Come On Over
Isobel Campbel And Mark Lanegan Lyrics


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Like a thief
Crawling through the night
Like a drunk
Brawling in a fight
How she gonna know what is
Right from wrong

[Chorus]
Come on over, turn me on

Sunday best
You're my favorite suit
You make the team
You're no substitute
I know baby I'm your
Favorite son, listen up babe

[Chorus]

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
I lay awake all night
Is it any wonder
On a Sunday soon
I see the light

Tell me baby
Tell me pretty lies
See the spider
Been out catching flies
Will you leave me I know it
Won't be long before you

[Chorus]

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
I lay awake all night
Is it any wonder
On a Sunday soon
I see the light

Like a blind man
Driving at the wheel
Like a hound dog
Scratching out a meal
You and I both know it
You belong





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Come On Over" by Isobel Campbell begins with lyrics that metaphorically describe someone who is lost and uncertain, unsure of what is right from wrong. The use of the thief crawling in the night and the drunk brawling in a fight exemplifies the feeling of being lost and not knowing what direction to take. The chorus with the words "Come on over, turn me on" is a plea for someone to help guide the uncertain soul out of their confusion and into a better place.


The second verse of the song talks about Sunday best, and someone who is everyone's favorite suit and favorite son. The feelings expressed here show a deep sense of admiration and desire to have this person in one's life. However, there is still uncertainty and doubt, represented by the wondering if it's any wonder that the singer lay awake all night.


In the last verse, the metaphor of a spider catching flies is used to represent someone who is charming and able to manipulate others. The lyric "Will you leave me I know it, won't be long before you" shows the singer's acknowledgment of this person's inability to commit to any one thing or person. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, which implies that the uncertainty and confusion still exist and that the plea for guidance is still relevant.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a thief
Similar to a person who steals, sneaks around during the night.


Crawling through the night
Moving silently, slowly and stealthily during the night hours.


Like a drunk
Similar to a person who consumes excessive amounts of alcohol and behaves irresponsibly.


Brawling in a fight
Engaged in noisy, aggressive and often violent physical combat.


How she gonna know what is Right from wrong
Uncertainty about distinguishing what is morally correct or not.


Come on over, turn me on
Invitation to someone to spend time together and stimulate sexual desirability.


Sunday best
The most elegant or formal outfit worn on significant weekend gatherings.


You're my favorite suit
Symbolically: the artist's partner is their preferred/the best match in life.


You make the team
Your presence completes and improves our organization, project or any activity.


You're no substitute
You are not a lesser or temporary replacement, you are the irreplaceable or ultimate choice.


I know baby I'm your Favorite son, listen up babe
The singer confidently claims that she is the preferred choice and advises the partner to listen to her.


Is it any wonder
A rhetorical question used to express amazement or disbelief.


I lay awake all night
The singer can't fall asleep and spends the whole night awake.


On a Sunday soon I see the light
The feeling of hope, optimism, or inspiration that emerges, particularly on Sundays.


Tell me baby Tell me pretty lies
A request to the partner to provide dishonest compliments or flattery and make the singer feel good.


See the spider Been out catching flies
Metaphorically: the partner has been attracting or seducing other people.


Will you leave me I know it Won't be long before you
The artist is aware that her partner will abandon her soon and that it's only a matter of time.


Like a blind man Driving at the wheel
Similar to someone leading or doing something without the necessary awareness, knowledge or preparation.


Like a hound dog Scratching out a meal
Descriptive of an impoverished person struggling to obtain the bare necessities of life.


You and I both know it You belong
Both parties in the relationship are aware that the artist's partner should stay with them.


Come on over, turn me on
Expression of desire to attract and engage in intimacy with someone.


Is it any wonder
Expressing astonishment over something.


I lay awake all night
Unable to sleep through the night and suffering from interrupted sleep.


On a Sunday soon I see the light
Referring to the anticipation of hope and relief that comes with the prospect of a new day after a long night.




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Written by: CAMPBELL

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@galia1233

I stumble and I fall, your time is on my side
Don't make sense of it all, despite my foolish pride
It's got me on my knees, tearin' up my heart
I'm shakin' at my bones, tearin' me apart

When I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

Time will take its toll, time can break your heart
And if I had the chance, we'd never have to part
Took my only flame, took my one desire
Threw it all away when jumping in the fire

I can't get close to you
I come undone, come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

When the day is done I lay me down to rest
Everyone will see that I loved you the best
When all is said and done here simple and explain
And if I have the chance I'll do it all again

But I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

I'm not scared of the dark though you tangle and tease me
But worse than your bark you said you'd never leave me
The devil make everybody, don't please believe me
Oh love of my life, won't you let me down easy?

Undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone



@rcaconnecting3920

ISOBEL CAMPBELL & MARK LANEGAN . Hawk . 2010 
COME UNDONE 
Come Undone
I stumble and I fall, your time is on my side
Don't make sense of it all, despite my foolish pride
It's got me on my knees, tearin' up my heart
I'm shakin' at my bones, tearin' me apart

When I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

Time will take its toll, time can break your heart
And if I had the chance, we'd never have to part
Took my only flame, took my one desire
Threw it all away when jumping in the fire

I can't get close to you
I come undone, come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

When the day is done I lay me down to rest
Everyone will see that I loved you the best
When all is said and done here simple and explain
And if I have the chance I'll do it all again

But I can't get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

I'm not scared of the dark though you tangle and tease me
But worse than your bark you said you'd never leave me
The devil make everybody, don't please believe me
Oh love of my life, won't you let me down easy?

Undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone.



@okemampa

I stumble and I fall, your time is on my side
Don’t make sense of it all, despite my foolish pride
It’s got me on my knees, tearin’ up my heart
I’m shakin’ at my bones, tearin’ me apart

Tropiezo y me caigo, tu tiempo está a mi favor
Nada de esto tiene ningún sentido, a pesar de mi estúpido orgullo
me tiene de rodillas, haciendo pedazos mi corazón
Me tiemblan hasta los huesos, me está destrozando

When I can’t get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

Cuando no puedo estar junto a ti
me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.

Time will take its toll, time can break your heart
And if I had the chance, we’d never have to part
Took my only flame, took my one desire
Threw it all away when jumping in the fire

El tiempo pasará factura, el tiempo puede romperte el corazón
y si de mí dependiera, nunca habríamos tenido que separarnos
Te llevaste mi único amor, te llevaste mi deseo
y lo tiraste por ahí cuando saltaste al fuego

I can’t get close to you
I come undone, come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

No puedo estar junto a ti
y me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.

When the day is done, I lay me down to rest
Everyone will see that I loved you the best
When all is said and done, it’s simple and it’s plain
And if I have the chance I’ll do it all again

Cuando el día se acaba me tumbo a descansar
Todo el mundo se dará cuenta de que te amé más que nadie
cuando todo está dicho y hecho, las cosas se ven muy claras
Y si tuviera la oportunidad, lo haría de nuevo.

But I can’t get close to you
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

Pero no puedo estar junto a ti
y me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.

I’m not scared of the dark though you tangle and tease me
But worse than your bark, it’s said you’d never leave me
The devil make evil, you don’t, please believe me
Oh love of my life, won’t you let me down easy?

No me asusta la oscuridad, aunque me líes y me provoques
pero peor que tu mal tono es que dijiste que nunca me dejarías
La maldad es cosa del diablo, no tuya, por favor, créeme.
Oh, amor mío, no irás a fallarme así como así?

Undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone
I come undone, I come undone
Come undone, babe, I come undone

Me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.
Me vengo abajo, me vengo abajo
me vengo abajo, nena, me vengo abajo.



All comments from YouTube:

@BlessTheAlfredo

RIP Mark Lanegan. You’ll be missed

@luna-uv6zn

i fkn cant. i cant. i thought hed make it to like keith richards age. and much more music

@leahcartterrab8964

Omg, I'm heartbroken AGAIN.
Be with the angels Layne, CC, Kurt. All the greats! This fucking hurts!

@HazeFace100

This is/was one of those combinations of vocals that just worked so fkn perfectly. One of my most favorite albums in my stash. Into the universe you go Mr. Lanegan.

@kaseydey4651

Deeply saddened to hear of his passing… this will always be my favourite ✨

@oscarsalmeron6284

RIP.. thank you for your beautiful art. 🖤

@08metropolitano

RIP Mark. this one's for you

@ImpishBratt

His voice is unforgettable.

@admerin6961

These two voices together are perfection.

@sepyadamTV

Exactly👌🏻true comment

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