Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.
Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on "Show Me".
Grammy Award Wins:
*2005 Best New Artist
*2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Ordinary People"
*2005 Best R&B Album- Get Lifted
*2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven
*2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair
Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D'Angelo. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience. Not yet out of his teens, Legend was tapped to play piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" in 1998. After completing college, he moved to New York, where he began to build a loyal following playing in nightclubs and releasing CDs that he would sell at shows. He also became an in-demand session musician, playing and occasionally writing for a wide array of artists, including Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson, and Kanye West. It wasn't until West signed the young talent to his new label that he adopted the Legend name with 2004's Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory. Get Lifted, his first studio album, was released later in the year. On the strength of enduring single "Ordinary People," the album reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. This led to three Grammy Awards: Best R&B Album, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. Once Again, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, followed in October 2006. Live from Philadelphia, sold exclusively at Target stores, was a successful stopgap release that predated October 2008's Evolver.
It's Over
John Legend Lyrics
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So when I call, you're just yelling at me
I'm sorry it's my fault
It's over
Now what do you keep calling for? (For)
(What do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
Now what do you keep calling for? (For)
(What do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over
In the back of my mind I question why I keep calling
I guess I'm just used to getting my way, I'm spoiled
I don't wanna be what you want me to be (don't wanna be)
So when I call, you're just yelling at me (oh, yeah)
I'm sorry it's my fault
Oh, the clothes I bought you can still wear (still wear)
Did you store the cards and teddy bears? (Ooh, yeah)
See, there I go again sticking my nose
I'm sorry it's my fault (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Now what do you keep calling for? (For)
(What do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
Don't you know that it's
Now what do you keep calling for? (For, yeah)
(What do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?) (Yeah, yeah)
It's over
Girl, talking to myself in the mirror is strange enough (strange enough)
So you gotta know sharing this with you is painful, yeah (painful, ayy-ohh)
You know we used to talk about our future
It ain't just all my fault (I know, I know, I know we used to talk about it, babe)
So say goodbye to the way the leaves would fall (leaves would fall, leaves would fall)
The way we stand in the rain and we would bawl (we would cry)
Just say goodbye
To the walks and talks and the dark in the park
And it ain't just all my fault (hey, hey, hey, hey, yeah)
Now what do you keep calling for? (For)
(What do you keep calling for?) Oh
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?) (Over)
Now what do you keep calling for? (For)
(What do you keep calling for?) Don't you know that it's over, yeah
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?) (Over)
It's over
We lost a four leaf clover
Don't ask why shorty be over
Newsflash shorty we over
We like Def Jam and Hova
We like Bobby and Whitney
Except without the kiddies
Like Pamela Anderson's career
Except without the titties
We had some good times, didn't we?
I know I won't forget that
But we had some bad times and
That's time I wish I could get back
We coulda had it all
But I guess we'll never know
(You been around me long enough to know me)
You been around me long enough
To know that now it's over (it's over, girl)
What do you keep calling for? (For)
(What do you keep calling for?) (Woo)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?) (Hey, uh)
Now what do you keep calling for? (For)
(What do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?)
It's over (what do you keep calling for?) (Yeah)
It's over
It's nothing we can do with it (what do you keep calling for?)
So we might as well forget it (what do you keep calling for?)
Like we never ever did it (what do you keep calling for?)
Oh, it's over (what do you keep calling for?)
Nothing we can do with it (what do you keep calling for?)
So we might as well forget it (what do you keep calling for?)
Like we never ever did it (what do you keep calling for?)
Oh, hey (what do you keep calling for?)
Nothing we can do with it (what do you keep calling for?)
So we might as well forget it (what do you keep calling for?)
Like we never ever did it (what do you keep calling for?)
Ohh (what do you keep calling for?)
It's nothing we can do with it (what do you keep calling for?)
So we might as well forget it (what do you keep calling for?)
Like we never ever did it (what do you keep calling for?)
Ohh, hey, yeah (what do you keep calling for?)
The lyrics to John Legend's "It's Over" featuring Kanye West is a song about a relationship that has ended. The song is written from the perspective of John Legend who seems to be trying to move on from the relationship. He's sorry about how the relationship ended, but he doesn't want to be who he feels that his partner wants him to be. He's questioning why his partner keeps calling him, and he's realizing that maybe he's just used to getting his way, and it's time to move on. There's a sense of pain in the lyrics, and it's evident that Legend is having a hard time letting go. The relationship had good times, bad times, and it's over, and nothing can be done about it.
The chorus of the song is quite simple, repetitive, and serves as a reminder that it's over. The song's format is in the form of a conversation between John Legend and his partner, and at times, he's even talking to himself in the mirror. The song's verses tell the story of a relationship that has run its course, had its ups and downs, and now it's over. The song's outro is also significant in that it highlights the fact that there's nothing we can do with it, so we might as well forget it like we never did it.
Overall, "It's Over" is a song that speaks to the emotions people feel when a relationship comes to an end. It's a melody that sums up the good and the bad in the relationship and how it can be hard to let go, but at some point, it has to end.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be what you want me to be
I don't want to change who I am just to please you.
So when I call, you're just yelling at me
Whenever I try to communicate with you, you respond by shouting and making things worse.
