Sarah Menescal is a rising star in the world of contemporary Bossa Nova. Th… Read Full Bio ↴Sarah Menescal is a rising star in the world of contemporary Bossa Nova. The artist began her singing career as a participant on the acclaimed Jazz and 90s where her take on the No Doubt hit Don't Speak set the bar for jazz versions. She soon realized that her true calling lay in the swinging beats of the Brazilian musical genre. Her first album released in 2014 found her applying bossa touches to a number of contemporary pop classics and the results were astounding. Sarah has since released two studio albums including 2016Çs Consequence of Love and plans to head out on tour for the first time. While she mainly works alone, Sarah can be found in the studio recording with James Farrelli , with whom she has worked on versions of Africa and Eye in the Sky.

Over My Shoulder
Sarah Menescal Lyrics

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Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye
Looking back over my shoulder
With an aching deep in my heart
I wish that we were starting over
Oh instead of drifting so far apart

Everybody told me you were leaving
Funny I should be the last to know
Baby please tell me that I'm dreaming
I just never want to let you go
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
Turning my heart over and over
I never wanted to say goodbye
I don't mind everybody laughing
But it's enough to make a grown man cry
Cos I can feel you slipping through my fingers
I don't even know the reason why
Every day it's a losing battle
Just to smile and hold my head up high
Could it be that we belong together
Baby won't you give me one more try
One more try
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye
Looking back over my shoulder
Oh with an aching feeling inside
Cutting me up, deeper and deeper
Fills me with a sadness that I can't hide
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed no no it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye

Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye

Overall Meaning

Sarah Menescal and Groove da Praia's song "Over My Shoulder" is a melancholic tune that explores the emotional turmoil one goes through after a break-up. The lyrics start with the singer looking back over their shoulder, seeing the look in their former lover's eyes, and feeling an ache in their heart. They still wish that they were starting over with their ex-partner instead of drifting apart. The singer then confesses that everyone else seemed to know that their partner was leaving before they did. They plead with their ex-lover to tell them that it's all a dream and that they don't have to say goodbye.

The lyrics take on an introspective tone, touching on the pain that comes with losing someone dear. The singer admits that they don't mind people laughing at them, but it's enough to make them cry when they realize that their love is slipping through their fingers. They don't even know the reason why their love ended or why they can't seem to move on. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer reminiscing about their love and expressing their regret in letting it go.

Overall, "Over My Shoulder" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and breakups. The lyrics are relatable, and the music video's serene scenery and dreamy vocals add to its wistful ambiance.

Line by Line Meaning

Looking back over my shoulder
Reflecting on the past and revisiting the memories

I can see that look in your eye
Recognizing the sadness in your eyes

I never dreamed it could be over
Not anticipating the end of the relationship

I never wanted to say goodbye
Not wanting to end the relationship

Looking back over my shoulder
Revisiting the memories and feeling the pain in the heart

With an aching deep in my heart
Feeling immense sadness and pain in the heart

I wish that we were starting over
Longing for a fresh start in the relationship

Oh instead of drifting so far apart
Regretting the distance that has grown in the relationship

Everybody told me you were leaving
Hearing about the end of the relationship from others

Funny I should be the last to know
Feeling surprised and hurt that you were not informed

Baby please tell me that I'm dreaming
Wishing that the end of the relationship was just a bad dream

I just never want to let you go
Holding onto the hope that the relationship can be saved

Turning my heart over and over
Feeling emotional turmoil and heartbreak

I don't mind everybody laughing
Not bothered by others laughing at the situation

But it's enough to make a grown man cry
Feeling so much pain and sadness that it brings tears

Cos I can feel you slipping through my fingers
Sensing that the relationship is slipping away

I don't even know the reason why
Not understanding why the relationship is coming to an end

Every day it's a losing battle
Struggling to cope with the end of the relationship

Just to smile and hold my head up high
Putting on a brave face and pretending everything is okay

Could it be that we belong together
Questioning whether the relationship is truly over

Baby won't you give me one more try
Begging for another chance to make things work

Oh with an aching feeling inside
Feeling immense sadness and pain inside

Cutting me up, deeper and deeper
Experiencing intense emotional pain and heartbreak

Fills me with a sadness that I can't hide
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to hide the emotions

I never dreamed no no it could be over
Feeling shocked and unable to accept that the relationship has ended

I never wanted to say goodbye
Feeling the pain of ending a relationship that was not wanted to end

Looking back over my shoulder
Reflecting on the past and the memories shared in the relationship

I can see that look in your eye
Realizing the sadness and pain in your eyes

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Michael Rutherford, Paul Melvin Carrack

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