All Over Me
Coxon Graham Lyrics
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And I fainted on the floor
I was free swimming in light
You were so scared
You washed my hair
In bright red water
You really thought
I know why you make me so scared
You're all I can see
You speak and my hearing's impaired
You're all over me
Late in your bed
You held my head for a while
Said goodnight and flew away
I know why you make me so scared
You're all I can see
You speak and my hearing's impaired
You're all over me
The lyrics of Coxon Graham's song All Over Me are full of emotions and personal experiences. The song is about a person's fear of losing someone they love and the fear of being vulnerable around them. The opening lines recount a specific incident where the singer faints while showering and the person they love is there to help them. The vivid imagery of "free swimming in light" implies a moment of transcendence or spiritual reckoning in which the singer surrenders to the overwhelming sense of vulnerability. The theme of vulnerability continues when we hear that the other person gets scared and washes the singer's hair. The color bright red, which usually signifies wounds or blood, adds to the sense of fear and vulnerability in the passage.
The next verse confirms the theme of fear and vulnerability, with the singer being held in the other person's bed. The line "said goodnight and flew away" is poignant, suggesting that the person who is the source of fear and vulnerability may be elusive or distant. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics. The lines "I know why you make me so scared / you're all I can see / you speak and my hearing's impaired / you're all over me" reflect the intensity of emotions and personal experiences conveyed through the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, when we showered
We were taking a shower together
And I fainted on the floor
I passed out and fell to the ground
I was free swimming in light
I experienced a sense of clarity or euphoria
You were so scared
You were frightened by my sudden collapse
You washed my hair
You bathed me and cleaned my hair
In bright red water
The water was discolored with blood or some other substance
You really thought
You sincerely believed
I was dead
I appeared lifeless, and you feared for my life
I know why you make me so scared
I understand why you cause me to feel afraid
You're all I can see
I am completely focused on you
You speak and my hearing's impaired
Your words have a profound effect on me, making it difficult for me to concentrate
You're all over me
Your presence is overwhelming and all-encompassing
Late in your bed
We were together in your bed late at night
You held my head for a while
You provided me with physical comfort and support
Said goodnight and flew away
You said goodbye and departed suddenly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: STEVIE BENTON, MICHAEL J. LUCE, CHRISTIAN JOSEPH PIERCE, DAVID W. WILLIAMS
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@jennywolff2120
Wonderfully perfect song!!
@robsdianten1
This song is so beautiful. I'm listening to Happiness in Magazines now and I must say that it's a pretty good record. Graham did right bringing Stephen Street as the producer of his solo career
@muschattifrischmann8991
I LOVE THIS MAN ! SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO !
@oasisblurbeatlesking4228
My favorite song
@philophilesapiens7700
Of all time? Or by Blur? Or by of Blur + Beatles + Oasis??
@scotttbeee2912
Perfect song
@ornitorrincolaringologo6508
Ame está canción!!!! Y este video, por cierto. :)
@janinebedfordl
Lovely pictures, some I haven't seen before
@ArcticMonkeysFan26
♥️
@MrRyan2582
Sounds like something off Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.