Over the Hill
Journey Beyond Doubt: Agnes Obel's 'Over the Hill' Unveiled
Lyrics
Over the hill
Refers to reaching a certain age or stage in life, possibly suggesting maturity or experience.
I will be waiting on for you
Expresses a willingness to wait for someone, anticipating their return or presence.
I won't pretend
Asserts an honesty in not pretending or feigning emotions or significance.
That you don't mean nothing to me
Admits the deep emotional connection and importance of the person being addressed.
Come now
Repeatedly urges the person to return, emphasizing a strong desire for their presence.
Come now
-Come back now
-Come back now
-The doubt will creep
Suggests the gradual intrusion of uncertainty or skepticism into the situation.
And crawl in on you
Describes the insidious nature of doubt creeping in, possibly causing apprehension or concern.
The dark can leap
Implies the sudden arrival or onset of darkness or difficulties.
And fall upon you
Symbolizes the feeling of being overwhelmed or enveloped by darkness or problems.
Come back now
Reiterates the plea for the person to come back, indicating a persistent longing or need.
Come back now
-Let it be
Suggests acceptance or resignation towards a situation or circumstance.
Let it go
Encourages the act of releasing or relinquishing something, letting it go.
Let it fall
Further emphasizes the act of allowing things to happen or unfold naturally.
Let it blow
-Let it come
Repeats the idea of letting go and allowing things to take their course.
Let it go
-Let it fall
Reinforces the idea of accepting outcomes, regardless of what they may be.
We will know
Reflects a sense of eventual understanding or clarity about a situation.
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