I Know It's Over

Expressing a sense of despair and burial metaphorically, feeling overwhelmed and defeated.

Entering an empty bed, possibly signifying loneliness or the end of a relationship.

Resigned acknowledgment that words are not enough to express the emotional pain.

Despite knowing the relationship is over, there is a desperate clinging to it.

Feeling lost and uncertain about where to turn after the relationship's end.

Expression of emotional distress.

Repetition of the burial metaphor, intensifying the sense of despair.

Describing the destructive urges of the sea and a knife, questioning if anyone can offer help.

The knife wants to slit me

Do you think you can help me?

Addressing the bride, groom, and a third person, emphasizing the need for kindness in relationships.

Handsome groom, give her room

Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly

(Though she needs you

More than she loves you)

Despite awareness of the end, there's a persistent emotional attachment and uncertainty about moving on.

I don't know where else I can go

Over and over and over and over

Repetition of the word "over" in a melodic way, underscoring the emotional weight.

Reflecting on the unrealized potential of the relationship, expressing the emotional reality in the heart.

And it never really began

But in my heart it was so real

Recalling a conversation questioning the singer's loneliness despite perceived qualities.

"If you're so funny

Then why are you on your own tonight ?

And if you're so clever

Then why are you on your own tonight ?

If you're so very entertaining

Then why are you on your own tonight ?

If you're so very good-looking

Why do you sleep alone tonight ?

A repeated expression of knowing.

Describing the loneliness and the contrast with others in each other's arms.

That's why you're on your own tonight

With your triumphs and your charms

While they're in each other's arms..."

Contrasting the ease of negative emotions with the strength required for positive ones.

It's so easy to hate

It takes strength to be gentle and kind

Repetition of "over," emphasizing the finality of the situation.

Reiterating the contrast between laughter and hatred versus the difficulty of being gentle and kind.

It's so easy to hate

It takes guts to be gentle and kind

Over, over

Acknowledging the natural and real nature of love, but highlighting its absence in the singer's situation.

But not for you, my love

Not tonight, my love

Repeating the idea that love is natural and real but not applicable to the singer's circumstances.

But not for such as you and I, my love

Repeating the burial metaphor, emphasizing the weight of despair and resignation.

Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head

Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head

Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my ...

Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head

Oh Mother, I can even feel the soil falling over my head

Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head

Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my...