The end of 2008 saw Grieves enlisting the help of friend and collaborator Budo to co-produce Together/Apart bringing his signature swiss-army knife, multi-instrumental backdrop to Grieves' hauntingly poignant narrative. The album began taking shape in New York as the two built off the success 88 Keys and Counting had generated and paired it with the intensity they developed from their live performances. The recording process began to shadow the theme of the album as it saw tracks recorded in Colorado and Washington in addition to New York, infusing it with a mixture of regional influences while still maintaining a cohesive sound. As the album neared completion the title took on a double meaning for Grieves as he explored new subject matter in the absence of trust, refuge in addiction, acceptance and honesty in self-reflection, and trying to find his place in the world without forgetting his roots.
Over You
Grieves Lyrics
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You push your pins in the replica you have of me
I look at you and can't figure out what attracted me to such an ugly, terrible person
Girl, you are past belief
But all of that is trivial
Running with a hand full of scissor down a slippery hill
Old clock radio sitting on the windowsill allowing me to listening to the music while our time together gets me killed
Maybe i'm just dumb
My last thread wrapped around your thumb playing "take another step" and I swear to god I'll snap it right in front of you
Soaked
Your taking me for granted
I don't know if anybody's told you but your damaged
Heart made of granite that's bleeding through the bandages
And judging by your smile it's been going exactly just how you planned it
It's sick
Why you gotta push me to the limit?
Why you gotta hold me down?
You're quicksand, you're a sinkhole
Your'e the fall beneath my stand
Got me falling out of love and trying to land
You're a sickness, you're a fever
You're the itch beneath my skin
You're a virus, you're a cancer
Making my world spin
You're a toxin, and infectious
And it rots me to the bone
And I don't know
Just how to get over you [x2]
Your pain swells inside of you like a cyclone
Dragging your nails across my back like a fine comb
We found each other at the bottom of a mine hole
Where you were trying to get a blood diamond out of my coal
Digging, pushing, trying to find my tipping point
You toss me up and spin me round like a flipping coin
I've tried leaving
Every time that I hit the door I'm turning right around like I've forgotten what I went there for
Shit, maybe I'm a moron
Or maybe I enjoy being the flame your lighter fluid is poured on
I keep swimming till the shore's gone
Either I'm a drown in the moment or disappear to the foreground
You reel me in and cast me out that's the way it goes
I call it love you turn your back and tell me no one knows
I know it's killing me
And judging by your clothes you've been waiting for a funeral to go to
I'm fucking sick of it
Why you gotta push me to the limit?
Why you gotta hold me down?
You're quicksand, you're a sinkhole
Your'e the fall beneath my stand
Got me falling out of love and trying to land
The song "Over You" by Grieves featuring B. Lewis is a representation of the emotional turmoil that comes with trying to let go of a toxic relationship. Throughout the song, the singer expresses how penetrating their partner's behavior is, leaving them feeling wounded and uneasy. They describe how happiness seems so distant in a relationship consumed by agony. The singer is carving out a life for themselves, but their partner is a constant source of emotional infliction. The lyrics convey one's fixation on a broken relationship that they cannot escape, despite all attempts. The person they once loved has become a disease, a sickness that has consumed everything in their path.
The singer describes how their partner is taking them for granted. They can see how damaged their partner is, but their smile reveals they have it all in control. The partner's behavior is manipulative, designed to bring the singer to their knees. They feel trapped, unable to leave because they are constantly drawn back in. The singer describes how the relationship becomes a cyclone, destroying everything in its path. They know that they need to leave, but they can't seem to manage it. The chorus repeats the questions that the singer is asking their partner, begging for some sort of understanding or help to get over the relationship. They describe how their partner is the fall beneath their stand and how they are sinking deeper into a relationship that is leading nowhere.
Overall, the song conveys the message that sometimes it is challenging to let go of a relationship that is toxic. Trying to break free requires immense strength and courage, especially when one is consumed by their partner's toxicity.
Line by Line Meaning
The fruit of happiness falls at the feet of agony
Even though happiness seems like the ultimate goal, sometimes it can lead to more pain and suffering.
You push your pins in the replica you have of me
You manipulate and control who I am, creating a version of me that fits your desires.
I look at you and can't figure out what attracted me to such an ugly, terrible person
I'm realizing that the person I'm with is not who I thought they were and I'm questioning what drew me to them in the first place.
