Overcome
Martin Oet Lyrics
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And we cross that line every other day
Words that we recite they are all the same
And we cross that line
It's a thin line between love and hate
And we cross that line every other day
Start a new life but it's all the same
We're still you and I
Overcome
Go on forever make me
It's a bright light that we radiate
Lets you get inside like an x-ray
Start a new life but it's all the same
We're still you and I
Overcome
Go on forever make me
The opening lines of Martin Oet's song "Overcome" are an allusion to the often-overlapping emotions of love and hate. By stating that there is a thin line between them, the song implies that our feelings can change in an instant or that they can be conflicting and coexisting at the same time. The line is crossed every other day, indicating that there is an element of unpredictability in the emotions that the song is describing. The words that are recited are all the same, highlighting that the same patterns of behavior and communication are repeated, even when we try to start anew.
The song then progresses with a reference to a "bright light" that we radiate, which appears to be a metaphor for the emotional intensity that characterizes the relationship at the heart of the song. This light “lets you get inside like an x-ray,” suggesting that the other person can penetrate to the core of who we are, exposing our vulnerabilities and innermost feelings. Despite the desire to "start a new life," the song implies that we remain the same individuals, with the same emotions, desires, and patterns of behavior.
The chorus of "Overcome" is a call to action. To "go on forever" and "make me" speak to an impassioned plea to overcome whatever obstacles continue to stand in the way of the relationship. While the song acknowledges the difficulties and complexities that exist between the two individuals, it ultimately asserts a commitment to moving forward and overcoming them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a thin line between love and hate
Love and hate are closely intertwined and it's easy to switch between the two emotions.
And we cross that line every other day
We constantly blur the line between love and hate, we can go from love to hate and back again frequently.
Words that we recite they are all the same
The things we say to each other are repetitive and not genuine.
And we cross that line
We go too far and hurt each other when we switch from love to hate.
Start a new life but it's all the same
Even if we try to change our lives and move forward, we continue to struggle with the same patterns and issues.
We're still you and I
No matter what happens, we are still the same people with the same emotional baggage and conflicts.
It's a bright light that we radiate
Our love and hate create a powerful energy that draws people in and can be harmful at times.
Lets you get inside like an x-ray
Our powerful emotions can penetrate deeply and reveal vulnerable parts of ourselves.
Overcome
We need to rise above our struggles and overcome our battles with each other and ourselves.
Go on forever make me
In order to truly overcome, we need to be persistent and motivated to improve our situation.
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Written by: Martin Oet
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