“Good Night…”
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
Facing the End: An Honest Reflection
“Over Now” by Alice In Chains is a poignant reflection on closure and acceptance. The song’s lyrics focus on the complex emotions tied to endings—be it relationships, personal battles, or life chapters. The repetition of the phrase “we pay our debt sometime” suggests a reckoning, an acknowledgment that consequences and healing are inevitable. Through lines like “Could you stand right there, look me straight in the eye and say that it’s over now,” the band explores the difficulty of facing truth and the courage it takes to move forward. The song’s tone is bittersweet, balancing a sense of release with the lingering weight of what’s been lost.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell
- Release Year: 1995
- Label: Columbia Records