Over And Over
Dave Clark_Five Lyrics

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You say that you love me (say you love me)
All of the time (all of the time)
You say that you need me (say you need me)
You'll always be mine (always be mine)

I'm feelin' glad all over
Yes I'm-a glad all over
Baby I'm glad all over

So glad you're mine

I'll make you happy (make you happy)
You'll never be blue (never be blue)
You'll have no sorrow (have no sorrow)
Cause I'll always be true (always be true)

And I'm feelin' glad all over
Yes I'm-a glad all over
Baby I'm-a glad all over
So glad you're mine

Other girls may try to take me away (take me away)
But you know, it's by your side I will stay
I'll stay

Our love will last now (our love will last)
Till the end of time (end of time)
Because this love now (because this love)
Is gonna be yours and mine (yours and mine)

And I'm feelin' glad all over
Yes I'm-a glad all over
Baby I'm glad all over
So glad you're mine

Other girls may try to take me away (take me away)
But you know, it's by your side I will stay
I'll stay

All of our lives now (all of our lives)
Till the end of time (end of time)
Because this love now (because this love)
Is only yours and mine (yours and mine)

And I'm feelin' glad all over
Yes I'm-a glad all over
Baby I'm-a glad all over
So glad you're mine

I'm so glad you're mine now
I'm so, I'm so glad you're mine

I'm-a so glad you're mine now
Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Dave Clark Five's song "Over and Over" speak of a strong, everlasting love between the singer and the person they're addressing. The song begins by reinforcing this love and stating that the singer's significant other always claims to love and need them. The chorus then emphasizes just how happy this love makes the singer. They're "glad all over" and they're so happy because their love is true and they never feel blue. The bridge of the song acknowledges that other girls may try to take the singer away, but they'll always stay by the side of the person they love. The final verse concludes the song by stating that the love between the singer and their significant other will last until the end of time.

Overall, the lyrics to "Over and Over" are simple and straightforward, but they manage to convey the passionate, unshakable love between the two individuals in the song. The repetition of the phrase "glad all over" creates an infectious and joyful feeling within the song, and the singer's vow to always stay true to their significant other adds a layer of commitment to the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You say that you love me (say you love me)
You express your affection towards me through your words

All of the time (all of the time)
You do it consistently without any gaps or lapses

You say that you need me (say you need me)
You tell me that you are dependent on me

You'll always be mine (always be mine)
You promise to stay committed to me and not leave me

I'm feelin' glad all over
I am feeling extremely happy and elated

Yes I'm-a glad all over
I'm very glad and joyful

Baby I'm glad all over
I'm filled with immense happiness and contentment

So glad you're mine
I'm overjoyed that you belong to me

I'll make you happy (make you happy)
I will ensure that you are pleased and joyful

You'll never be blue (never be blue)
You won't feel sad or dejected

You'll have no sorrow (have no sorrow)
You won't experience any grief or distress

Cause I'll always be true (always be true)
I will always be honest and loyal to you

Other girls may try to take me away (take me away)
Other women may attempt to steal me from you

But you know, it's by your side I will stay
But you are aware that I will remain by your side

Our love will last now (our love will last)
Our affection and bond will continue for a long time

Till the end of time (end of time)
Our love will be eternal and last forever

Because this love now (because this love)
Our love is such that

Is gonna be yours and mine (yours and mine)
Belongs only to you and me

All of our lives now (all of our lives)
Throughout our lifespan

Because this love now (because this love)
Our love is such that

Is only yours and mine (yours and mine)
Belongs only to you and me

I'm so glad you're mine now
I am thrilled that you are with me now

I'm so, I'm so glad you're mine
I am extremely happy that you belong to me

I'm-a so glad you're mine now
I am very happy that you are mine now

Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
Represents the singer's excitement and joy

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: DAVE CLARK, MIKE SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

@JohnCee754

3y↑26

Mike Smith was a powerhouse vocalist and an influence of Bruce Springsteen's. It's a shame so few people nowadays remember Mike. RIP

@nancyrodgers9261

3y↑6

I remember the fantastic voice and keyboard playing of Mike Smith. He was great. So sad he passed 11 days before the DC5 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I was and still am a fan of the DC5.

@grahamscoffield4283

18w

Hopefully through the power of You Tube his legacy will live on. I try to spread the word whenever the opportunity arises!