Girl, you are past belief
Your actions and behavior are beyond what I ever could have imagined or expected.
But all of that is trivial
While your behavior may seem important, it ultimately doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.
Running with a hand full of scissor down a slippery hill
I'm trying to hold onto something sharp and dangerous while in a dangerous and unstable situation.
Old clock radio sitting on the windowsill allowing me to listening to the music while our time together gets me killed
Music is a distraction from the reality of our situation, which is slowly destroying me.
Maybe i'm just dumb
I'm questioning my own intelligence and decision making ability.
Or maybe I believe in something you assume is never gonna come
I have faith in a future that you don't think will ever happen.
My last thread wrapped around your thumb playing "take another step" and I swear to god I'll snap it right in front of you
You have complete control over me and I'm willing to break that bond in order to gain my freedom.
Soaked
I'm completely immersed in my current situation and it's weighing heavily on me.
Your taking me for granted
You're not appreciating me or the relationship we have, and I'm starting to realize it.
I don't know if anybody's told you but your damaged
You have emotional scars and unresolved issues that are affecting our relationship.
Heart made of granite that's bleeding through the bandages
You're trying to cover up your emotional pain, but it's still seeping through and causing damage.
And judging by your smile it's been going exactly just how you planned it
You're happy with how things are going and it's what you wanted all along.
It's sick
The situation we're in is twisted and unhealthy.
Why you gotta push me to the limit?
Why do you constantly test and challenge me?
Why you gotta hold me down?
Why do you keep me trapped and under your control?
You're quicksand, you're a sinkhole
Being with you is slowly and painfully dragging me down deeper into a destructive situation.
Your'e the fall beneath my stand
You're causing me to lose my footing and stability, leading to my downfall.
Got me falling out of love and trying to land
I'm losing my love for you and trying to figure out how to leave this situation safely.
You're a sickness, you're a fever
Being around you is toxic and consuming like an illness or a fever.
You're the itch beneath my skin
You're constantly bothering me, causing discomfort and irritation.
You're a virus, you're a cancer
You're slowly eroding away at my emotional and mental health, like a virus or cancer.
Making my world spin
Your presence in my life is causing everything to feel chaotic and out of control.
You're a toxin, and infectious
Being around you is harmful and dangerous to my well-being.
And it rots me to the bone
You're slowly eating away at the core of who I am and causing serious damage.
And I don't know
I'm unsure of what to do or how to escape this situation.
Just how to get over you [x2]
I'm struggling to move on from you and find a way out of this situation.
Your pain swells inside of you like a cyclone
You're holding onto your own pain and it's expressing itself in a destructive way.
Dragging your nails across my back like a fine comb
You're intentionally hurting me and causing me pain.
We found each other at the bottom of a mine hole
We entered into this relationship while we were both in a dark place emotionally.
Where you were trying to get a blood diamond out of my coal
You were trying to take advantage of me and my resources for your own gain.
Digging, pushing, trying to find my tipping point
You're intentionally pushing my buttons to see how far you can take things before I break.
You toss me up and spin me round like a flipping coin
You're toying with my emotions and treating me like a game.
I've tried leaving
I've attempted to end things and move on from you.
Every time that I hit the door I'm turning right around like I've forgotten what I went there for
I keep going back to you even though I know it's not good for me and I'm not sure why.
Shit, maybe I'm a moron
I'm starting to think that I'm not very intelligent for staying in this situation.
Or maybe I enjoy being the flame your lighter fluid is poured on
I'm starting to realize that there might be a part of me that enjoys the drama and dysfunction of our relationship.
I keep swimming till the shore's gone
I'm fighting to stay afloat in this situation even though I know it's hopeless.
Either I'm a drown in the moment or disappear to the foreground
I feel like I'm either going to be consumed by this situation or completely disappear from it.
You reel me in and cast me out that's the way it goes
You're playing games with me and keeping me on an emotional rollercoaster.
I call it love you turn your back and tell me no one knows
I'm trying to convince myself that this is love, but you're not interested in acknowledging or validating our relationship.
I know it's killing me
I'm fully aware that this situation is destroying me and my well-being.
And judging by your clothes you've been waiting for a funeral to go to
You're acting like you've been anticipating the end of our relationship and are ready to move on from me.
I'm fucking sick of it
I'm completely fed up with this situation and ready for it to be over.
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