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Over Your Heart
Rob Crow Lyrics
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It's over your heart
It's easy to spot
It's easy to find
There
It's in your apartment
That hidden compartment
Same emotion as you
I'm on a medicated postcard
There's an enemy encroachment
There's an easy way to deal with that
With a wingspan of five miles
Named for the whole five thousand
There's no need to pad locks
There's no sign of phantoms
They're all wearing the same socks
Kind of relapse
Numbered buildings
The same stock never feed that
And if you stay one more
I'll leave with you
Here
It's something too far
It's out of your sight
You're out of your mind
There
Where nothing is spoken
Cause something is broken
There just isn't time
There's a strange itching
Up inside your head
Some remains
Something will exude from there
You should really learn to use a telephone
The lyrics to Rob Crow's song "Over Your Heart" touch on the theme of inner turmoil, mental health struggles, and the difficulty in communicating our emotions to others. The repeated use of the word "there" throughout the song refers to the different places where these struggles manifest themselves. The first verse talks about how it is easy to spot someone's pain if we pay attention, but sometimes it can be hidden away like a "hidden compartment" in someone's apartment. The second verse talks about the internal struggles that we face - the "itching up inside our heads" and the "something broken" within us that we may not vocalize to others because there "isn't time".
The chorus, "same emotion as you, I'm on a medicated postcard", suggests that the singer may be feeling disconnected from others, and may be trying to connect with others by describing their situation in a letter or postcard. The bridge of the song uses phrases like "enemy encroachment" and "wingspan of five miles" to suggest the singer is feeling overwhelmed and anxious. However, the last line of the song, "you should really learn to use a telephone" reminds us that sometimes the best way to connect with others is through direct communication.
Overall, "Over Your Heart" is a poignant exploration of the struggles we all may face with our mental health, and the difficulty in communicating these struggles to others.
Line by Line Meaning
There
Referring to something that is present or identified
It's over your heart
Something that is easily noticed and found over the heart
It's easy to spot
The object that is over the heart is noticeable or easily identifiable
It's easy to find
The object that is over the heart can be easily discovered
There
Referring to something that is present or identified
It's in your apartment
The object is located in the apartment
That hidden compartment
It is hidden in a secret or concealed space
That part of a line
It is a fraction or section of something larger
Same emotion as you
Experiencing the same feelings as another person
I'm on a medicated postcard
Taking medication or feeling out of touch with reality
There's an enemy encroachment
A threat is approaching or getting closer
There's an easy way to deal with that
There is a simple solution to address the threat
With a wingspan of five miles
Referencing a large bird like a condor, this indicates the size or reach of the solution
Named for the whole five thousand
This name symbolizes completeness or entirety
There's no need to pad locks
There is no need to use extra security measures
There's no sign of phantoms
There are no supernatural entities or imagined apparitions present
They're all wearing the same socks
Others are conforming or following a prescribed path
Kind of relapse
A return to a previous state or pattern
Numbered buildings
Referring to an institutional or bureaucratic structure
The same stock never feed that
Following a standard path will not bring satisfaction or fulfillment
And if you stay one more
If the person remains in their present situation for too long
I'll leave with you
The singer will accompany or join the person
Here
Referring to something that is present or nearby
It's something too far
This object or idea is out of reach or beyond comprehension
It's out of your sight
The object or idea cannot be seen or perceived
You're out of your mind
The person is outside of their usual state or acting irrationally
There
Referring to something that is present or identified
Where nothing is spoken
There is silence or no communication occurring
Cause something is broken
A problem or issue is present that is hindering communication or understanding
There just isn't time
There is a limited amount of time available to address the issue
There's a strange itching
A sensation or feeling that is unusual or uncomfortable
Up inside your head
This feeling is occurring within the person's mind
Some remains
Something lingers or persists
Something will exude from there
An output, substance or energy will come from that feeling or sensation
You should really learn to use a telephone
A sarcastic or ironic piece of advice about the importance of communication and taking action
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ZeroDiscordGaming
2:30-2:51 is my favorite part, I love the extra guitar melody
Approachable1
this is guy does nothing wrong in my book, pure genious
Zack P
Approachable1 you have no moral compass. He's a satanist.
suicidesqueeze
my favorite song on the album.
ronnyrizat
he is incredible
Russell Paloor
His choice of melody is so fuckin beautiful.
TheOrangeSublime3
so underrated
Sas Quatch
I had no idea your roots went back to early 90s. glad you stuck with what you love, I hear a lot of Goblin in this track 👌
Sun Lord
Such a cool song
Prophet Six
This song is so satisfying to listen to.