Over and Over
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics

Neil Young's song Over And Over is a reflective and nostalgic exploration of a love affair that has come full circle. The song speaks of the longing and yearning for a love that has been lost and the desire to relive the moments that were once shared. The opening lines of the song paint an image of a peaceful and clear night, where the moonlight shines down, highlighting the contrast of the emotions within the song. This feeling of serenity and tranquility slowly transforms into a sense of urgency and desperation as the chorus repeats "Over and over again with you," conveying the deep longing for that love to be reignited.

The second verse takes us back in time, where the fond memories of a love that once existed are cherished. The beach and the moments of love and passion that were shared; the memory is vividly relived. But the following line highlights the contrast between past and present as the reality of life takes its toll, and the ability to return to that moment of love on the beach is lost due to the passage of time. The broken circle that now exists is a reminder of the fragility of love and how it can be disrupted by the passage of time.

The third verse uses powerful imagery to convey the intensity of the passion that was once shared. The line "Somewhere in a fire of love, our dreams went up in smoke," speaks of the passionate love that existed, but the subsequent lines highlight how this love has been lost, coupled with a sense of melancholy. The love that was once shared is now a distant memory that can only be relived through nostalgia, leaving the singer with a constant longing to return to these moments of passion and joy that he once shared with his lover.