Marc Broussard (born January 14, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter… Read Full Bio ↴Marc Broussard (born January 14, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. The Louisiana native released his first major album (with Island Def Jam Records) on August 3, 2004. The album's title Carencro pays tribute to the musician's hometown of Carencro, Louisiana. His style is best described as "Bayou Soul," a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock, and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots.

Marc is best known for the songs "Where You Are" and "Home." Broussard previously released several independent efforts, including 2002's Momentary Setback which spawned the hit "The Wanderer", a song about self discovery. A re-worked version of the song appears on Carencro. As of July 2005, "Home" was released as a single.

Although Broussard is rather unknown, he is characteristically known and critically praised for his strong vocals. However, he has garnered an uptick in popularity thanks to a snappy tune "Must Be The Water" which is featured in television commercials on TNT for the 2008 NBA All-Star game held in New Orleans.

It's Over Now
Marc Broussard Lyrics

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I see you lookin' out the front door
Can't get your mind to settle down
I know you're wonderin' what I'm here for
You think that I won't stick around
I know it's hard to not remember
All the times that I pushed
You to the end of the line

[Chorus]
So let me do it over baby
Let me do it over again
And I say the words I never said
Be the man I should've been
There's no guarantees that we won't be
Right back where we are tonight
So let me do it over and I'll get it right

Now it's no secret I'm not perfect
We both know where I've been wrong
Leaving you was never worth it
Cause I never last without you for too long
Baby I know it's hard to not remember
But there's no where else I'd rather be
But right here

[Chorus]

Every time I walked away I got turned around
You'd think this boy would learn
That it ain't no use
To run from the one you love
So let me do it over
Let me do it over again
And I say the words I never said

Be the man I should've been
There's no guarantees that we won't be
Right back where we are tonight
So let me do it over
Let me do it over

Baby, let me do it over
And I'll get it right

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Over Now" by Marc Broussard is about the desire to rekindle a relationship that has ended due to past mistakes. The singer is addressing his former partner, who is hesitant to open the door and let him back into her life. He acknowledges the pain he caused in the past and expresses regret for not being the man he should have been. He asks for another chance to do things differently this time, to say the words he never said before and to be the partner he failed to be in the past.

The chorus repeats the singer's request to "do it over," emphasizing his desire to make things right and to get another chance with his former partner. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer proclaiming his intent to "get it right" this time and his desire to start anew with his love.

Overall, the song is a poignant plea for forgiveness and a second chance in a relationship that was once valued and is still missed.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you lookin' out the front door
I notice you staring into the distance, a clear indication that your mind is preoccupied and you are restless.

Can't get your mind to settle down
You are struggling with your thoughts and are unable to calm down or find peace.

I know you're wonderin' what I'm here for
You are curious and unsure about my intentions for being here in this moment with you.

You think that I won't stick around
You doubt my commitment and are afraid that I will not remain in your life for long.

I know it's hard to not remember
I understand that it's difficult for you to forget the past and move on from our previous experiences.

All the times that I pushed
I acknowledge that I have been responsible for pushing you beyond your limits in our past interactions.

[Chorus]
The refrain of the song, expressing the desire to try again and make things right with the one I love.

Now it's no secret I'm not perfect
I accept and admit that I have flaws and imperfections that have caused issues in our relationship.

We both know where I've been wrong
We have both recognized the mistakes I have made that have caused hurt and disappointment for you.

Leaving you was never worth it
I regret ever leaving you, as it was not worth the pain and heartache that it caused for both of us.

'Cause I never last without you for too long
I have learned that I cannot go for long without you in my life, and that I need you by my side.

Every time I walked away I got turned around
Whenever I tried to leave, I found myself coming back to you because I know that you are the one I truly desire.

You'd think this boy would learn
It may seem like I should have learned from my past mistakes, but it has taken me many attempts to finally realize what I need to do to make things right.

That it ain't no use
It's pointless and futile to try and resist or run away from the love that we share.

To run from the one you love
It's foolish to ignore or avoid the feelings we have for one another, as our love is meant to be cherished and nurtured.

Baby, let me do it over
I am pleading with you to give me another chance and let me prove to you that I can do better this time around.

And I'll get it right
I am confident that if you give me a second chance, I will do everything in my power to make things right and be the man that you deserve.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARC BROUSSARD, JAMIE KENNEY

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