Over You
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Chorus:
I'm over you somehow, only love knows how
I had the strength to move on again
The more you work me down, cause love knows how
it gave me the strength to move on
It's been so many days wondering whats the chances
I never thought I'd be alone
When all I ever needed was answers
for the love you give me me
I was in need
where we are, where I'm at
boy I could not see
everynight that I cry
I needed you here by my side
now I'm over you
Chorus
Had to use my mind, couldn't use my heart
it didn't wanna see us apart
this feeling is so clear to me
that we were not meant to be
I couldn't see
the desire inside wouldn't let me be
every night that I cry
I needed you here by my side
but now I'm over you
Chorus
Life goes on to a new beginning
set me free from all these feelings
now I can see the hurts no guarantee
that's why I'm holding on inside of me
Chorus




Only love knows how (6x)
Chorus (2x)

Overall Meaning

The song "Over You" by The Braxtons is about a woman who has finally moved on from a past relationship after being hurt and used by her former partner. She had to rely on her love to give her the strength to move on and get over the pain. The chorus repeats the phrase "only love knows how" to emphasize how love helped her get through the tough times and continue on with her life.


The first verse talks about the woman's confusion and sadness after the breakup, as she never thought she would be alone and was looking for answers about the love she thought she had. She reflects on how she was in need and couldn't see clearly because she was so wrapped up in her feelings for her ex-partner. However, she eventually became over him and found the strength to move on.


The second verse talks about how the woman had to use her mind instead of her heart to come to terms with the fact that she and her ex were not meant to be together. Even though she needed him by her side during her times of pain, she eventually realized that the relationship was not worth staying in. The repeated line "every night that I cry, I needed you here by my side" further emphasizes the pain she was going through, but she eventually found the strength to let go and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm over you somehow, only love knows how
Despite the pain I've endured, I've managed to move on and find closure thanks to the power of love.


I had the strength to move on again
I found the inner strength to move on from the heartbreak and start anew.


The more you work me down, cause love knows how
Despite your efforts to bring me down, love has empowered me to rise above it all.


It gave me the strength to move on
Love has been the driving force behind my ability to move forward and let go of the past.


It's been so many days wondering what's the chances
I spent countless days pondering the possibility of us reconciling.


I never thought I'd be alone
I never imagined ending up alone after everything we went through together.


When all I ever needed was answers for the love you give me
All I ever wanted from you was the truth about the love you claimed to have for me.


I was in need where we are, where I'm at boy I could not see
At the time, I was blinded to the reality of our situation and couldn't see clearly where we stood.


Every night that I cry, I needed you here by my side
I longed for your presence and support during the nights I spent in tears.


Now I'm over you
I've finally moved on from you and have let go of the hold you had on me.


Had to use my mind, couldn't use my heart it didn't wanna see us apart
My heart was too blinded by love to see the reality of our situation, so I had to rely on my logical thinking to make the right decision.


This feeling is so clear to me that we were not meant to be
After reflecting on our relationship, it's now evident to me that we were never meant to be together.


The desire inside wouldn't let me be
Despite everything, a part of me still desired to be with you.


Life goes on to a new beginning
Despite the pain, life continues and I am ready to start a new chapter.


Set me free from all these feelings
I am ready to let go of all the negative emotions associated with our past relationship.


Now I can see the hurts no guarantee
I now realize that even if we were to reconcile, there's no guarantee that the pain we caused each other wouldn't resurface.


That's why I'm holding on inside of me
Instead of holding onto the pain, I am choosing to hold onto the valuable lessons I learned from our relationship.


Only love knows how (6x)
Love is a powerful force that has the ability to heal and empower us, and only love truly knows how to do so.


Chorus (2x)
The chorus serves as a reminder that despite the pain, I have moved on from you thanks to the power of love.




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@ljbataller2345

I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
"Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on

Verse I

Spent so many days wondering what's
my chances
I never thought I'd be alone
When all I really needed was anwers
For the love that you've given to me
(the love you give to me)
I was in need
Where we are where we're at
Boy I could not see
Every night (every night)
That I cry (that I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you

I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
"Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on

Verse 2

Had to use my mind
Couldn't use my heart
I didn't want to see us apart
This vision is so clear to me
That we were not meant to be
(that we were not meant to be)
I couldn't see
The desire inside wouldn't let me be
Every night (every night)
That I cry (that I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you

I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
"Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on

Bridge

Life goes on until the new beginning
(ooh ahh ahh)
Set me free from all of these feelings
Now I can see that love's no guarantee
(ooh ahh ahh)
That's why I hold it all inside of me

Only love knows how (knows how)
Knows how
Only love knows how (knows how)
Knows how



@vhanilaofficial

Lyric is so gorgeous!


