I Know It's Over
Jeff Buckley Lyrics
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And as I climb into an empty bed, oh well, enough said
I know it's over still I cling, I don't know where else I can go, over and over
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
You see the sea wants to take me, the knife wants to slit me
Do you think you can help me
Sad veiled bride please be happy, handsome groom give her room
Loud loutish lover treat her kindly though she needs you
I know it's over, still I cling
I don't know where else I can go, over, over
I know it's over and it never really began but in my heart it was so real
And she even spoke to me and said
If you're so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so clever why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so very entertaining why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so very good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?
I know, 'cause tonight is just like any other night, that's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms, while they're in each other's arms
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate it takes strength to be gentle
And kind, over, over, over
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate it takes guts to be gentle
And kind, over and over
Love is natural and real, but not for you my love not tonight my love
Love is natural and real, but not for such as you and I my love, oh mother
I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head, oh yes
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Mother, I can feel
Jeff Buckley's "I Know It's Over" is a beautifully sad song that explores the pain of lost love and the struggle to move on. The first verse describes a sense of defeat, as the singer resigns himself to the end of their relationship. The image of soil falling over his head is a metaphor for burying the past and moving on. The line "I don't know where else I can go, over and over" highlights the desperation of someone who feels lost and unable to move on.
As the song progresses, the lyrics introduce a sad bride and a loutish lover who treat her unkindly. The singer observes their dynamic and recognizes the bride's need for love and kindness, even if it is not reciprocated. This serves to highlight the sadness of his own situation, as he wishes for the love and connection that he once had.
The song's final lines reflect a sense of hopelessness, as the singer acknowledges that love is natural and real, but not for him. The repetition of "Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head" serves as a powerful refrain that emphasizes the finality of the situation and the sense of loss that the singer experiences.
Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the nature of love, loss, and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
I am overwhelmed and feel the weight of the world crushing me.
And as I climb into an empty bed, oh well, enough said
I am alone and have accepted my fate.
I know it's over still I cling, I don't know where else I can go, over and over
I know it's the end, but I am afraid to let go and move on.
You see the sea wants to take me, the knife wants to slit me
I feel like I am being pulled in two different directions, one towards death and the other towards the ocean.
Do you think you can help me?
Asking for help as I feel lost and alone.
Sad veiled bride please be happy, handsome groom give her room
Asking for people to be kind and compassionate towards one another.
Loud loutish lover treat her kindly though she needs you, more than she loves you
Reminding someone to treat their loved one with kindness and care even if they feel unloved.
I know it's over, still I cling, I don't know where else I can go, over, over
Reinforcing the feeling of being stuck and unable to move on.
I know it's over and it never really began but in my heart it was so real
Acknowledging a failed relationship while still holding onto the emotional weight of it.
And she even spoke to me and said
Remembering a conversation with the former lover.
If you're so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?
Questioning inner thoughts and insecurities.
And if you're so clever why are you on your own tonight?
Questioning inner thoughts and insecurities.
And if you're so very entertaining why are you on your own tonight?
Questioning inner thoughts and insecurities.
And if you're so very good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?
Questioning inner thoughts and insecurities.
I know, 'cause tonight is just like any other night, that's why you're on your own tonight
Acknowledging that feelings of isolation are not unique to one night.
With your triumphs and your charms, while they're in each other's arms
Envious of others' relationships while feeling stuck in one's own.
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate it takes strength to be gentle and kind, over, over, over
It's easy to have negative emotions, but it takes effort and strength to be kind and gentle.
Love is natural and real, but not for you my love not tonight my love
Love is real, but currently unattainable.
Love is natural and real, but not for such as you and I my love, oh mother
Love is impossible for the singer and the person he is addressing.
Mother, I can feel
Returning to the overwhelming feeling of being crushed by the weight of the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anslhey
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
And as I climb into an empty bed - oh well, enough said
I know it's over still I cling, I don't know where else I can go
Over and over...
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
See the sea wants to take me, the knife wants to slit (cut) me
Do you think you can help me
Sad veiled bride please be happy - handsome groom give her room
Loud loutish lover treat her kindly though she needs you
More than she loves you - and I know it's over - still I cling
I don't know where else I can go - over and over...
I know it's over and it never really began but in my heart it was so real
And she even spoke to me and said
"If you're so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so clever then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so very entertaining then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so very good looking, then why do you sleep alone tonight?"
I know - 'cos tonight is just like any other night - that's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms - while they're in each other's arms
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate it takes strength to be gentle and kind - over and over...
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate it takes guts to be gentle and kind - over and over...
Love is natural and real - but not for you my love not tonight my love
Love is natural and real - but not for such as you and I my love
Oh mother... [etc.]
@femryswatson5105
I finally found them. I finally found the lyrics my soul has been crying out for.
I know it's over
And it never really began
But in my heart it was so real
And you even spoke to me and said:
"Well if you're so funny
Why are you on your own tonight?
And if you are so clever
Why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so very entertaining
Why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so very good looking
Why do you sleep alone tonight?
I know because tonight is just like any other night
That's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms
While they are in each other's arms"
@kantumcaku6744
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
And as I climb into an empty bed
Oh well. Enough said.
I know it's over - still I cling
I don't know where else I can go
Oh...
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
See, the sea wants to take me
The knife wants to slit me
Do you think you can help me?
Sad veiled bride, please be happy
Handsome groom, give her room
Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly
(Though she needs you
More than she loves you)
And I know it's over - still I cling
I don't know where else I can go
Over and over and over and over
Over and over, la...
I know it's over
And it never really began
But in my heart it was so real
And you even spoke to me, and said :
"If you're so funny
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
And if you're so clever
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very entertaining
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very good-looking
Why do you sleep alone tonight ?
I know...
'Cause tonight is just like any other night
That's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms
While they're in each other's arms..."
It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes strength to be gentle and kind
Over, over, over, over
It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes guts to be gentle and kind
Over, over
Love is natural and real
But not for you, my love
Not tonight, my love
Love is natural and real
But not for such as you and I, my love
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my ...
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can even feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my...
@ausria9swan
It's so easy to laugh, it's so easy to hate.
It takes guts to be gentle and kind.
@BrooklynMadison-bz9cs
+ＲＵＭ ＲＥＤ So true :)
@LeonardoJimenezHerrera
+ＲＵＭ ＲＥＤ
Morrissey is just a genius!
@sadboimakesmusic
+ＲＵＭ ＲＥＤ perfectly said mate
@fishesndishes
- said Morrissey
@ericwhoo3215
strength not guts
@caseo9696
"The sea wants to take me" :(
@caseo9696
Buckley drowned in a channel of the Mississippi River
@NoobsGetGP
Ashley Hills Buckley didn't write this song tho
@caseo9696
NoobsGetGP I'm 100 percent aware this song was written by Morrissey. I feel that when I listen to Jeff Buckley's version that there is a different meaning behind it because of his cirumstances. I take it as a more literal meaning in some of the lyrics such as "i can feel the soil falling over my head."