@KiraReminiec9399

And one of my unofficial vocal coaches & influences

@teresamikelson6017

3y↑7

I loved The Dave Clark Five. I had one of their albums. 🥰 I'm a 65 year old Great Grandma. 🥰

@KrissG-jq7kt

10w↑1

I think I had all of their earlier albums. My favorite group at the time.

@bonniecassler7214

2y↑12

Love those drums,and that voice!
Always such a great,really fun band,nothing heavy,just damned good music!

@robertnorris9152

3y↑9

I never get tired of listening to this song. Over and Over is a great song with a vey catchy beat and an excellent drummer!

@valarienewsham785

6w↑1

Thanks to Bobby Graham...

@jamespendris3547

2y↑5

It doesn’t get any better than this !! Those were the days ! I was a teenager then !! We lived life !!

@maxsugar6394

2y↑4

I used to love going to record stores as a teenager, sometimes all afternoon after school. Then I saw this record with this cover. I had to have her. I still have them today... rip mike. DC5 made my youth happy.

@holmsatlarge

12y↑53

Still love them after all these years. A 60yr. old grandma of two!

@garyblanchard8570

3y↑1

Still in my fifties myself and still fond of them and others

@sharonbrown6595

3y↑1

Am in my 60s and remember going to parties and us getting happy and singing this song and others like CCR songs.

@maureenmcgovern6119

They were Great looking guys!

@michaelserby7697

Im 71 years old WOW I love their music 🇬🇧 💖

@cartermcafee568

Right on granny. Rock out and bake them cookies. Sweetie 🍪🎂🍮🍰🥧🍩☕🥃🥃🥮

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@lizdavis2540

2y↑2

70 year old great grandma and I still love them

@josephlemko3027

5y↑6

I loved these guys back in 1964. Some things never change.

@jrussellcase

2y↑3

Happy 82nd birthday Dave. This is still one of my all time favorites. 😁

@MayimHastings

My Mom just directed me here. She and i both love each others music (classical, metal, motown, you name it) because i was so blessed with a Mom that fostered appreciation of all forms of art and expression. This music deserves to live on through the generations, but will only do so if we also foster such respect in our children. We must listen to their music, and find the good in it, and communicate that. And have our music playing around our kids. They will often hate it, but will eventually understand and find comfort in it. My dad hated my music, but would read the lyrics and point out what he thought was powerful, heartbreaking, clever, or whatever adjective. Sorry for my long comment, it's just sad that such great music is being forgotten. Shalom, all 🤍🙏🕊

@golden.lights.twinkle2329

34w

Every dance I've ever been to has been a drag.

@marcm9999

33w↑1

Ahhhh The Mike Smith 5!!!!

@mottledbrain

10y↑52

I've been listening to a few of their songs tonight. I just noticed that a lot of their 'sound' can be attributed to the drums.
I'll never tire of listening to DC5.

@John1948ThreeC

10y↑9

Yes, the drummer and the lead singer were both outstanding and made this group special.

@mikehoffer6764

6y↑9

Dave Clark did not play drums on their records, studio drummer Bobby Graham played on all their records among many other bands at that time.

@michaelserby7697

3y↑1

Ha ha 🖤

@michaelserby7697

3y↑2

Drums 🇬🇧 🖤

@michaelserby7697

3y↑3

@@John1948ThreeC Mike Smith was the Best 🇬🇧 🎶

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@samfeldstein4498

7y↑64

This has to be one of the most underrated #1 hits of the 60s. I especially love the drum solo

@TheGiantKillers

Wasn't a hit at all in the UK. Stalled at #45

@colinbrown2907

3y↑2

@@TheGiantKillers it was a minor hit I'm surprised it wasn't number one here as well as America

@Sunshine-zm1fx

@@colinbrown2907 What a delightful conversationalist you are! Very welcome on the internet these days.

@michaelrauch2179

@@colinbrown2907 no Matter of Peak. It went around the World in fact at the end of famous music year '65.

@lovellrodriguez8567

2y↑1

That drum beat is BEAUTIMAS 60z this was my gramps favorite song he was a hippe back in the day r i p. Peace

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@laidsgpr63

2y↑2

I'm with you. These guys were "GREAT".

@randallkennedy2589

4y↑7

The DC5 had so many great hits.Best rock singer ever.

@kevinrudisill1087

4y↑22

Dave Clark's drumming drives the song

@michaelserby7697

3y↑2

DC 5 Great band 🇬🇧 ❤

@christophercoleman6596

2y↑20

That staccato drumming was the signature of the immortal DC 5.