I’m over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
"Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on

(Verse I)
Spent so many days wondering what's
my chances
I never thought I'd be alone
When all I really needed was anwers
For the love that you've given to me
(the love you give to me)
I was in need
Where we are where we're at
Boy I could not see
Every night (every night)
That I cry (that I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
"Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on

(Verse 2)
Had to use my mind
Couldn't use my heart
I didn't want to see us apart
This vision is so clear to me
That we were not meant to be
(that we were not meant to be)
I couldn't see
The desire inside wouldn't let me be
Every night (every night)
That I cry (that I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
"Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on



@coreocake8929

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Only Love

The Braxtons

ONLY LOVE LYRICS

Chorus:
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on

Verse 1:
Spent so many days wondering what's my chances
I never thought I'd be alone
When all I really needed was answers
For the love that you've given to me
(The love you give to me)
I was in need
Where we are where we're at
Boy I could not see
Every night (every night)
That I cry (that I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you

Chorus

Verse 2:
Had to use my mind
Couldn't use my heart
I didn't wanna see us apart
This vision is so clear to me
That we were not meant to be
(that we were not meant to be)
I couldn't see
The desire inside wouldn't let me be
Every night (every night)
That I cry (that I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you

Chorus

Bridge:
Life goes on until the new beginning (ooh ahh ahh)
Set me free from all of these feelings
Now I can see that love's no guarantee (ooh ahh ahh)
That's why I hold it all inside of me

Chorus

By-Chorus:
Only love knows how (knows how)
Knows how
Only love knows how



@dominiquephillips8918

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Only Love
The Braxtons
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ONLY LOVE LYRICS

[Chorus: The Braxtons]
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I had the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on

[Verse 1: Tamar / (The Braxtons)]
Spent so many days wondering what's my chances
I never thought I'd be alone
When all I really needed was answers
For the love that you've given to me (the love you've given to me)
I was indeed
Where we are, where we're at
Boy, I could not see
Every night (every night)
That I cried (that I cried)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you, yeah

[Chorus: The Braxtons / (Tamar)]
I'm over you somehow (oh yeah)
Only love knows how (knows how, my baby)
I had the strength to move on again (oh)
The more you put me down (put me down)
'Cause love knows how (love knows how, oh yeah)
It gave me the strength to move on


[Verse 2: Tamar / (The Braxtons)]
Had to use my mind
Couldn't use my heart
It didn't wanna see us apart
This vision is so clear to me
That we were not meant to be (that we were not meant to be)
I couldn't see
The desire inside wouldn't let me be
Every night (every night)
That I cried (that I cried)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you

[Chorus: The Braxtons / (Tamar)]
I'm over you somehow (oh yeah)
Only love knows how (only love knows how, yeah)
I had the strength to move on again (oh oh, oh-oh)
The more you put me down (me down)
'Cause love knows how (oh, love knows how, yeah yeah)
It gave me the strength to move on

[Bridge: Tamar]
Life goes on until the new beginnin'
Set me free from all of these feelings
Now I can see that love's no guarantee
That's why I hold it all inside of me

[Chorus: The Braxtons / (Tamar)]
I'm over you somehow (how, yeah yeah)
Only love knows how (love knows how, how)
I had the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how (knows how, oh yeah)
It gave me the strength to move on (only love)

[Break: The Braxtons / (Towanda) / *Tamar*]
Only love knows how (knows how)
Only love knows how (knows how)
Only love knows how
Only love knows how (knows how)
Only love knows how (knows how), yeah yeah
Only love knows how

[Chorus: The Braxtons / (Tamar)]
I'm over you somehow (how)
Only love knows how (oh yeah)
I had the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I had the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on



All comments from YouTube:

@rjisidoro2388

Rest in power, Traci Braxton. This song was such a part of my growing up

@cordezhazelwood6464

U hear her all in the chorus ain’t that something u are so missed Traci 🥺

@lesliecueto5621

@Rj - what happened to her?

@KingKajun

@@lesliecueto5621She passed away from cancer.

@samross5599

Traci’s tone was so warm and distinctive. She stands out beautifully in the background vocals on this track… especially the chorus.❤️

@flourishdaily8109

Rest in peace with Gods grace Tracey. Love from Australia ❤❤❤❤

@2flyforyou950

I dont understand why they didnt blow up..........The best sounding group....

@noaulufale

Jus stop. They was not the best sounding group out, they were rlly good but not the best😂😂

@dobazajr

I second this. Their sister Toni was so big even now but I don't understand why they only have one hit. They're so good.

@cordezhazelwood6464

I feel they didn’t cuz Beyoncé daddy was there manager at the time and round that time. He was doing all he could to blow destiny child’s up mind Destiny child’s didn’t pop. Like that un like 1997 lol ish.

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