Over And Over
~Morcheeba~ Lyrics


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This will not be easy to say
This might be hard to hear
If I could do it any other way I would
But I have to come clear

If I close my eyes, maybe it will all disappear
Disappointing clouds, maybe they won't interfere
All the faults and failures
Betray the day when the
Cowardly excuses get in the way of wanting more

Dawn of the day and we're done
Missing something
Now we can say it's over
Endings begin With an awful lot of maybes
Let's make a start at goodbye

You acted as you did
Like a selfish little bitch
A sad ghost spilling my blood on the carpet
The more I give the less I understand Why I'm here

No great surprise
Words I needed to hear
With all the signs
Breaking won't be severe
Anxious complex feelings Enter the frame as we
Stoke the fire but can't sustain the flame
To make it roar

Dawn of the day and we're done
Missing something
Now we can say it's over
Endings begin With an awful lot of maybes
Let's make a start at goodbye

Gone as the days with sun
Times a'wasting
Now we can say it's over
When we're caught
Between that rock and hard place
Let's make a start at goodbye




Between that rock and hard place
Make a start at goodbye

Overall Meaning

"Over and Over" by Morcheeba is a song about a relationship that has become stagnant and unfulfilling. The singer acknowledges that it is not easy to come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and they must say goodbye. They express their disappointment and frustration with their partner's selfish behavior and inability to understand the singer's needs. The singer also reflects on their own faults and failures in the relationship, including their cowardly excuses that have hindered their ability to want more from the relationship. The singer ultimately comes to the realization that it is time to end things and move on, even though it may be a painful process.


The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the singer's emotions and the state of the relationship. The idea of disappointing clouds interfering suggests a sense of hopelessness and frustration. The line, "A sad ghost spilling my blood on the carpet" create a powerful image of emotional pain and loss. The repetition of the phrase "dawn of the day" in the chorus reinforces the idea of a new beginning and the need to move forward with the breakup.


Line by Line Meaning

This will not be easy to say
Acknowledging that what will be said is difficult


This might be hard to hear
Warns that what will be said might be unpleasant


If I could do it any other way I would
Expressing a desire to share the information in a different, easier way


But I have to come clear
Acknowledging the need to share the truth


If I close my eyes, maybe it will all disappear
Expressing a sense of denial or unwillingness to face reality


Disappointing clouds, maybe they won't interfere
Suggesting that external factors may not play a role in the situation


All the faults and failures
Referring to past mistakes and shortcomings


Betray the day when the
Highlighting how these faults can impact the present moment


Cowardly excuses get in the way of wanting more
Pointing out the ways in which excuses hold someone back from achieving their goals


Dawn of the day and we're done
A new day has begun and the relationship (or situation) is over


Missing something
Feeling a sense of loss or emptiness


Now we can say it's over
Acknowledging that the situation has come to an end


Endings begin With an awful lot of maybes
Highlighting the uncertainty that comes with starting a new chapter


Let's make a start at goodbye
Suggesting that it's time to move on and say farewell


You acted as you did
Calling out someone's behavior or actions


Like a selfish little bitch
Using harsh language to describe how the person acted


A sad ghost spilling my blood on the carpet
A metaphor for feeling hurt or betrayed


The more I give the less I understand Why I'm here
Feeling confused or lost despite one's efforts


No great surprise
Not unexpected


Words I needed to hear
Acknowledging that certain words are necessary for closure or healing


With all the signs
Highlighting the many indications that something needed to change


Breaking won't be severe
Suggesting that the ending won't be too difficult or painful


Anxious complex feelings Enter the frame as we
Describing a range of emotions that are felt during this time


Stoke the fire but can't sustain the flame
Working to keep something going but unable to maintain it


Dawn of the day and we're done
A new day has begun and the relationship (or situation) is over


Missing something
Feeling a sense of loss or emptiness


Now we can say it's over
Acknowledging that the situation has come to an end


Endings begin With an awful lot of maybes
Highlighting the uncertainty that comes with starting a new chapter


Let's make a start at goodbye
Suggesting that it's time to move on and say farewell


Gone as the days with sun
Referring to the passage of time and how quickly things can change


Times a'wasting
Urging to take action before it's too late


Now we can say it's over
Acknowledging that the situation has come to an end


When we're caught Between that rock and hard place
Describing a difficult situation or decision


Let's make a start at goodbye
Suggesting that it's time to move on and say farewell


Between that rock and hard place
Again referring to the difficult situation




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ross Godfrey, Skye Edwards, Brad Barr

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lucigaiah

" Waking to these sounds again
I wonder how I'll sleep
Passing out is taking off into the stubborn deep
I'd like to meet a human who makes it all seem clear
To work out all these cycles and why I'm standing here
I'm falling
Over and over and over and over again now
Calling and over and over and over and over again now
Running through my life right now
I don't regret a thing
The things I do just make me laugh and make me wanna drink
I'd like to meet a mad man who makes it all seem sane
To work out all these troubles and what there is to gain
I'm falling
Over and over and over and over again now
Calling and over and over and over and over again now

Projecting what I want is always hard to know
But when it comes between my sights I'll let the damage show
I'd like to meet a space man, who's got it going on
Sailing through the stars at night 'til our world is gone
I'm falling
Over and over and over and over again now
Calling and over and over and over and over again now
Over and over and over and over again now
Calling and over and over and over and over again now "



All comments from YouTube:

@slitina

Samotáři or loners movie... This track is most iconic piece of artwork they made... by my opinion...😍Simply love it!

@joegeorgeskateboarding4270

Mum loved this before she passed away, beautiful song just like her x

@LexCreeps

+Joe George I'm sorry for your loss <3

@DarkStarHearts

I just lost my Daddy <3 hugs

@DubElementMusic

i loss both :/

@TheTonypolony

Beautiful

@alphonsesenjutsu

I Don't Know your Mum but if she used to listen to this song JUST PROVES to me that she was a GREAT Soul just like Morcheeba. So I WISH your Mum to REST IN PEACE & PARADISE #TakeCare💯

@radekhulva4854

Samotáři forever

@hyperborea9282

This poetry makes all my relatiinship breaks vivid and alive. Its pain. To suffer. To survive and find a meaning in the suffering

@salod

in my opinion "big calm" is the best album they made!! I love it and this song is absolutely great, one of my favourites...

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