@marilenetala3050

2y↑2

Cristopher Coleman. Yes, I strongely agree . Yes, DC5 IMMORTAL.

@ajjy1110

1y↑2

and wasn't played by dave clark

@petegregory517

36w↑1

Tuned my kit till it was as close as possible without amplification. Played his albums till they wore out, bought new. Hours and hours.

@valarienewsham785

Absolutely... Was played by the great Bobby Graham.

@TheSkinheadmoonstomp

9y↑30

I saw a program last Saturday, never realised just how successful the DC5 were, lead singer had super voice and DC himself really clever dude, worth a fortune!

@jonstreng7850

1y↑4

The harmonica solo is killer too. They were one of the greatest of the British invasion.

@jlo13800

24w

Mereiska veres building here 1700cc OP 2 stroke polaris patriot 2023 800hp 2 stroke snowmobile engine with Silber turbo and carbon fiber reeds

@lawrenceahern2778

6y↑40

And The Dave Clark Five were Great !!!!!!!

@KiraReminiec9399

3y↑4

My favorite British Invasion band is DC5

@allengerosr.6290

3y↑3

I could play this song over and over. Love it

@demonrouge3338

1y↑1

Great song 👏👏👏👏👏🙌

@marvinwaters4194

4y↑2

this song I played over and over as a kid

@kaylangston9377

2y↑16

They were the first real competition The Beatles had. The Dave Clark 5 was a fun dance band. They didn't evolve or grow into something else, they lived in the moment, to the enjoyment of their many fans.

@golden.lights.twinkle2329

34w↑2

No, that was The Searchers.

@jlo13800

24w

Dave Clarke built an OP 2 stroke yamaha banshee with silber turbo making 760hp

@Paula-ov3ty

22w

Hate that song 😂

@Michaelobama184

17w

@@jlo13800I was not aware of that. Get right out of town

@garyblanchard8570

3y↑6

Great harmonica sound still heals and sooths the soul!

@rustyking8783

2y↑5

Best drums of any 60s rock band. By far.

@alanFconrad

12w

that SNAPPY snare....love it

@Daehawk

37w

Always loved this song. I remember Tom Hanks using it in his induction of the DCF into the RnRHoF

@LightningDogg

6y↑21

DC5 -one of my favorites back in the day. A very underrated group with an impressive list of 2 minute popular, catchy pop songs in the US. Kind of got left behind when longer experimental type music came in. 1964-65 I'm betting they were at the top of the charts as much as the Beatles. RIP Mike Smith, one of the best.

@Sturmgeist.

1y↑1

Between February of 1964 and February of 1966 the Beatles had 11 #1 songs in the US. In that same timeframe, The Dave Clark Five had exactly 1 #1 song. I think you’re losing that bet, friend.

@LightningDogg

@Sturmgeist . I bow to your superior knowledge friend🙂. I wonder if I read that about the British charts?? Not sure, but thanks for the info.

@debbiewinn5955

7y↑15

I loved this group!!!!

@kurt4710

Thanks again

@karenhoward6559

31w

2023 still listening

@marvinwaters4194

4y↑2

My favorite song growing up in the 60s

@mlaptoprunningoutofpercent9316

22w

On aparr with the Beatles I think people underestimated them brilliant band.

@79tazman

6y↑11

DC5 ROCKS!!!

@valarienewsham4957

2y↑1

Bobby Graham always played fantastic!

@normanacree1635

52w

You didn't tell his relationship to the band (he was a session drummer but shhhhhh don't tell anyone).

@xyz2121

5y↑4

This song reached #1 in the US charts.

@tomrome595

4y↑4

I know they are in Hall of Fame but I still think they are underrated

@sckook62

4y↑3

Throw back 1964, I was 2 years old. Great band with a nice beat!

@mjdace5041

16w

This song was one of Ron Lundy's favorite songs from which he played at Music 🎵🎶 77 Radio WABC AM from November of 1965.and at CBS FM 101.1 oldies radio 📻 stream.

@lelandpaul688

6y↑7

Now this is music!

@robchamberlin4900

41w↑2

My theme song growing up.

@boxcarbobby5581

4y↑3

Classic. They don't make music like this anymore

@dennisberceles7387

12w

They...Who?

@boxcarbobby5581

12w

@@dennisberceles7387 They...Who? How's anyone supposed to know what this dude's talking about when he doesn't even make a complete sentence? What does he mean by They...Who?

