their existence. The song portrays the pain of a failed relationship in a manner that is both emotional and raw.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a good mind to give up living, and go shopping instead
I'm feeling so low and empty that I might as well just give up on life altogether and distract myself with material possessions.
I say, I've got a good mind to give up living, and go shopping instead
I'm emphasizing how serious I am about feeling completely hopeless and demotivated.
To pick up me a tombstone, and be pronounced dead
I'm so desperate that I'm considering taking my own life, and I'm almost jealous of those who are already at peace in death.
When I read your letter this morning, that was in your place in bed
I woke up alone and found your letter instead of your physical presence, which made me feel even more alone and abandoned.
I read your letter this morning, that was in your place in bed
I'm repeating the previous line to emphasize the emotional impact of the situation.
That's when I decided, that I would be better off dead
After reading your letter, I felt so rejected and heartbroken that I concluded that the pain of ending my own life might be better than living with this feeling.
It read, there is no use you looking, or ever hoping to get me back
Your letter was clear and uncompromising in saying that our relationship is over and there's no chance of reconciliation.
Oh, there's no use you looking, or ever hoping to get me back
I'm repeating your words to convey how fully I understand and accept your decision to end things between us.
Yes, because it's all over now, and you can bet on that
I'm reiterating that I've come to terms with the reality that our relationship has ended and there's no going back.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RILEY B. KING
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@yagmurcamd
Eternal love and music = Mark Knopfler
@smtkeyboardkid
2 of the best guitarists of all time there!
@frankmiller95
Same thought here.
@marcjansen6602
Oh please, let them play together, just once. Oh, and if they can do this in Holland, it'd be perfect :)
@a.ritchie1525
A great duet indeed. Unfortunately never to be seen now that BB's gone.
@ernestoosuna4594
Tears come down my eyes :') both happiness and sadness.
@tutorialpc4298
Bravini questi ragazzi,,,
Questo è tra i pezzi più dolci che ho mai sentito. Che meraviglia
@dariustaj1
I know how much Mark loves to rehearse, especially when he plays with others. You can tell they did not rehearse much, as their timing seems to be off!
@jacobscherlinger3953
BB didn’t record any of this in the studio with anyone. I think it was all play back.
@wbravo66
OH MY GOD BB KING and MK