Over My Shoulder
Mike The Mechanics Lyrics

Looking back over my shoulder
Reflecting on past memories

I can see that look in your eye
Remembering the emotions seen in the other person's eye

I never dreamed it could be over
Never imagined it could end

I never wanted to say goodbye
Didn't want to take leave

With an aching deep in my heart
Having a deep feeling of sorrow

I wish that we were starting over
Desiring to start again

Oh instead of drifting so far apart
Rather than becoming more distant

Everybody told me you were leaving
Others knew about the departure before me

Funny I should be the last to know
Ironically, I was not informed earlier

Baby please tell me that I'm dreaming
Asking the other person to deny the reality of the situation

I just never want to let you go
Not wanting to say goodbye

Turning my heart over and over
Feeling emotional turbulence inside

I don't mind everybody laughing
Doesn't care if others ridicule

But it's enough to make a grown man cry
The situation is heartbreaking

I can feel you slipping through my fingers
The person is moving away from me

I don't even know the reason why
Unaware of the cause of separation

Every day it's a losing battle
Every day feels like a struggle

Just to smile and hold my head up high
Trying to maintain a positive attitude

Could it be that we belong together
Wondering if the two are meant to be

Baby won't you give me one more try
Asking for another chance

Cutting me up, deeper and deeper
Causing intense emotional pain

Fills me with a sadness that I can't hide
Feeling overwhelming sadness

Oh with an aching feeling inside
Experiencing deep inner sorrow

I never dreamed no no it could be over
Again, not imagining the possibility of separation

Looking back over my shoulder
Reflecting on past memories

I can see that look in your eye
Remembering the emotions seen in the other person's eye