It's Over
Jermaine Dubri/Run-D.M.C. Lyrics
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Been thru the ups and downs
Ya Know what I mean
Nothings perfect
Got to work at things to make thing work
I
I understand feelings change
That don't make tings easy though
like I said 10 years
But now
IT'S
OVER
It's all over
It's all over
It's all over
And like that
I begin again
Waiting for the Bitter bit
To be over with too
So I can get on
And do what I got to do
Need to do the work
I been called for
Give thanks Everyday
And Move on
Representing
The TrueVibez
Even at the cost
To my self
Got to Prevail
There is no fail
No time cry
To dry my eye
And move on
Because
It's all over
10 Years eh
But I'm still thankful
For the things
Thankful for the good times still
Waiting for the bitter to chill
Karma You Happy
Hope So
It's all over
Got to be strong
I wish you well
I really do
And though there's
No more me and you
You be true to you
It's all over
It's all Good though
You know what I mean
It's for the best
For both of us
Still I understand
Just waiting for the bitter to chill
It's
All
Over
Jermaine Dupri and Run-D.M.C.'s song "It's Over" is about the end of a ten-year relationship. The opening lines speak to the ups and downs that the couple has experienced, acknowledging the realities of life and relationships. The singer acknowledges that working at things is necessary to make them work, but even with effort, things don't always go as planned. In the chorus, he sings that it's all over, indicating that the relationship has come to an end, and it's time to move on.
The singer is well aware of the fact that feelings change, and even with ten years invested in a relationship, sometimes it's not meant to be. The bittersweet nature of the lyrics is evident as the singer expresses gratitude for the good times they had but remains focused on moving forward. The metaphor of waiting for the bitter to chill can be interpreted as a personal process of grieving, where the singer needs to process the end of the relationship fully, allowing himself to feel the pain, so he can move forward stronger.
The last verse expresses goodwill towards his ex-partner, wishing them well, hoping they will stay true to themselves even though they are no longer together. The song's overall message is that relationships, like life, are messy and complicated, but even when they end, one can still find meaning and purpose, and the ability to move on to new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten Years Together
Acknowledging the ten years of togetherness with his partner
Been thru the ups and downs
Reflecting on the highs and lows of the relationship
Ya Know what I mean
Asking the audience to empathize with the relatable struggles of a long-term relationship
Nothings perfect
Admitting that perfection is unattainable in any relationship
Got to work at things to make thing work
Expressing the importance of effort and compromise to maintain a healthy relationship
I
Referring to himself as an individual amidst all the relationship struggles
I understand feelings change
Acknowledging that feelings can shift and evolve over time
That don't make tings easy though
Admitting that emotional changes can complicate even the strongest of relationships
you know what I mean
Asking the audience to continue to relate to his struggles
like I said 10 years
Revisiting the fact that they've been together for a decade
But now
Admitting that the current state of the relationship is different
IT'S
The weight of the relationship ending is being driven home
OVER
The relationship has ended
It's all over
Repeating the fact that the relationship has ended to engrave it in the listener's mind
And like that
Commenting on how suddenly everything can change in a relationship
I begin again
Starting anew and moving on from the ended relationship
Waiting for the Bitter bit
Referring to the grieving process after a breakup
To be over with too
Hoping to move past the bitterness and sadness soon
So I can get on
Looking forward to moving forward
And do what I got to do
Determined to continue with his purpose in life after the relationship's end
Need to do the work
The importance of putting in effort towards his goals in lieu of wallowing in the breakup
I been called for
Referring to his purpose or calling in life that he needs to fulfill
Give thanks Everyday
Being grateful for what he has and showing gratitude every day
And Move on
Encouraging others to move on from things that are out of their control towards better experiences
Representing
Referring to his identity or brand
The TrueVibez
The name of his brand or identity
Even at the cost
Willing to put forth effort and sacrifices towards his identity despite the fallout of the ended relationship
To my self
Doing this for himself, first and foremost
Got to Prevail
Encouraging resilience towards adverse situations in order to prevail
There is no fail
Empowering the listener that there is no such thing as failure, only lessons to be learned
No time cry
Encouraging the listener to be strong and not waste time on grief for too long
To dry my eye
Alluding to the grieving process after a break-up
And move on
Encouraging to the listener feel the sadness but then move on from it
Because
Giving the reason behind his urging to move on
It's all over
Reiterating the fact that the relationship is over
10 Years eh
The duration of the relationship
But I'm still thankful
Expressing gratitude for all he has despite the sad moment in the relationship
For the things
Reflecting on the good things that happened in the relationship
Thankful for the good times still
Showing appreciation for the good times in the relationship
Waiting for the bitter to chill
Waiting for the pain of the relationship's end to lessen
Karma You Happy
Alluding to the phrase 'karma is a boomerang' but putting a positive spin on it as a message of well wishes 'I hope karma makes you happy'
Hope So
Wishing the best for his partner, post-breakup
Got to be strong
Encouraging the listener to be strong to stay resilient and move on from the ended relationship
I wish you well
Conveying well-wishes to his partner after the end of the relationship
I really do
Conveying sincerity and earnestness in his desire for her to do well
And though there's
Addressing the lingering sadness despite the kind wishes for his partner
No more me and you
Accepting the finality of the breakup and the ending of the relationship
You be true to you
Encouraging his partner to maintain her sense of self, authenticity, and identity going forward
It's all Good though
Finding a positive perspective despite the end of the relationship
It's for the best
Accepting that the end of the relationship was ultimately the best outcome
For both of us
Acknowledging that the end of the relationship was necessary for both parties to move on towards better experiences
Still I understand
Demonstrating empathy and sensitivity to the situation despite the loss of the relationship
Just waiting for the bitter to chill
The pain of the breakup may linger for a while but eventually the bitterness will subside and new beginnings will emerge
It's
The weight of the relationship ending is being emphasized once again
All
The entirety of the relationship and its aftermath
Over
The relationship has ended and it is time to move on
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Written by: Ant Muhammad
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