Take You Over
Borealis Lyrics


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How can I forget
If you cannot forgive
The past, ever haunting
I've nothing good to give

Fear overcomes you
Driving you insane
Feel it take you over
Feel the warming pain

When I close my eyes
I see you night and day
I dream of my revenge
You took and now I'll take





With left inside
You tremble in this...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Borealis's song "Take You Over" deal with the difficult and painful emotions that come with a turbulent past. The first two lines of the song, "How can I forget / If you cannot forgive" set the stage for the rest of the lyrics. The singer of the song is dealing with someone who can't let go of the past, making it impossible for the two of them to move forward. The line "The past, ever haunting / I've nothing good to give" speaks to the emotional drain that holding onto past pain can have on a person.


The chorus of the song, "Fear overcomes you / Driving you insane / Feel it take you over / Feel the warming pain" echoes the idea that past hurt can engulf a person, causing them to feel trapped and powerless. The idea of a "warming pain" can be interpreted as the comfort that can come with familiarity, even if it is painful. The line "I dream of my revenge / You took and now I'll take" suggests that the singer may be struggling with feelings of anger and resentment towards the person they are addressing. The final line, "With left inside / You tremble in this..." suggests that even though the singer may feel powerless, there is still some strength within them that the other person fears.


Overall, "Take You Over" is a poignant reflection on the power of past hurt and trauma to take over a person's emotions and affect their relationships with others.


Line by Line Meaning

How can I forget
I am haunted by memories and cannot seem to forget what has happened


If you cannot forgive
If you are not willing to forgive me for what I have done


The past, ever haunting
The memories of the past are constantly bothering me


I've nothing good to give
I feel like I have nothing positive to contribute


Fear overcomes you
The feeling of fear is taking over you


Driving you insane
Fear is causing you to lose control of your mind


Feel it take you over
The feeling of fear is getting stronger and stronger


Feel the warming pain
The fear is accompanied by a burning sensation


When I close my eyes
In moments of stillness


I see you night and day
I cannot stop thinking about you


I dream of my revenge
I am consumed by the desire for revenge


You took and now I'll take
You have caused me harm and now I will make you pay


With left inside
With a feeling of anger and betrayal inside


You tremble in this...
You are afraid and unable to control your emotions




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