Thought That I Was Over You
Jack Frost Lyrics

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Well I saw you at the opening
Somebody's hand was up your dress
You were showing off everything
Except your finesse
Thought that I
Thought that I was over you
Thought that I, thought that I
Thought that I was over you

In a shack one night in Brisbane
You said that I'd just missed my flight
Playing cards, raining hard
And holding on with all my might
Like a firework going off in my mind
I have to say it hurt me seeing you have a good time
I know you're there, you've got new friends
From my point of view, well it depends
I'm sure there was a reason
It's pretty clear to me
If he's got a hold on your heart yeah
I hope he shows some mercy
Can't you hear the phone ringing
Can't you see the train has come

Can't you hear the Seraphim is singing
Devil beating on his drum

Overall Meaning

In "Thought That I Was Over You," Jack Frost appears to be struggling with emotions surrounding a past relationship. The opening lines suggest that he has seen his former lover at an event and noticed that someone's hand was up her dress, and although she was showing off everything, she lacked finesse. These details imply that he is unhappily aware of her behavior and perhaps worries that she hasn't changed since their time together. The song's chorus emphasizes his surprise at feeling traditional feelings of jealousy and heartache despite his belief that he had moved on. However, his recollection of a night in Brisbane with his ex is particularly poignant. The weather, the setting, and the card game they played demonstrate the powerful attachment he still feels to her. The line "Like a firework going off in my mind" describes the powerful memory and realization of his inability to forget her.

The second verse continues with his nostalgic narration, reporting that he knows that she has made new friends and leads a different life now. Still, he seems to hold out hope that her current lover will show her mercy, perhaps suggesting that he knows that she can be tough to deal with. The final lines show an acute level of longing as he asks if she can hear the phone ringing, see the train that has come, and hear the Seraphim singing. All of these details serve as reminders of time passing by and missed opportunities, adding to the song's powerful emotional undercurrent.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I saw you at the opening
I saw you at a public or social event

Somebody's hand was up your dress
Someone was touching you intimately in public

You were showing off everything
You were flaunting your body and appearance

Except your finesse
But you lacked subtlety or refinement

Thought that I
I believed

Thought that I was over you
I believed that I had moved on from my feelings for you

Thought that I, thought that I
I believed, I believed

Thought that I was over you
I believed that I had truly moved on from you

In a shack one night in Brisbane
During a night spent together in a small, perhaps run-down building in Brisbane

You said that I'd just missed my flight
You informed me that I had recently missed a flight or opportunity

Playing cards, raining hard
We were playing card games while it was raining heavily outside

And holding on with all my might
I was trying my hardest to hold onto my feelings for you

Like a firework going off in my mind
My emotions were suddenly and intensely triggered by something you did or said

I have to say it hurt me seeing you have a good time
It was painful for me to see you enjoying yourself without me

I know you're there, you've got new friends
I'm aware that you're present and have made new acquaintances

From my point of view, well it depends
My perspective on the situation varies

I'm sure there was a reason
I believe there was a justification for your actions

It's pretty clear to me
I have a distinct impression

If he's got a hold on your heart yeah
If someone else has captured your affection and attention

I hope he shows some mercy
I hope he treats you with kindness and consideration

Can't you hear the phone ringing
Don't you hear the ringing of the phone

Can't you see the train has come
Don't you see that the train has arrived

Can't you hear the Seraphim is singing
Can't you hear the angelic voices singing

Devil beating on his drum
But the devil is still causing trouble

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRANT MCLENNAN, STEVE KILBEY

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