Over & Over
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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Could you ever need me?
And would you know how? Yeah
Don't waste our time, tell me now

All you have to do
Is speak out my name, yeah
And I would come running any way
And I said
Could it be me?
Could it really, really be?
Over and over (ooh)
Could it really, really be?

Oh, over and over

Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh

Oh I said
Could it be me?
Could it really, really be?
Over and over (ooh)
Could it really, really be?

Don't turn me away
And don't let me down, yeah
What can I do
To keep you around? (Ooh)

Over and over
Over and over (ooh, ooh)
Over and over

Over and over (ooh, ooh)
Over and over
Over and over





Over and over (ooh, ooh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Over & Over by Fleetwood Mac speaks of a strong desire for someone and a willingness to do anything to keep that person around. The opening lines pose a question to the person being addressed, asking whether they need the singer and if they know how to express that need. The singer then urges the person not to waste their time and be upfront with their intentions.


The chorus of the song focuses on the singer's desires and hopes that they could be the one for the person they desire. It speaks of repeating cycles of hope and doubt that the person may reciprocate the singer's feelings. The singer pleads with the person not to turn them away and expresses a willingness to do whatever it takes to keep that person around.


Overall, the song speaks about the desire for a meaningful relationship, the fear of rejection, and the hope that someone could reciprocate those feelings. It expresses the vulnerability of love and the uncertainty that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Could you ever need me?
Can you depend on me?


And would you know how? Yeah
If you needed me, would you know how to ask?


Don't waste our time, tell me now
Let's not waste each other's time, tell me what you need and want now


All you have to do
It's simple


Is speak out my name, yeah
Just call upon me by name


And I would come running any way
I will come to you immediately


And I said
In response,


Could it be me?
Am I the one you are searching for?


Could it really, really be?
Is it possible?


Over and over (ooh)
Again and again


Could it really, really be?
Is it really possible?


Oh, over and over
Continuously


Ooh-ooh-ooh


Ooh-ooh-ooh


Oh I said
I asked


Don't turn me away
Please don't reject me


And don't let me down, yeah
And please don't disappoint me


What can I do
What should I do


To keep you around? (Ooh)
To make you stay with me?


Over and over
Again and again


Over and over (ooh, ooh)
Repeatedly


Over and over
Again and again


Over and over (ooh, ooh)
Repeatedly


Over and over
Again and again


Over and over (ooh, ooh)
Repeatedly




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christine McVie

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