It's Not Over
Gosdin Vern Lyrics
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It's been there since you've been gone
And in the closet, your favourite shoes, you used to wear
And the perfume that I bought you
It still lingers everywhere
Somethin' tells me, it's not over yet
The one I've held, since you've been gone
The same picture you gave to me when we first met
It don't hold me in return
But it says, please don't forget
And it tells me, it's not over yet
It's not over 'til the memories of you
Have all died
'Til the tears from my eyes
Have finally dried
It's not over 'til that phone rings
And I don't reach to talk to you
And hear you tell me, it's not over yet
It's not over 'til that phone rings
And I don't reach to talk to you
And hear you tell me, it's not over yet
And hear you tell me, it's not over yet
The song 'It's Not Over Yet', performed by Vern Gosdin, is a heart-wrenching ballad about a lost love that refuses to fade away. The lyrics provide vivid imagery of the remnants of the love gone by, as the singer describes the pillow, shoes, and perfume of his lover still lingering in his home. The photograph on the night-stand is a constant reminder of their time together. The picture symbolizes his lover's longing, as it begs the singer not to forget the past they shared. However, despite the pain and heartache, the singer cannot let go of the hope that their love may still be rekindled. The chorus of the song, "It's not over 'til the memories of you have all died, till the tears from my eyes have finally dried," reveals the sheer depth of the emotions the singer is experiencing. They are hanging on to the threads of this lost love, unable to totally let go, and hoping against hope that the love will reignite.
Through the powerful imagery of Vern Gosdin's lyrics, one can feel the raw emotion of the singer as they try to hold on to the remnants of their love. The song is a perfect example of how music can convey some of the deepest human emotions, capturing the pain of lost love and the bittersweet hope that never dies. It is a beautiful and powerful song that anyone who has experienced heartbreak can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
On the bed, lies your pillow
The pillow on the bed still bears the impression of your head from when you slept here last.
It's been there since you've been gone
It hasn't moved since you left, as if waiting for you to return and rest your weary head.
And in the closet, your favourite shoes, you used to wear
Your shoes that used to carry you to places you wanted to go are still in the closet, as if you will come back to wear them again.
And the perfume that I bought you
The fragrance I chose for you is still filling the air.
It still lingers everywhere
It hasn't dissipated, like it's waiting for you to return so I can smell it on you again.
Somethin' tells me, it's not over yet
All of these reminders are sending a message that our story isn't finished, even if you're not here right now.
On the night-stand, is your picture
Your photograph still stands where you left it, reminding me of what we had together.
The one I've held, since you've been gone
I still cling to that photo as a comfort because it reminds me of when we were together.
The same picture you gave to me when we first met
I treasure this photo because it speaks to a time when we first fell in love and were happy together.
It don't hold me in return
The photo can't embrace me back, but it still speaks to me in its absence.
But it says, please don't forget
The photo is like a message, reminding me to remember you when I see it.
And it tells me, it's not over yet
The photo is like a signpost, pointing the way to a future where we're together again.
It's not over 'til the memories of you
As long as the memories of you still live within me,
Have all died
Until I no longer can recall the sound of your laughter or the feel of your kiss.
'Til the tears from my eyes
As long as I'm still weeping over the loss of you,
Have finally dried
Until I can no longer cry for what we once had.
And hear you tell me, it's not over yet
As long as I can still hear your voice telling me that our story isn't finished,
It's not over 'til that phone rings
Until the phone rings and it's not you on the other end,
And I don't reach to talk to you
And I don't still hold out hope that it's you calling to come back to me,
And hear you tell me, it's not over yet
Until I no longer cling to the hope that we can still make things right and find our way back to each other.
Lyrics © GEORGIA FALL MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COCHRAN, GOSDIN
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@Tsalagi46
Vern had such a special voice and ability to sing such sad songs. I sing lots of his song and play with my guitar. Love his music !!! Thanks for posting
@christopherbrian8638
Hi Rosa, how are you doing
@paulpinkley4689
Vern Gosdin's voice penetrates the mind, body, and soul. The true touch of A Master's Hand. You've brought me many hours of enjoyment listening to your great songs. Rest in peace. Paul
@davidstokes2780
The voice, Mr. Vern Gosdin. One of the greatest in country music.
@jbash1970
The CMA'sare on tonight cant stand that crap so I thought I would listen to some REAL country music on youtube in stead of that.Thanks Vern,you George and Merle for some REAL country music when these guys are gone its over for country we sure miss Vern.
@slicc50
My favorite Vern Gosdin song! The louder this song is played, the better it sounds!
@marymahoney8505
There is no one like him . He hits it right on the mark with his voice and lyrics.
@frankthornhill8810
I would give the world to have a voice like his .He is #1 in my country
@jonburrows2684
Mine is Frank, but they don't want this in Nashville anymore. They won't this pop crap
@michelemadrid9643
I totally agree!!!