Oh Dear
Matt Costa Lyrics


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Early in the morning clouds are dropping on my head
Remind me the things last night I should have left unsaid
So please forgive the words I use, my mind it tends to run
Away with the small ideas, I know I'm not the only one

So dear, oh dear
My head it tends to stray away sometimes I can't see clear
Oh dear, oh dear
In spite of all the things I said, I always want you near

Sometimes it rains, sometimes it pours
Sometimes I'm not that sure
But anytime you look at me
Your thoughts I can't ignore
The second hand would pass us by
Should one of us had blinked
But in a minute realize that true love always waits

My dear, oh dear
My head it tends to stray away, sometimes I can't see clear
Oh dear, oh dear
In spite of all the things I said, I always want you near

Early in the morning clouds are dropping on my head
Remind me the things last night I should have left unsaid




So please forgive the words I use my mind it tends to run
Away with the small ideas I know I'm not the only one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Matt Costa's Oh Dear depict a narrator who has made mistakes in a past relationship and is now seeking forgiveness from their partner. The opening lines "Early in the morning clouds are dropping on my head / Remind me the things last night I should have left unsaid" indicate that the singer is experiencing regret and guilt over actions taken during the previous night. They go on to ask for forgiveness for the words they used and acknowledge that their mind tends to wander and come up with small ideas.


Despite this, the singer expresses a deep desire to have their partner close to them. They say "In spite of all the things I said, I always want you near" and reflect that true love always waits, even if just a minute has passed. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh dear" and acknowledges the singer's tendency to stray in thought, but ultimately reinforces their strong feelings of wanting to be with the person they are addressing.


Overall, the song is an introspective look at a relationship that has experienced ups and downs. The singer is grappling with their mistakes and expressing their feelings of love and desire for their partner, hoping for reconciliation.


Line by Line Meaning

Early in the morning clouds are dropping on my head
The singer is feeling down and regretful, as if a dark cloud is hanging over him in the morning


Remind me the things last night I should have left unsaid
He remembers saying things he shouldn't have said the night before and wishes he can take it back


So please forgive the words I use, my mind it tends to run
He asks for forgiveness as he tends to speak without thinking, letting his emotions control him


Away with the small ideas, I know I'm not the only one
He acknowledges that he's not the only one who gets caught up in meaningless thoughts and emotions


So dear, oh dear
He addresses his loved one affectionately, seeking comfort and understanding


My head it tends to stray away sometimes I can't see clear
He admits that his thoughts can be overwhelming and confusing, clouding his judgment


In spite of all the things I said, I always want you near
Despite his mistakes and regrets, he still loves and values his partner's presence in his life


Sometimes it rains, sometimes it pours
Life can be unpredictable and difficult at times, with challenges and hardships coming at once


Sometimes I'm not that sure
The artist acknowledges his uncertainty and doubts about the future


But anytime you look at me, your thoughts I can't ignore
He finds comfort and reassurance in his partner's love and belief in him


The second hand would pass us by, should one of us had blinked
Time flies quickly, and they should cherish and appreciate every moment they have together


But in a minute realize that true love always waits
He believes that true love is patient and enduring, always waiting for the right time and person




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MATTHEW ALBERT COSTA

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