@dennisberceles7387

12w

I love this Dave Clark Five song "Over And Over"..

@rejeantremblay4635

6y↑12

love this, back in the younger days, enjoy

@michaelhull63

4y↑1

If you can listen to glad all over and not smile inside better check your pulse bits and pieces rocks to for the 60's that is Mike Smith was the perfect front man and had a great voice RIP Mike you got to live the life in your heyday that we can only imagine

@negan2747

6y↑31

You've got to love the drumming to this song

@brendthgarcia783

33w

nice song

@myatroopa

10y↑9

Great band!

@architecture.w

11w↑1

The 60s were such innocent fun.

@alanstrong3295

4y↑5

Someone in Dallas once said that very few groups matched the Dave Clark Five. The man was right. Give those Beatles a run for their money.

@allensaunders449

Me i love the zombies

@Mister_Pedantic

And as the OP said, "for about 15 minutes".

@rebeccarazon383

And I have yet to see any band that can really emulate the DC5 raw power and beat. Many can cover the Beatles easily but not the DC5. I love them.

@illegaldestroyer

8y↑6

I had forgotten that this was a DC5 song. They had a lot of hits and were very popular in the mid-60's. Great rock and roll band!

@chipgaasche4933

5y↑1

Well..a "cover", to be more accurate.

@frediby994

Das Lied kann man nicht vergessen.

@marilenetala3050

Dave Clark 5. Sensationalllll !!!!

@jonstreng7850

2y↑15

What an amazing band. Miles ahead of the game. Too bad the group didn't last very long. They were so different from the Beatles and the Stones.

@aubreystout201

8y↑3

Mine too. My dad and uncle played and toured with them back in the day.

@alanFconrad

12w↑1

Still the BEST snare drum sound in 2024

@valarienewsham785

6w↑2

Bobby Graham would appreciate your compliment on his playing. He could snap a roll better than anyone.

@VirreFriberg

@@valarienewsham785 No clue why Dave keeps insisting it is him who plays on the records when it's so obviously Bobby. It gets even more evident when you compare DC5 songs to the Kinks earlier hits (that Bobby also played on)

@JC-gw3yo

2y↑1

Damn... it is good to feel 16 all over again....

@bobandpatricetomaso7654

My ALL time favorite Dave Clark 5 song !!!!!!!!!

@krzysztofparski8294

What about Glad all over?

@hungryherbie

10y↑17

Great band from the 60's sad to hear it's down to DC 2 ...love this track ..top marks

@MisterGee1968

8y↑3

I used to live about 400 yards away from Rick Huxley in Edmonton. It's only just occured to me that half a mile from Rick's old place is "Huxley Sayze" - "Huxley South" and "Huxley Parade" on the A10. How very apt. God bless Rick.

@geoffcook3469

11y↑6

great great great

@werner521

11y↑3

DC5´s best one! Many thanks from Germany, Werner

@rontenn

4y↑3

Amazing group & this was my fave song of the very many they did.

@S62bhas

I recollect Anglo Indians listening to this song in Orissa & a few times in America Brings Memories

@sylvachristiaens2275

4y↑1

Superhit ❤️🎸🎸😘💋💋🎹❤️🎸

@mottledbrain

10y↑29

"I went to a dance just the other night
Every one there was there."
How very profound!! :)

@John1948ThreeC

10y↑6

It's everybody! LOL

@merlemorrison482

9y↑1

Rex Yolo not entirely true - some of us didn't need to be chemically enhanced....

@scythecuse3950

9y↑1

mottledbrain lol

@mottledbrain

8y↑1

+Freyja11331ify - Well you done learned me something new!
This is the only version I've ever heard.
Thanks for the info.

@pjangels609

7y↑6

The original lyrics were" Everybody there went stag"

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@austinhattan4339

10y↑42

Mike Smith, the lead singer, was the real talent in the band. Dave Clark managed them, and made some very good decisions, and received more than his share of credit.

@JohnCee754

10y↑10

Well.. you have to give Dave Clark credit for having the smarts to make sure he was in charge of the recordings AND the business end.. he was a lot smarter from a business point of view than other British acts (as Paul McCartney and Elton John both admitted). And his pounding drum was a signature sound of the DC5 -- but you're right, Mike Smith's amazing vocals really made the songs.

@albertmusco

5y↑1

Correct !!! I hate to admit I remember the past that well !

