It's All Over
Kris & Rita Lyrics


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I know you know I'm sorry
And you know that I feel the same
We've grown too lonesome together (Oh, yes we have)
And all that we share is the blame.

Let's take a chance while there's something to say
Oh darling, don't throw it away
We know that we've both got so much to lose
And the rest of our lifetime to pay.

We could be good to each other (Yes, we could)
Better than we've ever been
Oh, darlin' we're starting all over
It's all over, all over again.

I know, we could be good to each other (Yes, we could)
Better than we've ever been
Oh, darlin', we're starting all over
It's all over, all over again.





It's all over, all over again...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It's All Over" by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge depict a relationship that has reached a breaking point. The song reflects a sense of regret and longing for a chance to salvage what remains of their love. The opening lines convey a mutual understanding of remorse and the acknowledgment that they both share the responsibility for the deterioration of their relationship.


The chorus suggests a plea for one more opportunity to communicate and resolve their issues before it's too late. The repetition of "It's all over, all over again" implies that this isn't the first time they have faced such a crossroad, but they are hopeful that they can start afresh and find a way to be kinder to each other than they have been before.


The overall tone of the song is bittersweet, with a mixture of resignation and a flicker of optimism. It captures the complex emotions experienced when a relationship teeters on the edge, with the recognition of the stakes involved and the potential cost of losing each other forever.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you know I'm sorry
I acknowledge that you are aware of my remorse


And you know that I feel the same
You understand that I share the same emotions


We've grown too lonesome together (Oh, yes we have)
As time passed, our relationship became increasingly lonely


And all that we share is the blame
The responsibility for our current situation lies with both of us


Let's take a chance while there's something to say
We should seize this opportunity to express ourselves


Oh darling, don't throw it away
Please don't disregard or discard our chance at reconciliation


We know that we've both got so much to lose
We are aware of the potential losses we may face


And the rest of our lifetime to pay
We have a lifetime ahead of us to deal with the consequences


We could be good to each other (Yes, we could)
We have the potential to treat each other well


Better than we've ever been
Our future relationship could surpass our previous state


Oh, darlin' we're starting all over
We are embarking on a fresh beginning, my love


It's all over, all over again
Our previous situation has come to an end, and now we begin anew


I know, we could be good to each other (Yes, we could)
I am confident that we have the potential to treat each other well


Better than we've ever been
Our future relationship could surpass our previous state


Oh, darlin', we're starting all over
We are embarking on a fresh beginning, my love


It's all over, all over again
Our previous situation has come to an end, and now we begin anew


It's all over, all over again...
Our story has repeated itself and reached its conclusion once more




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, RITA COOLIDGE

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