Over
LeToya Lyrics


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Over, over

What if I knew you was still keepin' old what's-her-name around
(Then you couldn't say nothin')
And what if you was spendin' up my money taking her out on the town
(Then you couldn't say nothin')
What if I knew all the nights you was out you wasn't with your friends
(Then you couldn't say nothin')
What if I been done with you and you just didn't know until the end
Don't even try cause it would be

Over, if that's the way that you was treating me
It would be over
There would be no need to beg me, baby please
Cause you, you would know to leave
You, you would know to pack your things
Don't, don't forget your keys
I'm tellin' you it would be over
No get-back, no sorry, can't fix that, just over

What if I was washin' and found some movie tickets in your jeans
(You would try to make up something)
And what if you forgot to throw away the gift receipt from Tiffany's
(You would try to make up something)
What if she was callin' me and tellin' me for months she's been with you
(You would try to make up something)
What if I had pictures and a DVD of everything you do
It would be no use cause it would be

Over, if that's the way that you was treating me
It would be over
There would be no need to beg me, baby please
Cause you, you would know to leave
You, you would know to pack your things
Don't, don't forget your keys
I'm tellin' you it would be over
No get-back, no sorry, can't fix that, just over, over

Now if you were the kinda man to risk losing this love we have
You would be crazy, I know
And I know we get tempted but it don't make a difference
Cause we should be worth a lot more
I put up with a lot, I'm a give it all I got
Cause hard times only make us closer
Gonna play the fool I'm not, before you move too far, just stop
Cause I promise that it'll be over

It would be over, if that's the way that you was treating me
Tellin' you it would be over
There would be no need to beg me, baby please
Cause you, you would know to leave
You, you would know to pack your things
Don't, don't forget your keys




I'm tellin' you, I'm tellin' you, over
No get-back, no sorry, can't fix that, just over, over

Overall Meaning

LeToya's "Over" is a song about a woman who has had enough of her partner's infidelity and lies. The singer poses hypothetical scenarios in which she discovers her partner's deceitful behavior, such as finding old movie tickets in his jeans or seeing pictures and a DVD of his actions. She warns him that if he continues to treat her this way, their relationship is over and there will be no turning back. She emphasizes that she is not willing to play the fool anymore and that he should know to leave and take his things with him.


The lyrics illustrate the frustration and anger that come with being in a toxic relationship. The singer realizes that she deserves better and has reached her breaking point. She is ready to move on and end the relationship for good. The song's message is one of empowerment and self-respect, encouraging listeners to recognize their worth and demand better treatment from their partners.


Line by Line Meaning

What if I knew you was still keepin' old what's-her-name around
What if I discovered that you were still in contact with your ex-girlfriend


(Then you couldn't say nothin')
In that situation, you wouldn't be able to defend yourself


And what if you was spendin' up my money taking her out on the town
What if I found out that you were using my money to take your ex out


What if I knew all the nights you was out you wasn't with your friends
What if I discovered that you lied about being with your friends on some nights


What if I been done with you and you just didn't know until the end
What if I had ended the relationship, but you didn't realize it until later


Over, if that's the way that you was treating me
I would end the relationship if you treated me that way


There would be no need to beg me, baby please
If you treated me poorly, I wouldn't listen to your pleas to stay


Cause you, you would know to leave
You should know to leave if you mistreat me


You, you would know to pack your things
You should know to gather your belongings and leave


Don't, don't forget your keys
Make sure to take your keys when you leave, because you're not coming back


What if I was washin' and found some movie tickets in your jeans
What if I found movie tickets in your pants while doing laundry


(You would try to make up something)
You would make up a story to try to explain the tickets away


And what if you forgot to throw away the gift receipt from Tiffany's
What if I found a gift receipt from Tiffany's that you forgot to dispose of


What if she was callin' me and tellin' me for months she's been with you
What if your ex had been telling me for months that she was back in a relationship with you


What if I had pictures and a DVD of everything you do
What if I had photographic and video evidence of all your behavior


It would be no use cause it would be
Your attempts to explain or deny your actions would be futile because ultimately


Now if you were the kinda man to risk losing this love we have
If you were the type to take our relationship for granted and risk losing it


You would be crazy, I know
It would be foolish of you, I'm aware of that


And I know we get tempted but it don't make a difference
Although we get tempted at times, it shouldn't change the way we treat each other


Cause we should be worth a lot more
Our love and relationship should be more valuable to us


I put up with a lot, I'm a give it all I got
I've endured a lot for this relationship, and I'm committed to giving it my all


Cause hard times only make us closer
We become closer during difficult times


Gonna play the fool I'm not, before you move too far, just stop
I won't let myself be taken for a fool; if you're going too far, stop now


Cause I promise that it'll be over
If you continue to treat me poorly, I promise that our relationship will end


No get-back, no sorry, can't fix that, just over, over
There's no way to undo the damage you've done; our relationship is just over




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, LONNIE N BEREAL, ANTONIO LAMAR N DIXON, JERRY N FRANKLIN, ROBERT N NEWT, KRISTINA N STEPHENS

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@mzbri0584

Her voice is powerful. I love it.

@mzbri0584

Love her. Wish she would release another album

@JBoogie1

Letoya takes you on a ride with her vocals with this song...this is my favorite song from her...

@ashlabowman7329

I love this song!! It’s Beautiful

@enzigenes

Tank is a great songwriter. Letoya did a good job.

@LionQueen177

Yes Letoya, you killed it, in a good way girl!

@Akeisha93

I love this song i love her whole CD.

@MrsCarter2428

loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this song....i like the beat...whether its the same or not.....she killed this...needs so much more credit

@2010kalex

Love this song

@keshiabhoo5285

I'm just hearing this and I fall inlove with it

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