Over You
Over You Lyrics
Artist(Band):Daughtry
Now that it's all said and done,
I can't believe you were the one
To build me up and tear me down,
Like an old abandoned house.
What you said when you left
Just left me cold and out of breath.
I fell too far, was in way too deep.
Guess I let you get the best of me.
Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.
You took a hammer to these walls,
Dragged the memories down the hall,
Packed your bags and walked away.
There was nothing I could say.
And when you slammed the front door shut,
A lot of others opened up,
So did my eyes so I could see
That you never were the best for me.
Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.
Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
Well I'm putting my heart back together,
'Cause I got over you.
Well I got over you.
I got over you.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
i got over you.
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I finally figured out why Im so inlove with this song despite the fact that I cant pick up any romantic experience from my collection, to relate to it. Tonight, I learned why.
Its still about a man I used to love. I still do.
I still do, but after some time, he seems to be farther and farther. He's more out of reach now. Like a vision fading away, not only from my grasp, but also from my sight. Right now, him, and all the concept of "that" word I have knitted carefully in my fantasy, are far from reality. Then I finally realized, yeah, its really never meant to be.
I might never know the answers to the questions. I might never understand the reasons why we ended up like this. I just want you to know that Im sorry for causing you pain. For falling way behind your expectations. Im sorry if the mere mention of my name caused you bitterness or shame. Im sincerely sorry, for being a living evidence of the past you've tried so hard to run away from. And Im sorry too, that we have not had the chance to get to know each other on a more personal level, the way people in this relationship do. We've judged each other so quickly. We've acted immaturely and let the opinions of people around us influence our thoughts without even "giving the benefit of a doubt". Human nature. I cant blame you, same as you cant and shouldnt blame me. We're just simply victims of the situation.
I want to thank you, too. Iam here, Iam living, breathing, though struggling, Im still here. I wouldnt be here, if not for you. Breathe of life, the strength, the genes, the new found self-respect, and everything that Iam now. I might not be the smartest, the sweetest, the best person to make you proud. I might be a disgrace, a mistake in your life. But for me, iam the strongest, amongst "everyone" else. Surviving a ride that went over life and death is no joke. Im glad to get out of it in one piece, and half alive. That's just my perception.
Last year, I was unconsciously in the process of letting you go. And now, I finally have. You and I, dont belong to each other. You belong to another. My respect goes to you. For being the family man that you are. Looking at you from a distance, I knew, deep in here, that it would've been a great pleasure for me, if we had the chance to be "normal". You would forever be in my pedestal. And I say this with much respect, devoid of sarcasm or bitterness or regret. You would always be that man in my life.
True enough, Daughtry couldnt have said it any better, I've spent all these years, putting my heart back together. No need for theories, arguments, or war of the words. I've set you free. I've set myself free. In case you ever wonder about me, please dont. I will have a good life, I assure you that. Maybe not the best as compared to yours and what you have achieved, but mine will be good. I will do whatever it takes to make myself proud of me. I have shamed myself and all the people who love me enough already, and maybe, making myself proud of myself, would be a better goal.
You run in my veins. You are half the blood in my heart. 50% of the reason why Im here. You are my origin. You are my history. And I will respect that fact just as much as I respect you. But I guess, all that ends here. Let's spare ourselves and "everyone" else that haunting pain. Let's all learn to let go. I have. I have learned to define myself as someone other than my past.
Best of the coming years is my heart's solemn prayer for you, my love.
And to you, you are very blessed, for you have the man I loved all my life. Your letters, provided me all the closure I needed. Take care of the man we both worship.
I know I've said this before, but for sure, this one's final.
Goodbye.