@Mister_Pedantic

3y↑2

@@JohnCee754 Yes, credit. Clark took a composing credit on songs he didn't write.

@chicubfannin

3y↑4

@@JohnCee754 I have read in a number of places that that was not Dave Clark on the drums on the records. They used a studio drummer, as quite frankly, Clark himself was just a competent drummer at best - Ok in live performances, but not good enough on recordings.

But that is not unusual, as many of the rock groups used studio musicians - who were some of the best in the business - to actually play on the records. Glenn Campbell for example played guitar on everything from Frank Sinatra to Beach Boy records as a session player.

@JohnCee754

3y↑3

@@chicubfannin I've read that as well (that a studio musician, and not Dave Clark did the drumming on the records). As you say, that sort of thing was very common back then -- in the USA, the great Hal Blaine drummed on so many hit records that I'm sure he lost count.. songs like Good Vibrations, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Strangers in the Night, Mr Tambourine Man (the Byrds' version), Cracklin' Rosie and so many others.

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@nurmaybooba

3y↑1

I liked them better saw them in person... wow

@julioestelle5527

9y↑3

Amo esta canción gran grupo musical un gran abrazo a todos los seguidores de esta música desde chile

@popsroblox2860

51w

Still like listening to them a good rival group to the Beatles.

@riagarcia526

Wow so amazing and i really like them im there idol

@eldenmayes7903

5y↑2

The dave Clark five was a very good band thare music was very interesting it sad all of them have pass away. Dave you and boys the music well never beforgotten bro you and boys rock on bro

@eldenmayes7903

Thanks for likein my comments i like to comment on everything agin thanks and god bless you all

@cashfanman

4y↑2

Check your facts,3 have passed away,still 2 alive

@richardthompson5892

7y↑6

Bobby Day 1958. Superior.

@sibkiss2009

4y↑1

Fun music

@carlosaverhoff8399

7y↑1

Amazing this is the only song that went to no 1 in the USA. For one week in December of 1965.

@nannie2846

30w

I actually preferred them to the Beatles! They made great dance music.

@lisamaria1972

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@anthonybelcher8569

6y↑1

Awesome

@sauquoit13456

11y↑1

On this day in 1965 {November 14th} the Dave Clark Five performed "Over and Over" on the CBS-TV program The Ed Sullivan Show One day earlier on Nov. 14th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; & on Dec. 25th it peaked at #1 {for 1 weeks} & spent 12 weeks on the Top 100 On Aug. 4th, 1958 two version entered the Top 100; Bobby Day's peaked at #41 & Thurston Harris' reached #96 Lead singer Mike Smith died on February 28th, 2008 at age 64 R.I.P. Mr. Smith, Mr. Day, Mr. Harris, & Mr. Sullivan

@michaelwood875

4y↑4

"Because" was DC5's answer to "Please Please Me" by the Beatles...Dave got his way over his manager since the manager thought the song didn't depict DC5 style of music...

@andrelabelle1746

7y↑1

great dance tune

@frediby994

Schlagzeuger der Spitzenklasse

@Carvinter

8y↑6

1:04 - 1:16 " It's me it's me it's me Oh Lord, standin' in the need of prayer, it's me it's me it's me Oh Lord, standin' in the need of prayer....."

@fangirllinda

4y↑1

and over and over again....how old is Dave today Dec 15,2019 ? Whether you're celebrating the big 80 or not, hope you're having a happy birthday ; ) Thanks for bringing the talents of these 4 young men to our attention so many decades ago! Loved them then, love them now !

@mariannerager7946

So Cool

@tomtrue1562

The Dave Clark Five were rivals to the Beatles in Britain and the US.

@slyslaughter5115

6y↑2

Drum up front. Nice.

@harryfrezza1035

8y↑2

Everybody there was there!

@579Glenn

Everybody there was dead.

@walttrnik1585

I used to sing this when I was 28 to 48yrs old at Karaoke. I'm 59 now and I know I can still sing this. Not a hard tune to sing.

@mikekutzner6102

33w

Couldn’t figure out who played this…took a while to find last night!!!

@colinbrown2907

5y↑1

Fantastic record why did it only get to number 45 here but made number one in the states should have made number one here

@humbertomadridarredondo9091

Un extraordinario grupo de la vieja ola inglesa, que no le copió nada a nadie y tuvo su estilo único y personal. Pero el que levantó este grupo fue la voz de Mike Smith, una de las mejores del rock.