Epiphany
Chrisette Michele Lyrics


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Yep, uh huh
And then it comes to me like an epiphany
It's over, over
Yeah, it's over, over

Second night in a row you didn't come home
I'm watching my phone, waiting for it to ring
Sitting in the house on a couch with the TV on
All night, all alone
Every time, same old thing

So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah

So you walked in (you walked in)
The next morning (the next morning)
To find me smiling, like nothing ever happened
You'll give me some excuse (some excuse)
Like you always do (like you always do)
I just kiss your cheek
And this is what I tell you

So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (I'm leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah

How many times did I fall for your lies?
How many times did I sit home and cry?
Never questioning why?
And it just came to me like an epiphany
How about I just leave?

So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah

So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing




Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Chrisette Michele's song "Epiphany," the lyrics describe a woman who has finally realized that her relationship has come to an end. She has spent countless nights waiting for her partner to come home, only to be disappointed repeatedly. The lyrics depict her growing realization that she deserves better and that it is time for her to move on. In the chorus, she sings, "So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend, I'm leaving, I'm leaving," emphasizing her desire to move on.


The song continues with a powerful moment of insight as the woman has an epiphany. She realizes that she has been falling for her partner's lies and crying over his actions without questioning why. This realization prompts her to leave the relationship behind and move forward with her life. The song ends with the woman smiling at her partner, giving him a kiss on the cheek, and telling him that she is leaving.


"Epiphany" is a powerful song about self-discovery and the courage it takes to leave a toxic relationship. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, we need to walk away from situations that are no longer serving us, even if it is difficult to do so. The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship that was no longer working, and it resonates with those who have found the strength to walk away from a toxic situation.


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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Harmon, Shaffer Smith

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@q2z1aa96

And then it comes to me like an epiphany

Its over
Its over

Second night in a row
You didn't come home
I'm watching my phone
Waiting for it to ring

Sitting in the house
On the couch with the TV on
All night all alone
Every night same old thing

So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No I wonder what you've been doing
Where you been sleeping
(Its over)
I'm leaving
I'm leaving

So you walk in
The next morning
To find me smiling,
Like nothing ever happened

You give me some excuse
Like you always do
I just kiss your cheek
And this is what I tell you (you, you)

So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No I wonder what you've been doing
Where you been sleeping
(Its over)
I'm leaving
I'm leaving

How many times did I fall for your lies
How many times did I fall down and cry
Never questioning why? why? why? why?
It just came to me
Like an epiphany
How about if I just leave

So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No I wonder what you've been doing
Where you been sleeping
(Its over)
I'm leaving
I'm leaving



All comments from YouTube:

@chilezp

Y’all really making this song go viral 14 years later. It’s truly a bop. I’m happy to see the younger generation loving it. And peep the young Drake in the video

@aree333

I mean I wish I didn’t find out about the song from people on TikTok shakin ass to it but I still fw it lol

@michaelbrown2463

Yeah I forgot all about this banger that used to play in my parents car😭😭💯 glad I came across it

@coreyhickmanch

I thought that was drake

@ukiii..

it's just SO GOOD

@keshoneelam3846

@@aree333 I seen a girl dancing too it on her Facebook reel I forgot all about the song until I seen the girl video lol this song is still dope 14 yrs later timeless classic

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@rubyrosano8917

I've never experienced a breakup, but I love her voice. Chrisette needs more recognition. I can hear this song over and over.

@lovieajohnson-reeder6903

🙏 Amen

@MikeCollins-kr3km

Amen it’s still trending now how are you doing

@pamelaclark6332

Me to over and over

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