Over
Selena Gomez
The Bittersweet End of Love: Selena Gomez's 'Over'
Selena Gomez's song 'Over' delves into the emotional turmoil and complexity of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night filled with regret, confusion, and the inevitable realization that the relationship is over. The repetition of the word 'over' throughout the song emphasizes the finality and the emotional weight of this realization. Gomez's use of phrases like 'Stay up too done' and 'I can't go home again now' suggests a night of partying and escapism, where the protagonist is trying to avoid facing the painful truth of the breakup.
The song also explores the conflicting emotions that come with the end of a relationship. Lines like 'Tell me if this is the part when we both will live forever' and 'Wish you was, so, so, so over' highlight the internal struggle between wanting to hold on to the good memories and the need to move on. The lyrics 'Kiss me on, party on the fly' and 'There's a party that bellow' suggest a desperate attempt to find solace in temporary distractions, but ultimately, there is 'nothing left of the everything we want.' This line poignantly captures the emptiness and loss that follow the end of a meaningful relationship.
Gomez's raw and honest portrayal of heartbreak is further emphasized in the lines 'Walk through the dark, you'll see that I've been crying' and 'Should have denied and maybe dash this boring.' These lyrics reveal the vulnerability and pain that come with the end of love, as well as the regret of not having acted differently. The song's chorus, with its repetitive 'O-o-o-over,' serves as a cathartic release, allowing the listener to feel the full weight of the emotional journey. 'Over' is a powerful exploration of the end of a relationship, capturing the bittersweet mix of sorrow, regret, and the faint hope of moving on.