I Know It's Over
I Know It's Over

Jeff Buckley - I Know It's Over Lyrics

May 21, 2007
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I Know It's Over Lyrics

Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
And as I climb into an empty bed, oh well, enough said
I know it's over still I cling, I don't know where else I can go, over and over
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
You see the sea wants to take me, the knife wants to slit me
Do you think you can help me
Sad veiled bride please be happy, handsome groom give her room
Loud loutish lover treat her kindly though she needs you
More than she loves you
I know it's over, still I cling
I don't know where else I can go, over, over

I know it's over and it never really began but in my heart it was so real
And she even spoke to me and said
If you're so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so clever why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so very entertaining why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so very good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?
I know, 'cause tonight is just like any other night, that's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms, while they're in each other's arms
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate it takes strength to be gentle
And kind, over, over, over

It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate it takes guts to be gentle
And kind, over and over
Love is natural and real, but not for you my love not tonight my love
Love is natural and real, but not for such as you and I my love, 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 head, oh yes
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 head
Mother, I can feel

Writer(s): Steven Morrissey, Johnny Marr
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally performed 'I Know It's Over'?

    'I Know It's Over' was originally performed by the English rock band The Smiths. It is the third track on their third studio album, 'The Queen Is Dead,' released in 1986.

  2. Did Jeff Buckley frequently perform 'I Know It's Over' live?

    Yes, Jeff Buckley frequently performed 'I Know It's Over' live in his shows. A notable cover of the song was recorded by him in 1995.

  3. Who wrote the lyrics for 'I Know It's Over'?

    The lyrics for 'I Know It's Over' were written by Steven Morrissey, the lead vocalist of The Smiths.

  4. Was there originally supposed to be additional instrumentation in 'I Know It's Over'?

    Yes, the song was originally meant to have a trumpet during the refrain at the end, but this idea was ultimately scrapped.

  5. What was Johnny Marr's reaction to Morrissey's vocal performance on the original track?

    Johnny Marr described witnessing Morrissey’s vocal performance on 'I Know It's Over' as 'one of the highlights of my life.' He felt it was a powerful and memorable moment.

  6. What publication ranked 'I Know It's Over' among the Smiths' songs, and what was its rank?

    In 2017, Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone placed 'I Know It's Over' at number three in his ranking of 73 songs by The Smiths.

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