Over And OverNelly/Tim McGraw Lyrics

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'Cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againAnd I can't keep

Picturing you with himAnd it hurts so badYeah, 'cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againI replay itOver and over againAnd I can't take it(Yeah) I can't shake it, no

I can't wait to see youwant to see if you still got thatLook in your eyeThat one you had for meBefore we said our goodbyesAnd it's a shame that weGotta spend our timeBeing mad about the same thingsOver and over againAbout the same thingOver and over again

Oh, but I think she's leavin'Aw, man, she's leavin' And I don't know what else to do(Can't go on not lovin' you)

'Cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againAnd I can't keepPicturing you with himAnd it hurts so badYeah, 'cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againI replay itOver and over again(yeah) and I can't take it(yeah) I can't shake it, no

I remember the day you leftI remember the last breathYou took right in front of meWhen you said that you would leaveI was too damn stubborn to try to stop youOr say anythingBut I see clearly nowAnd this choice I made keepsPlayin' in my headOver and over againIt play in my headOver and over again

Oh, I think she's leavin'Aw, man, she's leavin' And I don't know what else to do(I Can't go on not lovin' you)

'Cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againAnd I can't keepPicturing you with himAnd it hurts so badYeah, 'cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againI replay itOver and over againAnd I can't take itI can't shake it, no

Now that I realizeThat I'm going downFrom all this pain youPut me throughEvery time I close my eyes (woo)I lock it downOh, I can't go on not lovin' you

'Cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againAnd I can't keepPicturing you with himAnd it hurts so badYeah, 'cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againI replay itOver and over againAnd I can't take itI can't shake it

'Cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againAnd I can't keepPicturing you with himAnd it hurts so badYeah, 'cause it's all in my headI think about itOver and over againI replay itOver and over againAnd I can't take itI can't shake it, no

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Over and over again'Cause it's all in my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Over and Over" by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw speak of the pain of a broken relationship, and the memories that keep replaying in one's mind long after the relationship has ended. The singer is hurting badly as he can't shake off the images of his ex-partner with someone else. It's clear that he's still deeply in love with her but the memories of their relationship haunt him day in and day out, leaving him feeling helpless and hopeless.

The chorus line echoes throughout the song, with the singer lamenting about how he can't get over his lost love, the lyrics serving as a mantra of sorts for the pain and sadness that he can't control. His regret and sorrow are palpable in his vocals, making the ache and agony feel real and relatable. Whether it's the memories of her last breath or her leaving with someone else, the singer can't escape the pain of it all, playing the same scenes over and over in his head.

The lyrics of "Over and Over" are a reminder of the aftermath of many relationships, the pain that lingers long after the love has gone, and the memories that replay in our minds, refusing to let us move forward. Despite it all, the singer remains hopeful that he may reunite with his lost love, only to end the song accepting that he can't go on without her love.

Line by Line Meaning

'Cause it's all in my headThe singer is stuck in his own thoughts about the past relationship and can't seem to move forward.

I think about itThe singer is constantly reflecting on the past relationship and its impact on his life.

Over and over againThe singer is stuck in a cycle of repetitive thoughts and actions, unable to break free from the past relationship.

And I can't keepThe singer is struggling to avoid the painful memories and emotions associated with the past relationship.

Picturing you with himThe singer is tormented by thoughts of his former partner being with someone else.

And it hurts so badThe singer is experiencing intense emotional pain as a result of the past relationship.

Yeah, 'cause it's all in my headThe singer realizes that the source of his pain is his own thoughts, memories, and feelings.

I replay itThe singer is constantly replaying moments from the past relationship in his mind.

And I can't take itThe singer is unable to cope with the negative emotions that are triggered by memories of the past relationship.

Yeah,I can't shake it, noDespite his efforts, the singer is unable to shake off the lingering effects of the past relationship.

I can't wait to see youDespite the pain of the past relationship, the singer still has some lingering feelings for his former partner and desires to reconnect.

Want to see if you still got thatThe singer is curious to see if his former partner still has feelings for him or if he has been replaced.

Look in your eyeThe singer wants to see if there is still a spark of love or passion between him and his former partner.

That one you had for meThe singer is hoping to rekindle the love that he and his former partner once shared.

Before we said our goodbyesThe singer recalls the moment when he and his former partner parted ways, and yearns for a chance to amend those bridges.

And it's a shame that weThe singer laments the fact that the relationship ended and that he and his former partner are no longer together.

Gotta spend our timeDespite the pain, the singer is still spending a lot of time dwelling on the past relationship.

Being mad about the same thingsThe singer is still angry about the same issues that contributed to the deterioration of the past relationship.

About the same thingThe singer is still frustrated over the same problems that plagued his past relationship, and feels powerless to change them.

Oh but I think she's leaving onDespite his desire to reconnect with his former partner, the singer senses that she is already moving on with her life.

And she's leaving hereThe singer is distraught at the realization that his former partner is leaving him in the past, and moving on to new opportunities.

And I don't know what else to doThe singer is at a loss as to how to move forward with his life, now that his former partner is gone for good.

(Can't go on not loving you)The singer admits that he is still in love with his former partner and can't seem to let go.

Now that I realizeThe singer has finally come to terms with the fact that he still loves his former partner, despite the difficulties they have faced.

That I'm going downThe singer is descending into a deeper level of sadness and despair, as he struggles to come to terms with the past relationship.

From all this pain youThe past relationship has caused the singer immense pain and suffering over the years.

Put me throughThe singer blames his former partner for causing him so much emotional turmoil and difficulty over the years.

Every time I close my eyesThe singer is unable to escape his thoughts and memories of the past relationship, even when he is asleep.

I lock it downThe singer is trying to control his emotions and keep his pain and sadness from overwhelming him.

Oh, I can't go on not loving youThe singer realizes that he can't continue to live his life without his former partner, and desperately wants to reunite with her.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.Written by: Cornell Haynes, James Darrell Hargrove, Jayson Riley Bridges

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