I'm sorry it's my fault
I recognize that I've played a role in our relationship failing and I take responsibility for my actions.
It's over
Our relationship is finished and there's no going back.
Now what do you keep calling for? (For)
I don't understand why you keep contacting me, even though we're done.
In the back of my mind I question why I keep calling
Even though I know it's over, I still have the urge to reach out to you.
I guess I'm just used to getting my way, I'm spoiled
In our relationship, I became accustomed to getting what I wanted, which has made acceptance of our breakup difficult for me.
Oh, the clothes I bought you can still wear (still wear)
I'm acknowledging the gifts I've given you that you can still use, despite our separation.
Did you store the cards and teddy bears? (Ooh, yeah)
I'm asking about the mementos and keepsakes from our time together that I might have given you, wondering if you kept them.
Don't you know that it's
I need you to understand that it's truly over between us and there's no going back.
Girl, talking to myself in the mirror is strange enough (strange enough)
It's difficult enough for me to come to terms with the end of our relationship, but sharing my feelings with you just makes it more painful.
So you gotta know sharing this with you is painful, yeah (painful, ayy-ohh)
I'm trying to communicate my pain to you, hoping you can understand how difficult this is for me.
We lost a four leaf clover
Our relationship was special and unique, like a rare four leaf clover, but we've lost it now.
Don't ask why shorty be over
I don't have an explanation for why our relationship has ended, it's just over.
We like Def Jam and Hova
Our relationship used to be like Jay-Z and his record label Def Jam, but now it's over just like their partnership ended.
We had some good times, didn't we?
Despite our current situation, we did have some happy memories together and that's something I won't forget.
I know I won't forget that
Even though our relationship is over, the positive memories are something I'll always hold on to.
It's nothing we can do with it (what do you keep calling for?)
There's no point in trying to salvage our relationship, so I don't understand why you keep trying to communicate with me.
So we might as well forget it (what do you keep calling for?)
Instead of dwelling on the past and what could have been, we need to move on and forget about each other.
Like we never ever did it (what do you keep calling for?)
We need to forget that our relationship ever existed and move on with our lives separately.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Caleb Tyrone Armstrong, Melvin Glover, Nathaniel Glover, Eddie Morris, Sylvia Robinson, Joseph Robert Saddler, Ray Anthony Smith, Robert Keith Wiggins, Guy Todd Williams, Kanye Omari West, Pharrell L. Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amibkt9873
I don't wanna be what you want me to be
So when I call you're just yelling at me
I'm sorry it's my fault
It's over
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
In the back of my mind I question why I keep calling
I guess I'm just used to getting my way I'm spoiled
I don't wanna be what you want me to be (don't wanna be)
So when I call you're just yelling at me
I'm sorry it's my fault
Oh, the clothes I bought you could still wear (still wear)
Did you store the cards and teddy bears (ooh)
See there I go again sticking my nose
I'm sorry it's my fault (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Girl talking to myself in the mirror is strange enough (strange enough)
So you gotta know sharing this with you is painful, yeah (painful)
You know we used to talk about our future
It ain't just all my fault (I know, I know, I know we used to talk about it, babe)
So say goodbye to the way the leaves would fall (leaves would fall)
The way we stand in the rain and we would bawl (we would cry)
Just say goodbye
To the walks and talks and the dark in the park
And it ain't just all my fault (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
We lost a four leaf clover
Don't ask why shorty be over
News flash shorty we over
We like Def Jam and Hova
We like Bobby and Whitney
Except without the kiddies
Like Pamela Anderson's career
Except without the titties
We had some good times didn't we
I know I won't forget that
But we had some bad times and
That's time I wish I could get back
We coulda had it all
But I guess we'll never know
You been around me long enough
To know that now it's over
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Now what do you keep calling for
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
It's over, it's over
(What do you keep calling for, what do you keep calling for)
Nothing we can do with it
So we might as well forget it
Like we never ever did it, oh hey
Nothing we can do with it
So we might as well forget it
Like we never ever did it, oh hey
Nothing we can do with it
So we might as well forget it
Like we never ever did it, oh hey
@larrynelson2858
Don't know why this album is on Spotify with this track being unplayable...this still hits!!
@al860
Same for Apple Music
@mauricegoz
the bros on the outs?
@alty2294
@@mauricegoz ya john and ye have had problems for a long time but that's not the reason - their other collabs are still up
@rub23n
Johnny boy probably got really mad and pulled this from streaming. Or sample clearance issues
@dday906
Why this song was never released on the radio, I'll never know. This is one of John Legend's best songs, one of my favorite Kanye verses ever, and Pharrell working his magic on the music, as always.
@mattewebb1531
I remember this song came out when I was 10 years old and I didn’t know what to do with myself. John legend really helped teach me how to sing with vibrato throughout my childhood. All of a sudden I just remembered this song out of the back of my mind and got so excited I had to come find it here, really hadn’t heard it in years .Still gives me the same feeling it gave me as a kid.
@theshadowplex
This song aged amazingly, there are comments about how great it is from so many different years on this video!
@cazshmoney12
2020 and I still miss this track
@Matt_and_stuff
Ye