Not Over You
Juxtaposition Lyrics


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Dreams, that's where I have to go
To see your beautiful face anymore
I stare at a picture of you and listen to the radio
Hope, hope there's a conversation
We both admit we had it good
But until then it's alienation, I know
That much is understood
And I realize

If you ask me how I'm doing
I would say I'm doing just fine
I would lie and say that you're not on my mind
But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two
And finally I'm forced to face the truth,
No matter what I say I'm not over you, not over you

Damn, damn girl, you do it well
And I thought you were innocent
Took this heart and put it through hell
But still you're magnificent
I, I'm a boomerang, doesn't matter how you throw me
I turn around and I'm back in the game
Even better than the old me
But I'm not even close without you

If you ask me how I'm doing
I would say I'm doing just fine
I would lie and say that you're not on my mind
But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two
And finally I'm forced to face the truth,
No matter what I say I'm not over you

And if I had the chance to renew
You know there isn't a thing I wouldn't do
I could get back on the right track
But only if you'd be convinced
So until then...

If you ask me how I'm doing
I would say I'm doing just fine
I would lie and say that you're not on my mind
But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two
And finally I'm forced to face the truth,
No matter what I say I'm not over you
Not over you




Not over you
Not over you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Juxtaposition's song Not Over You revolves around a man who is still in love with a girl from his past, despite trying his best to move on. In the first verse, the man considers dreaming as the only way to see the girl's beautiful face again. He also admits to staring at her picture while listening to music, probably trying to seek some solace. The hope of a conversation where both parties would admit that they had something good is also expressed, but until then, there is nothing but alienation. The man knows that he's not over the girl, a fact which has become quite apparent to him.


In the second verse, the man admires the girl's beauty but acknowledges that she's put him through a lot of emotional trauma. He claims to be a boomerang that keeps coming back to the game no matter how he's thrown, but he's not whole without her. Despite trying to convince himself that he's over her, he knows deep down that he's not. He mentions that he's forced to face the truth every time he sits down at a table set for two, probably a reminder of the memories he shares with her. In conclusion, he expresses his willingness to do anything to renew their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Dreams, that's where I have to go To see your beautiful face anymore I stare at a picture of you and listen to the radio
In order to catch a glimpse of your gorgeous face again, I must go to a place beyond reach, to the land of dreams. I spend my waking moments gazing at your photo and tuning in to the radio.


Hope, hope there's a conversation We both admit we had it good But until then it's alienation, I know That much is understood And I realize
I yearn for a real conversation, one where we acknowledge the love we once shared. Until then, I am alone and feel like an outsider even when surrounded by people. This much is clear to me, and I see it with clarity.


If you ask me how I'm doing I would say I'm doing just fine I would lie and say that you're not on my mind But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two And finally I'm forced to face the truth, No matter what I say I'm not over you, not over you
If you were to inquire about my well-being, I would put on a facade and claim that I am perfectly content. I would deceive you by insisting that you are not on my thoughts, but when I find myself seated at a table prepared for a pair, I have no choice but to confront the reality amplifying my pain. Regardless of what I express, the fact remains that I can't move on from you.


Damn, damn girl, you do it well And I thought you were innocent Took this heart and put it through hell But still you're magnificent
You have a way of captivating me, and I once thought you were pure and inexperienced, but you caused me profound agony by breaking my heart. Nevertheless, I must admit that you are still a wonder to behold.


I, I'm a boomerang, doesn't matter how you throw me I turn around and I'm back in the game Even better than the old me But I'm not even close without you
No matter how far you fling me, I will always come back and strive to be at my best. I'm stronger now than ever, but I'm still not whole without you.


And if I had the chance to renew You know there isn't a thing I wouldn't do I could get back on the right track But only if you'd be convinced So until then...
I swear that I would do everything in my power to rectify our relationship if given the opportunity. I could get back on the right path, but only if you're willing to forgive and move forward. Hence, I must wait for your signal or until it's too late.


Not over you Not over you Not over you
I repeat these words endlessly to remind myself of the harsh reality that I can't seem to shake. I'm not over you, and I'm afraid I never will be.




Writer(s): Ryan Tedder, Gavin Degraw

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