Over And Over
The Death Lyrics
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An eldered man with storm clouds setting in his eyes
He counts the sands of time remembering day's gone by
It seemed like yesterday before it washed away
Hey don't wait for me there
Just find your own way
Hey don't wait for me there
The widow's life ticks out like clockwork
A thousand tears she's cried a hundred time's before
But now that he is gone, she's ready to move on
It all just fell away, it seems like yesterday
Hey don't wait for me there
Just find your own way
Hey don't wait for me there
'Cause I'll be there soon enough
I'll be there soon enough
Hey don't wait for me there
Just find your own way
Hey don't wait for me there
'Cause I'll be there soon enough
The lyrics to The Death's song "Over And Over" depict two individuals dealing with loss and the passing of time. The first verse focuses on an elderly man who is reminiscing about his past and acknowledging that time is running out. His eyes are described as having storm clouds, symbolizing the sense of doom and despair that comes from being at the end of one's life. He is counting the sands of time and remembering the days gone by; however, it all seems to have washed away like it was just yesterday. The man is alone and broken, which could suggest that he has no one to share his experiences with and perhaps regrets not establishing meaningful connections earlier in life.
The second verse shifts to a widow whose life seems to be on a clock that never stops ticking. She has cried a thousand tears before, but now that her significant other is gone, she is ready to move on from the pain. Everything just fell away, and it seems like yesterday that she was with her loved one. The repetition of "hey don't wait for me there" is a reminder that time waits for no one and people should take charge of their own lives instead of waiting for others. The message behind the lyrics is that we should cherish each moment with the people we love without taking them for granted because time is fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
All perched alone he sits there broken
A man, who no longer has anyone around him, sits alone, shattered and desolate
An eldered man with storm clouds setting in his eyes
An aging man whose eyes show the turmoil and darkness he carries within
He counts the sands of time remembering day's gone by
He spends his days reminiscing about the past, trying to preserve every moment that has slipped away
It seemed like yesterday before it washed away
Time passes so quickly that what feels like yesterday is now just a distant memory
The widow's life ticks out like clockwork
The widow's life is mundane and predictable, like the ticking of a clock
A thousand tears she's cried a hundred time's before
The widow has wept so much over the years that her tears are now repetitive and lack meaning
But now that he is gone, she's ready to move on
Without her loved one by her side, she is prepared to move forward and make a fresh start
It all just fell away, it seems like yesterday
All the good times spent together with the loved one have vanished, and those memories seem like yesterday
Hey don't wait for me there
Don't hold back, continue on your own path
Just find your own way
Carve out your own individual journey
I'll be there soon enough
There is no need to worry as I will be joining you shortly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IVAN MOODY, JASON HOOK, JEREMY SPENCER, MATTHEW SNELL, THOMAS JASON GRINSTEAD, ZOLTAN BATHORY, ZOLTAN BATHROY
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thatsbollox
Has been a bad day for Australia. Rod Marsh Shane Warne and a terrible day in the field at Rawalpindi. Life is strange, but we can feel lucky that tomorrow brings a fresh new day.
I understand Shoaib was good mates with Shane, but its still good to see him looking well despite the sadness.
Great day for Pakistan. Loving this series. Love from Mosman Cricket Club in Sydney.
Manzar Khan
OMG...legend is gone now forever...! He was not that old..My heart is crying.. OMG
SRKK K
My heartful condolences 🌼 to Shane Warne R.I.P🙏
Eshaanaariz Khn
Love you shane warne legend, we as Pakistanis are hurting sir you left so young, I'm trying to say words but I'm so emotional and hurting sir, were in mourning with your family legend my condolences to the warne family, Australia and the cricket fraternity. Pakistan is hurting because we lost a son, a father the engima the superstar, your Australian, were pakistani we feel so hollow legend. As the great Michael holding said there's one race the human race you was the guy who loved the human race regardless of creed, colour and religion. Love you sir love from Pakistan
Arka Sarkar
What a player no doubt he is best leg spinner all time I am Indian no doubt
SRKK K
Legend Shane Warne was captain of IPL Rajasthan royals and won first edition of IPL...
Manzoor Ahmed
Ahh shane warn I miss you 😭 😔
knock gaming
Miss the legend forever
Hashim Gull
So sad