Not Over
dustbox Lyrics


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Why are you so shut up in your room all by yourself?
I just want you to tell me why.
If it's alright with you, I'll help.
It's hard to live in this kind of world without facing
problems.
The parades of lies on TV news.
School's gonna kill our personalities.
That's why I won't throw myself away.
Cuz that would be the end of me.
I won't throw myself away.
Cuz that would be the end of me.
If you still have hopes and dreams in your heart, it's
not over yet.

This time I have something that I want you to hear.
I was in the same situation once.
But look at me now, I'm doing fine.
I believe "Nothing is impossible, if you try damn hard".
Don't forget, see with child-like eyes.
Great times are waiting for...(you...)
Now, get up and start moving forward!(moving forward!)

I won't throw myself away.
Cuz that would be the end of me.
I won't throw myself away.
Cuz that would be the end of me.
If you still have hopes and dreams in your heart, it's
not over yet!

Look out!
What you've been grasping for lies in front of you.
What you've been grasping for lies in front of you.




What you've been grasping for...
So close you can almost reach it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Not Over" by Dustbox describe a message of hope and encouragement for those who are struggling with self-doubt, depression or any setbacks in life. The first verse asks a question of someone who is isolated and going through a tough time. The singer wants to know why the person is shutting themselves in their room, perhaps suggesting that by opening up to someone or expressing their problems, they may find relief. The next line shows that the singer is supportive in the person's situation and is willing to help.


The second verse addresses the difficulties of modern society and the problems it can create, such as lying media and a schooling system that doesn't encourage individuality. The chorus is the message of hope that the singer wants to convey to the listener. They say they won't give up or throw themselves away, and they don't want the listener to give up either. The message is to hold onto your dreams and hopes because it's not over yet. The third verse suggests that the singer has been through similar struggles before and that they are now in a better place. They tell the listener that nothing is impossible if they try hard and to look at things with child-like eyes, suggesting that they can find wonder and hope in the world around them. The end of the song encourages the listener to keep going and says that what they have been searching for is close enough to reach.


Overall, the song is an uplifting message to anyone going through a difficult situation that things can get better and encourages them to keep fighting. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, making it easy for listeners to relate to the message behind the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Why are you so shut up in your room all by yourself?
The artist wonders why the listener is isolating themselves in their room and wants them to communicate why.


I just want you to tell me why.
The artist wants the listener to express their emotions and feelings so that they can understand them better.


If it's alright with you, I'll help.
The artist offers to help the listener with their problems, but only if they are comfortable with receiving assistance.


It's hard to live in this kind of world without facing problems.
The artist acknowledges that life is difficult and everyone will face challenges and struggle at some point or another.


The parades of lies on TV news.
The artist is critical of the media for spreading false or misleading information to the public.


School's gonna kill our personalities.
The artist believes that the educational system may suppress individuality and creativity by enforcing conformity and obedience.


That's why I won't throw myself away.
The artist refuses to give up on themselves or their dreams, even when life gets tough.


Cuz that would be the end of me.
The artist emphasizes the importance of holding onto hope and staying resilient in the face of adversity, as giving up would mean losing their sense of self and purpose.


If you still have hopes and dreams in your heart, it's not over yet.
The artist reassures the listener that as long as they still have aspirations and goals, there's still a chance for them to succeed and find happiness.


This time I have something that I want you to hear.
The artist has a message they want to convey to the listener.


I was in the same situation once.
The artist can relate to the listener's struggles because they've experienced something similar.


But look at me now, I'm doing fine.
The artist is proof that one can overcome challenges and hardships and emerge stronger than before.


I believe "Nothing is impossible, if you try damn hard".
The artist has a positive outlook and believes that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.


Don't forget, see with child-like eyes.
The artist encourages the listener to maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity, just like a child, and to not let cynicism and pessimism take over.


Great times are waiting for...(you...)
The artist believes that the listener's future holds great potential and opportunities for happiness and success.


Now, get up and start moving forward!(moving forward!)
The artist urges the listener to take action and move forward, rather than stay stagnant or wallow in despair.


Look out!
The artist tells the listener to be aware and keep a lookout for what comes next.


What you've been grasping for lies in front of you.
The artist suggests that the listener's desires and goals may already be within their reach, if they just look around.


So close you can almost reach it
The artist emphasizes that the listener's dreams and aspirations may be just on the cusp of becoming a reality, and all they need is a little extra effort and perseverance.




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