Over Now
Alice in Chains
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Yeah, it's over now But I can breathe somehow When it's all worn out I'd rather go without You know its been on my mind Could you stand right there Look me straight in the eye and say That it's over now We pay our debt sometime Well it's over now Yet I can see somehow When its all gone wrong It's hard to be so strong You know its been on my mind Could you stand right there Look me straight in the eye and say That it's over now We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime Guess it's over now I seem alive somehow When it's out of sight Just wait and do your time You know its been on my mind Could I stand right here Look myself in the eye and say That it's over now We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime
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Written by: Layne Staley, Sean Kinney, Jerry Cantrell
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Over Now" is a song by Alice in Chains, an American rock band that was formed in Seattle in 1987.
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Album ClassificationThis song is from the band's self-titled album, also known as "Alice in Chains" or "Three-Legged Dog Album," which was released on November 7, 1995.
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Genre SpecificationAlice in Chains is known for their distinctive vocal style, and "Over Now" is an exemplary showcase of their blend of grunge, heavy metal, and acoustic rock.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Jerry Cantrell, the band's lead guitarist, about the end of his relationship with a longtime girlfriend.
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Song Length"Over Now" is the final track on the album and is noted for being one of the longest songs in their discography, clocking in at almost seven minutes.
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Album SuccessThe self-titled album featuring "Over Now" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been certified double platinum.
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Unplugged Performance"Over Now" was also performed by Alice in Chains in their acclaimed MTV Unplugged concert, adding a more haunting and intimate vibe to the song.
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Lyric MeaningThe lyrics of "Over Now" are significant as they reflect the tumultuous moments of the band, signifying an end of an era or period.
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Song ReceptionThe song remains one of the band's most iconic tracks, appreciated by fans for its profound lyrics and melodic strength.
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Tragic ContextThe song carries a poignant undertone as it was part of the last studio album recorded with lead vocalist Layne Staley, who battled drug addiction and eventually passed away in 2002.
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Version DifferencesThe studio version includes a bugle call "Taps" at the end of the song, while the unplugged version does not.
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Tour FactIt was the closing song for the last concert Alice in Chains did with Layne Staley which was on July 3, 1996, at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.
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