Roberts began performing country music as a child. When she was in junior high and high school, she toured with her family, playing at festivals in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. She also performed at area nursing homes (where she developed an appreciation for blues music); and worked at Carowinds (a theme park in Charlotte, North Carolina) and Dollywood.
A graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, Roberts began working for Mercury Records, later becoming assistant to label head Luke Lewis. During her tenure there, she began perfecting her singing skills and recorded a demo tape. Producer Brent Rowan liked what he heard and invited Lewis to hear the tape. Lewis liked what he heard, but it was only after he asked for the singer's identity that he learned it was Roberts.
Roberts was signed to Mercury Records, and her self-titled album was released in 2004.
A second album for Mercury, Men & Mascara, followed in 2006. This album produced two non-charting singles in its title track and a cover of Saving Jane's "Girl Next Door".
Her influences include Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell and Tanya Tucker.
When It's Over
Julie Roberts Lyrics
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In a box, get 'em out on a lonely day
Well, I put your stuff in a bag
Set it by the curb
With the rest of the trash
When it's over, it's really over
You're back into me
That it ended when we said goodbye
Oh, what a tragedy
You all hung up on me
Ain't lonely on the other side
When it's over it's really over
How long'd you think I'd wait
Just killin' time, what a crime
Wasting all my days
So don't come crawling back to me
Honey please
That won't change a thing
You're back into me
Why? baby can't you see?
That it ended when we said goodbye
Oh, what a tragedy
You all hung up on me
Ain't lonely on the other side
When it's over it's really over
I'm sorry that the nights got colder
Yeah, they get colder when it's over
Baby, you can't cry on my shoulder
Can't do it no more
It's really over
You're back into me
Why? baby can't you see?
That it ended when we said goodbye
Oh, what a tragedy
You all hung up on me
Ain't lonely on the other side
When it's over it's really over
The lyrics to Julie Roberts's song When It's Over speak of the finality of a relationship that has ended. The first two lines of the song suggest that the singer's former lover might be trying to hold onto memories of them by keeping their things, but the singer has already let go and gotten rid of their partner's possessions. The line "When it's over, it's really over" emphasizes the singer's finality in ending the relationship.
The singer then addresses their former partner directly, stating that they are no longer together and that trying to hold on is a waste of time. The line "You all hung up on me, ain't lonely on the other side" suggests that the singer has moved on and is not affected by the former partner's actions. The singer maintains that there will be no second chances or reconciliation in the line "That won't change a thing".
The bridge of the song acknowledges that the breakup has brought about physical changes such as colder nights, but ultimately, there is no room for the former partner to seek comfort from the singer. The song ends with the repeated line "When it's over it's really over", emphasizing the finality of the relationship and the singer's resolve to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you put my things away
Did you pack up my belongings?
In a box, get 'em out on a lonely day
Did you pack my things in a box to be taken out on a lonely day?
Well, I put your stuff in a bag
I packed your belongings in a bag.
Set it by the curb
I left it by the curb.
With the rest of the trash
I put it with the rest of the trash.
When it's over, it's really over
Once the relationship is over, it's really over.
You're back into me
You're trying to come back to me.
Why? baby can't you see?
Why can't you see that it's over?
That it ended when we said goodbye
The relationship ended when we said goodbye.
Oh, what a tragedy
It's a sad situation.
You all hung up on me
You're still holding on to me.
Ain't lonely on the other side
I'm not lonely after the relationship is over.
How long'd you think I'd wait
How long did you expect me to wait?
Just killin' time, what a crime
It was a waste of time.
Wasting all my days
I wasted a lot of time.
So don't come crawling back to me
Don't try to come back to me.
Honey please
Please understand.
That won't change a thing
That won't make a difference.
I'm sorry that the nights got colder
I'm sorry that things got worse.
Yeah, they get colder when it's over
Things get worse after the relationship is over.
Baby, you can't cry on my shoulder
You can't rely on me anymore.
Can't do it no more
I can't do it anymore.
It's really over
The relationship is really over.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL
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