Over And Over
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This is the last time
This time I know I'm done
I have a purpose
That's what I tell myself

Oh, sometimes I try to think that you are something I don't need
I try to tell myself you're gone
It's the day before you leave

And I'm sure that you'd come back if I could offer you some change
I'd have to promise you, but I can't promise you

I'm sure you'll have some plans if I just go
Move to the west coast
See something else for once

Oh, sometimes I try to think that you are something I don't need
I try to tell myself you're gone
It's the day before you leave
And I'm sure that you'd come back if I could offer you some change
I'd have to promise you, but I can't promise you

Over and over
It hasn't worked so you're better off alone

Oh, sometimes I try to think that you are something I don't need
I try to tell myself you're gone
It's the day before you leave
And I'm sure that you'd come back if I could offer you some change
I'd have to promise you, but I can't promise you

Over and over
It hasn't worked so you're better off alone

Overall Meaning

In Frank Beeland's and Dan Shure's Good Old War's song Over and Over, the artist expresses how he has a sense of purpose and is adamant about being done with a romantic relationship that he is in. The singer is trying to convince himself that he does not need his partner and the relationship has run its course. The artist expresses his inner turmoil about trying to detach himself from the person he loves. He tries to justify it by saying that if they were to leave, he would be okay with it because they would be better off alone. However, he is still struggling with the idea of letting go and is unable to offer any real change in their relationship to make them stay.

The song, Over and Over, is a perfect representation of how people sometimes battle with their emotions when they realize that things are not working out in a relationship. Through the lyrics, listeners can relate to the pain of losing someone they love or the struggle to accept that they need to move on. The song's message encourages listeners to listen carefully to their gut instincts and not hold onto relationships that no longer fulfill them.

Line by Line Meaning

This is the last time
This will be the final time we go through this situation together.

This time I know I'm done
I am certain that I cannot continue doing this anymore.

I have a purpose
I have a reason or motive for moving on from this situation.

That's what I tell myself
I use that reason or motive to convince myself to let go of what's holding me back.

Oh, sometimes I try to think that you are something I don't need
Occasionally I contemplate the idea that I can survive without you in my life.

I try to tell myself you're gone
Despite my emotional attachment to you, I attempt to convince myself that you are no longer present in my life.

It's the day before you leave
The day that you will depart is imminent.

And I'm sure that you'd come back if I could offer you some change
I am confident that if I can make some alterations, you will return to me.

I'd have to promise you, but I can't promise you
I acknowledge that I should make a vow, but I am incapable of doing so.

I'm sure you'll have some plans if I just go
I assume that you have alternatives or arrangements if I depart from your life.

Move to the west coast
Relocate to the distant western part of the nation.

See something else for once
Experience or witness something different from what we have.

Over and over
Multiple instances of the same cycle.

It hasn't worked so you're better off alone
All previous attempts have failed, thus it is best for you to be alone without me.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Eliezer Schwartz, Keith Michael Goodwin, Timothy John Arnold

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Comments from YouTube:

Carolina Fitch

7y↑2

I have no idea how I first found this song, but it's been four years and, up to this day, I still come back to it. That's how good this tune is.

Gregory Tulloss

12y

Brilliant- sounds like American music in every measure, every inflection, travelling thru time... What a gem.

randyrandyyrandyyy

12y

so amazing... This is one of my favorites on the album.

Kathy Baker

11y

WOW! What a great find in the world of "music" as it stands today. Can't wait to listen to more! Thanks for proving real music is still being made!!! <3 it!