It's Over
Corey Smith Lyrics
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I've been cheated, and I've been used
They said that I'm no good
Hearts stone cold, black and blue
Reminders of the shit they put me through
Lord, its getting old
Its time to show myself the door
No, it's over
Where I'm going I don't know
Somewhere down this dusty road
North on 441
Pass the rolling cattle fields the tailor parks, and rusted cotton mills
Lord get me out of here
I've made up my mind
Not giving in this time
No it's over
Heart break runaway
I'm on a fast ride toward the interstate
I'm leaving this place without a minute to waist
No looking over my shoulder
It's over
Been in prison locked and chained
Said you gotta trust and obey
But I'm busted loose I'm on the run
And I'm screamin' at the top of my lungs
Thank God I'm free at last
Feel like I've been reformed
There's no pretending anymore
No
Daddy's been drinking beer
Every night for 20 years
And mama just sits there on the couch
Poppin' pills to drowned her tears
And they keep doggin' me,
Saying your not worth a damn and your just gonna be another failure
Another jailbird like everyone in the family
So I hang out in the parking lot; I get stoned with my 2 friends
Cause they're the ones who understand the situation that I'm in
They feel my pain and man I'm gonna miss em when I'm gone
But I'm moving on, If I don't I'll be dead by 21
I'd shoot myself in the head before I wind up like my dad
Working a job I hate and taking out my anger on a kid
I can hear my mama crying as I cross that county line
Cause she knows I'm not looking back I'm leaving all this shit behind
I told her I'm a soldier I'm wiser, and I'm older
I got my education now I'm out of here it's over
And I'm heart break runaway
I'm on a fast ride toward the interstate
I'm leaving this place without a minute to waist
No looking over my shoulder
It's over
No goodbyes, now I'm gone
It's all over
It's over
No goodbyes, now I'm gone
It's all over
It's over
No goodbyes, now I'm gone
It's all over
It's over
The song "It's Over" by Corey Smith tells a story of a young man who is fed up with the seemingly endless cycle of negativity and abuse he has endured in his life. He describes being beaten, bruised, cheated, and used, as well as being told that he's no good, among other things. However, he decides that it's time to leave it all behind and start anew, no longer pretending and putting up with the people who bring him down. He doesn't know where he's going, but he's determined to leave the dusty road behind, passing by cattle fields, tailor parks, and rusted cotton mills, in pursuit of a new life. His parents, who are both struggling with their own vices, tell him that he's going to be a failure, a jailbird just like others in the family, but he knows he needs to break free from that cycle if he wants to make something of his life. He's moving on, even if it means leaving his friends behind, and he's not looking back.
The lyrics in this song paint a vivid picture of someone who has reached their breaking point and is desperate for change. The theme of breaking free from a negative cycle and pursuing a better life is one that many people can relate to, and the raw honesty and emotion in this song make it a powerful anthem for those who are looking to escape their past and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been beaten, I've been bruised
I've been physically and emotionally hurt
I've been cheated, and I've been used
I've been taken advantage of and deceived
They said that I'm no good
People have criticized and judged me
Hearts stone cold, black and blue
My heart is hardened and hurt
Reminders of the shit they put me through
I still carry the painful memories of what happened to me
Lord, its getting old
I'm tired of feeling this way
Its time to show myself the door
I need to leave this situation behind
There's no pretending anymore
I can't fake it or ignore what's happening
No, it's over
I've made the decision to move on
Where I'm going I don't know
I don't have a specific destination in mind
Somewhere down this dusty road
I'm heading towards a new path
North on 441
I'm traveling on a specific highway
Pass the rolling cattle fields the tailor parks, and rusted cotton mills
I'm encountering various locations as I travel
Lord get me out of here
I need to leave this place behind and start fresh
I've made up my mind
I'm committed to this decision
Not giving in this time
I'm not backing down or changing my mind
Heart break runaway
I'm running away from heartbreak and pain
I'm on a fast ride toward the interstate
I'm quickly moving towards a new beginning
I'm leaving this place without a minute to waste
I'm leaving without looking back or wasting time
No looking over my shoulder
I'm not going to dwell on the past or second-guess my decision
It's over
This chapter in my life is finished
Been in prison locked and chained
I've been confined and oppressed
Said you gotta trust and obey
I've been told what to do without question
But I'm busted loose I'm on the run
I've broken free and am on my way out
And I'm screamin' at the top of my lungs
I'm expressing my freedom and desire to live life on my terms
Thank God I'm free at last
I'm grateful to be liberated and able to make my own choices
Feel like I've been reformed
I feel like I've been changed for the better
Daddy's been drinking beer
My dad has struggled with alcohol addiction
Every night for 20 years
He's been drinking for a long time and it's become a habit
And mama just sits there on the couch
My mom seems defeated and helpless
Poppin' pills to drowned her tears
She's coping with her pain by taking medication
And they keep doggin' me,
My parents are constantly criticizing and belittling me
Saying your not worth a damn and your just gonna be another failure
They don't have faith in me and expect me to fail
Another jailbird like everyone in the family
They believe I'll follow in the footsteps of other family members who have been in trouble with the law
So I hang out in the parking lot; I get stoned with my 2 friends
I seek refuge with my friends and we use drugs as a coping mechanism
Cause they're the ones who understand the situation that I'm in
My friends are the only ones who empathize with and support me
They feel my pain and man I'm gonna miss em when I'm gone
I value my friends and will miss them when I leave
But I'm moving on, If I don't I'll be dead by 21
I need to leave in order to have a chance at a better future
I'd shoot myself in the head before I wind up like my dad
I don't want to end up like my dad, so I'm taking drastic measures to change the trajectory of my life
Working a job I hate and taking out my anger on a kid
I don't want to become a bitter, unhappy person who takes out their frustration on others
I can hear my mama crying as I cross that county line
My mom is sad to see me go, but she knows it's for the best
Cause she knows I'm not looking back I'm leaving all this shit behind
I'm not dwelling on the past and am ready to start anew
I told her I'm a soldier I'm wiser, and I'm older
I'm taking control of my life and making mature decisions
I got my education now I'm out of here it's over
I've bettered myself and am leaving to pursue new opportunities
No goodbyes, now I'm gone
I'm not looking back, and am focused on moving forward
It's all over
I'm closing the chapter on this part of my life
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico
Written by: ERIKSEN, HERMANSEN, SMITH
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