[Verse 1:]
If I could
I would dare
Feed your dreams
And starve your fears
If I could
Light the world
We could sit
And watch it burn
We could fall asleep inside the glow
[Chorus:]
So tell me what I gotta do to win you over
You’ll never have to wonder if you need another
You’ll never have to wonder if I understand
And every time you reach for me you’ll find a hand out
Ohhh
[Verse 2:]
If I could
Take you in
Feeling you deep
Beneath my skin
Then I could
Slip away
With you as a poison in my veins
I don’t wanna fall asleep alone
And wake up knowing that I died without the one
[Chorus: x2]
So tell me what I gotta do to win you over
You’ll never have to wonder if you need another
You’ll never have to wonder if I understand
And every time you reach for me you’ll find a hand out
Ohhh
[Ending:]
If I could
I would dare
Feed your dreams
And starve your fears…
Exploring Vulnerability and Devotion in “Over”
Blake Shelton’s “Over” is a heartfelt ballad that delves into the longing and vulnerability of giving everything for love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a narrator willing to go to any length to win over the person they love. Phrases like “feed your dreams and starve your fears” highlight a desire to nurture and protect a partner. The chorus is a plea for reassurance and commitment, promising unwavering support and understanding. Shelton’s emotional delivery amplifies the yearning embedded within each verse, making the listener feel the weight of unrequited affection and hope for reciprocation.
Song Credits
“Over” is performed by Blake Shelton. The song was written by Paul Jenkins and David Elliott, and released in 2011 under Warner Bros. Nashville.