Over Time
Willie Nelson & Lucinda Williams Lyrics

Overtime
This word is used to convey that the subject of the song's pain and heartache will fade away gradually with time and not all at once.

That's what they all tell me
Many people have informed the singer that it will take some time to move on from their heartbreak.

That's what they say to me
The subject of the song has heard this phrase from many people who are trying to comfort them regarding their heartbreak.

Overtime
Repeated again, this line serves as a reminder that the singer's pain won't leave them immediately.

Your blue eyes, your black eyelashes
The singer is reminiscing about the physical features of their lost love, highlighting their eyes and eyelashes.

The way you looked at life
The singer recalls their love's attitude towards life and how they viewed the world around them.

In your funny way
This phrase is used to describe how the subject of the song often had a humorous and quirky outlook on anything they came across.

I guess out of the blue
The singer will randomly think about their love from time to time, even when they least expect it.

You won't cross my mind
The singer hopes that, with time, their love will no longer dominate their thoughts or feelings.

And I'll get over you
This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song and serves as a reminder to the singer that they will eventually move on from their heartbreak.

Your pale skin, your sexy crooked teeth
The singer remembers more physical traits of their love, drawing attention to their pale skin and uniquely attractive crooked teeth.

The trouble you'd get in
This line is used to describe how the subject of the song often found themselves in puzzling or chaotic situations.

In your clumsy way
The subject of the song was seen as somewhat uncoordinated, adding to their playful and endearing nature.

I guess one afternoon
The singer believes that at some point in the future, they won't be bothered by thoughts of their love anymore.