Over And Over
Maggie Eckford Lyrics
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I run into the deep end
And im aware of it
Even before i begin
And over and over and over again
I learn im just a shoe in
And im aware of it
That I am all you ever wanted
It was never not enough
And the words you never said to me
Buried in your dusty heart
And im not listening
No i wont listen to what you wont say
Anymore
Over and over and over again
I turn into your has been
And im aware of it
Even before I begin
Over and over and over again
I learn you wear me too thin
And Im aware of it
But i would rather pretend
That I am all you ever wanted
It was never not enough
But the words you never said to me
Buried in your dusty heart
And Im not listening
No i wont listen to what you wont say
And i am all you ever wanted
and it was never not enough
But the words you never said to me
Buried in your dusty heart
And Im not listening
No i wont listen to what you wont say
Anymore
The song "Over and Over" by Maggie Eckford speaks to the experience of repeatedly falling into the same patterns and being aware of it, yet choosing to pretend otherwise. The opening line "Over and over and over again, I run into the deep end" suggests a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of behavior that is both familiar and uncomfortable. The singer acknowledges this and knows that she is a "shoe in" for the same outcome every time, but still chooses to go forward.
The second verse repeats this pattern, with the singer realizing that she is becoming a "has been" to the person she is addressing. There is a sense of weariness and disappointment throughout the song, with the singer recognizing that she is not getting what she wants from the situation. She longs for the person to acknowledge their true feelings, expressed in the lines "And the words you never said to me, buried in your dusty heart."
Despite this, the singer is determined to no longer ignore their own needs and refuse to listen to what the other person won't say. There is a sense of empowerment in this resolution, as the singer refuses to allow themselves to be hurt by the other person's silence anymore. Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the struggle to break free from cyclical patterns and find the strength to demand what is needed from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Over and over and over again
I keep repeating the same mistake
I run into the deep end
I dive into something without fully understanding the consequences
And im aware of it
I know what I'm doing
Even before i begin
Even at the outset, I'm aware of what'll happen
I learn im just a shoe in
I realize that I am replaceable
But i would rather pretend
However, I'd rather pretend otherwise
That I am all you ever wanted
I want to be the only thing you've ever wanted
It was never not enough
I always tried my hardest
And the words you never said to me
You never gave me a chance
Buried in your dusty heart
You're neglecting your own heart
And im not listening
I refuse to hear empty apologies
No i wont listen to what you wont say
I won't waste my time if you don't open up to me
I turn into your has been
I become a shadow of my former self
I learn you wear me too thin
I understand that you're using me to your advantage
And i am all you ever wanted
I still cling on to the hope that I'm the one and only for you
And Im not listening
But I won't fall for your empty words anymore
No i wont listen to what you wont say
I won't be fooled by your silence again
Anymore
I'm done with all of this
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.