Over You
Freddie And The Dreamers Lyrics
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C F G C F G
1. Well, I do love you, but you only make me blue,
and you say goodbye, leaving me to cry over you, over you.
C F G C F G
2. Well I think it's wise and you find you realize,
Em Am C G
I'm the one for you, though I feel so blue over you, over you
F Em
Even if I have to wait a year,
F - D G - G7
if you change your mind you'll find me waiting here.
C F G C F G
3. Perhaps I am wrong, but I feel it won't be long,
Em Am
through the time you're mine, and I won't be cryin',
C G
over you, over you.
+ C - F - G - C - F - G - Em - Am C G
Over you, over you!
F Em
Even if I have to wait a year,
F - D G - G7
if you change your mind you'll find me waiting here.
C G
+ repeat verse 3 + Over you ! Over you !
C - B7 - Bb G C - B7 - Bb G C
Over you ! over you !
The lyrics to Freddie & The Dreamers' song "Over You" describe the singer's heartbreak over a failed relationship. Despite still loving their partner, they feel constantly blue and cry over them. However, the singer believes that they are the right one for their partner, and even if they have to wait a year, they will be waiting for their partner to change their mind and come back to them. The lyrics express a sense of hopelessness and longing, as the singer cannot move on from their love and remains stuck in their sadness.
At its core, "Over You" is a classic breakup song, reflecting the universal experience of heartbreak and the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics are simple but powerful, conveying a deep sense of loss and longing. The song became a hit for Freddie & The Dreamers, showcasing their ability to deliver catchy, upbeat tunes that still resonated with audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Over you !
Repeating the title of the song, expressing the singer's feelings of being over the person they are singing about.
Over you !
Repeating the title of the song, reiterating the singer's sense of moving on from someone they were once in love with.
Well, I do love you, but you only make me blue, and you say goodbye, leaving me to cry over you, over you.
Admitting a love for the person, but recognizing that they bring sadness into the singer's life and often leave them alone, causing tears.
Well I think it's wise and you find you realize, I'm the one for you, though I feel so blue over you, over you
Believing that the person will recognize the singer's value and return to them, but feeling sad in the meantime.
Even if I have to wait a year, if you change your mind you'll find me waiting here.
Willingness to wait for the person, hoping they will change their mind and return, promising to be there if they do.
Perhaps I am wrong, but I feel it won't be long, through the time you're mine, and I won't be cryin', over you, over you.
Acknowledging that the singer's belief that the person will return may be incorrect, but remaining hopeful and anticipating the day they will stop being sad over the person.
Over you, over you!
Repeating the idea of being over the person they were once in love with, hoping to drive the point home.
Over you ! Over you !
Repeating the title of the song, enunciating the idea of getting over someone and moving on, rather than dwelling on lost love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ALAN JONES, DEREK QUINN
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moodyguymick
My favourite Freddie track !
ROCK AUSTIN
i have to admit, this is a catchy tune.
Loren Walters
I'm guilty. I loved this group
andy Defillippo
RIP Freddie, Derek and Bernie
belisario guerra
Original: Freddie & The Dreamers ( U.K. ) - Over you ( Alan Jones - Derek Quinn ) ( 2/1964 ). Covers: The Jaybirds ( U.K. ) - Over you ( 2/1964 ). Les Firemen - Tu as ca en toi ( over you ) ( 1964 ). I 4 Califfi ( Italy ) - Sotto casa tua ( 6/1965 ).
Hy La
Check out a very early Kinks b-side track ..."You do something to me".....interesting !
Joan Morris
it was called the Freddie
Joan Morris
it was called the Fredddie