Over My Shoulder
Ralph Covert & The Bad Examples Lyrics
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Echoing up to my door
Afraid that you`ll think I'll be waiting
I get up and I lock the door
I get up and I lock the door
I'm waiting for summer
But winter keeps on whispering in my ear
I say I don`t love you
[Chorus]
And I got a feeling our love is over
But I keep on looking over my shoulder
My stereo calls me
But all of the records have been played before
Dreaming of loving you
Waking and I don`t love you anymore
[Chorus]
So many nights together
Now I'm here alone
I wait for you one last time
But I know that we can`t go back
[Chorus]
I wake in the darkness
But the footsteps are in my imagination
My TV's white hissing
Has replaced all my midnight animation
And I got a feeling our love is over
But I keep on looking over my shoulder
I keep on looking over my shoulder,
I got a feeling our love is over
But I keep on looking over my shoulder
The song "Over My Shoulder" by Ralph Covert & The Bad Examples delves into the complex emotions of longing, regret, and the struggle to let go of a past love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an individual waiting by their pillow, desperately anticipating the return of a lover. The fear of being judged for still holding onto hope causes the singer to get up and lock the door, as if attempting to hide their vulnerability and desire.
The mention of waiting for summer while winter keeps whispering in their ear symbolizes the conflicting emotions within the singer. They try to convince themselves and maybe even the other person that they don't love them, but deep down, there are moments where they wish for their presence. This internal struggle is further emphasized in the chorus, where despite feeling that their love is over, they continue to look over their shoulder, unable to fully let go.
The reference to the stereo calling them, yet all the records have been played before, signifies a longing for the familiarity and comfort of their past relationship. However, as they wake from their dreams, they find that they no longer feel love for the other person. This realization brings a sense of loss and melancholy.
The lines "So many nights together, now I'm here alone" lament the end of the relationship and the subsequent loneliness experienced by the singer. They yearn for one last meeting, but deep down, they understand that there is no going back. This admission symbolizes an acceptance of the reality that their love is truly over.
The song concludes with a reflection on the singer's state of mind. In the darkness, they realize that the footsteps they anxiously awaited were merely a figment of their imagination. The white hissing of the TV has replaced the life and excitement that used to fill their late nights. Despite this, they still persist in looking over their shoulder, suggesting that even though they know their love has ended, they are finding it difficult to fully move on and let go of the memories and emotions associated with the past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I wait by my pillow for your footsteps
I eagerly anticipate your arrival, yearning for your presence
Echoing up to my door
Resonating with anticipation, reaching the entrance of my abode
Afraid that you'll think I'll be waiting
Concerned that you might assume I am always available
I get up and I lock the door
I rise and secure the entrance, guarding against disappointment
I'm waiting for summer
Longing for a season of warmth and happiness
But winter keeps on whispering in my ear
However, the cold and desolation persistently remind me of reality
I say I don't love you
I claim that my affection for you has diminished
But sometimes I wish that you were here
Yet, occasionally, I desire your presence and companionship
And I got a feeling our love is over
I possess a strong intuition that our love has reached its end
But I keep on looking over my shoulder
Nevertheless, I persistently remain cautious and watchful
My stereo calls me
The allure of music beckons to me
But all of the records have been played before
However, every song has been experienced and enjoyed in the past
Dreaming of loving you
Envisioning a fantasy where I cherish and adore you
Waking and I don't love you anymore
Awakening to the realization that my affection for you has faded
So many nights together
We spent countless evenings in each other's company
Now I'm here alone
Yet now, I find myself in solitude
I wait for you one last time
I patiently await your presence for the final occasion
But I know that we can't go back
However, I am aware that returning to our past is impossible
I wake in the darkness
I emerge from slumber into an abyss of obscurity
But the footsteps are in my imagination
Yet, the sounds of footsteps are merely figments of my mind
My TV's white hissing
The television emits a dull, static noise
Has replaced all my midnight animation
Replacing my previous late-night excitement with monotony
I keep on looking over my shoulder
I continue to remain vigilant and cautious
I got a feeling our love is over
I possess a strong intuition that our love has concluded
But I keep on looking over my shoulder
Nevertheless, I persistently remain cautious and watchful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Holbrook Penniman
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