Come On Over
Strollers Lyrics

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Do you want a piece of my time
Or a piece
Of my mind
Bare another chip on my shoulder
My blanket so you don't get cold
Oh Oh
Do you want to cover your eyes
Do you want to see through mine

Taking my darkest years
So you don't disappear

[Chorus:]

I'll give you
All of me
Then I can walk away
Free from the weight of the world that believes
So come on, come on

Do you really want my arms
So you can hold- my hand
Take the skin off of my back
Take the feet from under me
So you can- stand
Take in all the people I like
Break in all my sunny skies
And I will take all of your rain
For the ones you hate

I'll give you
All of me
Then I can walk away
Free from the weight of the world that believes
But you can't even see

That I'm failing to breathe
So come on- come, come, come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Strollers’s song Come On Over harbor a deep sense of vulnerability and longing for intimacy. It shows a person being asked if they want a piece of their time or a piece of their mind, showing that they have opened up themselves to the idea of being with someone. However, in the lines “bare another chip on my shoulder, my blanket so you don’t get cold,” it feels like they might be reluctant to give in completely as they don't want to be hurt again.

Later on, they sing about how they might give up everything they have to offer, including their arms, skin, and even the people they like to make the other person happy. They seem to be willing to do anything, but they crave something in return. They say, "I'm failing to breathe,” which implies that they need someone else to make them feel alive again.

Overall, the lyrics to Come On Over showcase the power of love and the lengths one might go to be with someone they care about. It highlights the yearning within oneself to give their all, but also the fear of being hurt in the process.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you want a piece of my time
Are you interested in spending time with me?

Or a piece of my mind
Or do you want to know what I'm thinking?

Bare another chip on my shoulder
I'm already carrying a heavy burden, don't add to it.

My blanket so you don't get cold
But I'll still be there for you when you need warmth and comfort.

Do you want to cover your eyes
Do you want to avoid facing reality?

Do you want to see through mine
Or do you want to understand my perspective?

Taking my darkest years
I'll share my struggles and pain with you.

So you don't disappear
So you don't abandon me at my lowest point.

I'll give you all of me
I'm willing to give everything I have to offer.

Then I can walk away
But after that, I need to prioritize my own well-being.

Free from the weight of the world that believes
I want to escape the pressure and expectations of society.

So come on, come on
If you're ready for this, let's do it.

Do you really want my arms
Do you want me to comfort and support you?

So you can hold my hand
Do you want my companionship?

Take the skin off of my back
I'm willing to sacrifice everything for you.

Take the feet from under me
I'll let you have control over my life.

So you can stand
As long as you're able to keep going, I'll follow.

Take in all the people I like
I'll share my loved ones and interests with you.

Break in all my sunny skies
And I'll let you witness my happiest moments.

And I will take all of your rain
I'll be there for you even in your darkest times.

For the ones you hate
I'll support you even when it's not easy.

But you can't even see
But you don't understand the sacrifices I'm making.

That I'm failing to breathe
I'm struggling to keep going under the weight of it all.

So come on, come, come, come on
But despite it all, I'm still willing to try if you are too.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ASH HOWES, DEBRA ANNE ANDREW COWEN, MARTIN PETER HARRINGTON

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