Green began his musical career when he was 18 and in college at Texas Tech in Lubbock. "I started playing guitar to pick up the chicks," Green laughs. "Before that, I only sang in the shower. I could mimic other people's voices. It took me a long time to find my own voice, but once I did, I became very comfortable with it. It's not real pretty but it's believable."
During those college years, Green started playing clubs and opening shows for other artists. In 1995, he put out his first independent record.
"I don't know exactly where it began, if it was Willie Nelson's picnic or one of Jerry Jeff's shows, but I got asked to play and there was a huge crowd there," Green says. "After that show, we started getting some radio support. All of a sudden, everything started happening at once. We were selling a ton of records. We were able sell out Billy Bob's. In Dallas-Fort Worth, we were selling 4, 5, 6000 seats. In Houston and everywhere else, it started being 1000, 2000 seats. It just started steamrolling. I think it was a combination of the popularity of Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker and Willie Nelson leading the forefront for us little guys. We just all fell in line behind them."
The result of that faith was Green's 2001 major-label debut, Three Days, on Republic/Universal. The album Wave On Wave followed in 2003, and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard country albums chart, and the title track cracked the Top 5 on the singles chart. He released Lucky Ones in 2004. In 2006, after a move to the RCA imprint BNA, he issued Cannonball.
Over And Over
Pat Green Lyrics
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I feel like giving up
I give my best and you punch and you kick me
Then you tell me that I ain't enough
Everybody know what's gonna happen
Everybody know what's in store
I give you everything that you ask me
Now I just can't give it anymore
[Chorus]
Over and over and over and over
What kind a spell have you got me in
Over and over and over and over
What kind a spell have you got me in
Under the gun
Out of my mind
I lost my brain
And that's just fine
I'm just a fool
No it ain't cool
But I am still in love with you
I don't know why I'm getting so angry
I just know that I'm getting bored
After all the crap that's happened
I hear my heart break & it's knocking at the door
[Chorus]
Open your eyes
Hey lighten up
You look like nails
But you ain't that tough
You got what you want
Cause I'm still here
No I ain't going anywhere
Under the gun
Out of my mind
I lost my brain
And that's just fine
I'm just a fool
No it ain't cool
But I am still in love with you
Over and over and over and over
What kind a spell have you got me under
Over and over and over and over
What kind a spell have you got meâ?¦
The lyrics to Pat Green’s song “Over and Over” express the singer’s sense of exhaustion and frustration with a relationship that has left him feeling battered and unappreciated. He speaks about feeling like he needs to leave and give up, and how even though he does his best, his efforts are met with punches and kicks. He feels like he’s given everything, but still can’t seem to satisfy his partner. The chorus functions like a mantra, with the repetition of the phrase “over and over” driving home the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of disappointment and isolation. Each time it is sung, the phrase “what kind of spell have you got me in” seems to take on more weight, with the singer seemingly reaching out to anyone who will listen to try and make sense of what’s happening to him.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges his feelings of anger and boredom, but despite these, he admits he’s still in love with his partner. The bridge seems to imply a moment of clarity where he urges his partner to “lighten up” and see that they have what they want: him. The final chorus, with the slight difference in wording, adds an extra layer of desperation, as he questions what kind of spell his partner has over him.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like getting out of here
I want to leave this place and situation
I feel like giving up
I am losing hope and motivation
I give my best and you punch and you kick me
I try my hardest to please you, but you are hostile in return
Then you tell me that I ain't enough
You criticize and insult me, making me feel inadequate
Everybody know what's gonna happen
The outcome is predictable to everyone else involved
Everybody know what's in store
The future is already determined and set in motion
I give you everything that you ask me
I fulfill your requests and expectations
Now I just can't give it anymore
I have run out of energy and ability to meet your demands
Over and over and over and over
Repeating a negative cycle
What kind a spell have you got me in
I am trapped and controlled by an unknown force
Under the gun
In a stressful or dangerous situation
Out of my mind
Insane or irrational
I lost my brain
I am confused and overwhelmed
And that's just fine
I am resigned to my current state
I'm just a fool
I am behaving foolishly
No it ain't cool
It is not desirable or admirable
But I am still in love with you
Despite everything, I still have strong feelings for you
I don't know why I'm getting so angry
I am becoming increasingly frustrated and upset but cannot explain why
I just know that I'm getting bored
I am losing interest and enthusiasm
After all the crap that's happened
Despite all the negative experiences we have gone through
I hear my heart break & it's knocking at the door
I am experiencing intense emotional pain which is manifesting physically
Open your eyes
Pay attention and be aware
Hey lighten up
Relax and calm down
You look like nails
You appear tough and unbreakable
But you ain't that tough
You are vulnerable and sensitive underneath the exterior
You got what you want
You have achieved your desired outcome
Cause I'm still here
I am still present and committed despite difficulties
No I ain't going anywhere
I am not leaving or giving up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAT GREEN, FRED LE BLANC
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