It's All Over
Buddy Holly Lyrics


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Think it over what you just said
Think it over in your pretty little head
Are you sure that I'm not the one
Is your love real or only fun
You think it over, yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old

Think it over and let me know
Think it over but don't be slow
Just remember all birds and bees
Go by twos through life's mysteries
You think it over, yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old

Think it over and think of me
Think it over and you will see
A happy day when you and I
Think as one and kiss the blues goodbye
You think it over, yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old





Think it over, think it over

Overall Meaning

Buddy Holly's "Think It Over" is a classic rock and roll song from the 1950s that explores the nuances of young love. The lyrics express the confusion felt by someone who was possibly slighted by their lover. They urge them to reconsider the situation, to "Think it over what you just said" and "Think it over in your pretty little head." The singer begins to question whether they are truly loved by their partner or simply a brief moment of fun or infatuation. They urge their partner to think carefully about what they are feeling, to ponder whether their love is deep and true or merely a fleeting emotion.


As the song progresses, it takes on a more optimistic tone. The singer reminds their partner that "all birds and bees / go by twos through life's mysteries." True love is meant to be shared and cherished between two people who are together throughout the highs and lows of life. The song ends with the hope that the couple will reunite, "Think as one and kiss the blues goodbye," foreshadowing a bright and happy future.


Overall, "Think It Over" is a song that deals with themes of heartache and reconciliation, providing a snapshot of young love in the 1950s.


Line by Line Meaning

Think it over what you just said
Reflect on what you have said


Think it over in your pretty little head
Contemplate in your mind


Are you sure that I'm not the one
Do you really think I'm not the right one


Is your love real or only fun
Is your love genuine or just for fun


You think it over, yes, think it over
Reflect hard and come to a good conclusion


A lonely heart grows cold and old
One will become lonesome with a cold heart if they jump into a bad relationship


Think it over and let me know
Contemplate and tell me your decision


Think it over but don't be slow
Take your time, but don't take too long


Just remember all birds and bees
Don't forget, all creatures mate for life


Go by twos through life's mysteries
They live in pairs as they face life's journey together


Think it over and think of me
Reflect on this and specifically on me


Think it over and you will see
When you think clearly, things become clearer


A happy day when you and I
We will be joyful if we are together


Think as one and kiss the blues goodbye
Think alike, and all our sorrows will fade away


Think it over, yes, think it over
Reflect hard and come to a good conclusion


A lonely heart grows cold and old
One will become lonesome with a cold heart if they jump into a bad relationship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Holly, Norman Petty

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dny9394

@MyCubiclePenguin Were you there in the 50's, a teenager?
The alternative was Mantovani or jazz or skiffle.
No disrespect but rock'n roll swept all that away for the
youngsters, I'm talking 13 upwards. It was our music,
our time and we loved it. You had to be there, to breathe it.
No disrespect to later artists but they don't have the soul
or the excitement of those extraordinary years. And I was there.
It's not a competition, if you think that you've missed the point
really, just enjoy the music.... it was special, of it's time,
now gone for ever.



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@lynnanderson8970

True king of Rock and Roll

@thomasdolan5198

This Man had a great Happy Soul and it came out in every aspect of his music!..every pic of him, Think it over!..What a loss

@clintwalls5217

Miss you Holley💯❤️

@m.r.e.s.6401

What a body of work to leave behind - 22 years old. Unreal.

@wormsnake1

A unique one off talent. Thank you Buddy. You’re music will live on as long as this earth continues to spin. R.I.P.🙏❤️.x

@ddoeser5830

R.I.P Onvergetelijk Jaar 2023 Tijdstip waarop Dinsdag (29 ) Augustus 21:21 UUR AVOND. ❤🇳🇱🙏👋

@ddoeser5830

Take your Time

@davidkilner2705

The Beatles always acknowledged their debt to Buddy Holly. They recorded his songs and sang many of them live. Paul said, 'John and I started to write because of Buddy Holly.”'

@ddoeser5830

Fan van Buddy Holly R.I.P Onvergetelijk Jaar 2023 Tijdstip 19:48 Mijn geboorte Jaar 13 JULI 1948 ❤🇳🇱🙏🌹

@user-vt4hd8hb4v

Had he lived longer, Buddy would've been bigger than them all... Elvis, Beatles, even Dylan

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