When Am I Gonna Get Over You
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics


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You told me on the day that you left me
To take real good care of myself
But it's so hard to do
If I can't have you here to hold me
When I want nobody else

[Chorus]
When am I going to get over you
And stop living in the past
When am I going to get over you

When my pour heart beats it's last
Soon you'll wake me and you'll say I've been dreaming
I'll just have to wait 'til then
Till my time here is done
And the Angels come to take me
Then I'll be with you again

[Chorus]

Someday I may love again
But you'll be with me here and there

[Chorus]





When my pour heart beats it's last
You told me on the day that you left me

Overall Meaning

LeAnn Rimes's song "When Am I Gonna Get Over You" is a heartbreaking ballad about the aftermath of a tumultuous breakup. The lyrics describe the pain and struggle of moving on from a relationship that has ended, particularly when one person still longs for the other. The opening verse sees the singer remembering the advice her former lover gave her when they parted, to take care of herself, but finding it impossible to do so without them by her side. The chorus is a repeated plea for the singer to be able to move on and live in the present, instead of dwelling in the past, where memories of their lost love still haunt her. However, even as she sings these words, she cannot escape her longing for her former partner, believing that only in death will they be reunited once again.


The song paints a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil that can come after a breakup, particularly when one person still harbors feelings for the other. It captures the feeling of being stuck in a never-ending cycle of reminiscing about the past and wishing for a different present. Despite this, the song also holds out the possibility of love in the future, albeit one that incorporates the memory of the previous relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You told me on the day that you left me
You informed me on the day of your departure


To take real good care of myself
To ensure I look after myself properly


But it's so hard to do
However, it is very difficult for me to achieve


If I can't have you here to hold me
If I cannot have you here comforting and supporting me


When I want nobody else
When nobody else could replace you


When am I going to get over you
When will I finally move on from you?


And stop living in the past
And cease reliving past experiences


Soon you'll wake me and you'll say I've been dreaming
Eventually, you will awaken me and assure me it was all a dream


I'll just have to wait 'til then
I will simply have to be patient until that moment


Till my time here is done
Until my life on Earth comes to an end


And the Angels come to take me
And when Angels arrive to escort me away


Then I'll be with you again
Only then will I be reunited with you


Someday I may love again
Perhaps one day I will experience love once more


But you'll be with me here and there
However, thoughts of you will persist both now and then




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN S. WHITE, JOHN TIRRO

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