“I’ll Be Over You (When The Grass Grows Over Me)” is one of those country classics that hits you right in the heart. It’s a song that speaks to the kind of deep, unshakeable love that doesn’t just fade away with time. The title alone tells you everything you need to know—this isn’t just about heartbreak; it’s about a love so strong that the only way to get over it is to be laid to rest.
This song captures the raw, lingering pain of losing someone you’ve loved with everything you have. It’s the kind of love that leaves a mark, the kind that doesn’t just disappear after a few months or years. The lyrics are straightforward, yet they carry an emotional weight that resonates with anyone who’s ever had their heart broken. When the singer croons about the grass growing over him, you can almost feel that eternal connection, the idea that some loves just don’t die—they simply become a part of you forever.
The melody is classic country—simple, but powerful. It’s the kind of tune that makes you want to close your eyes and just let the emotions wash over you. There’s a certain solace in the song, a sense of acceptance that while the pain might never fully go away, it’s okay because it’s a testament to how much that love meant.
This song isn’t just about sorrow; it’s about remembering and cherishing that once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. It’s about holding on to the memories and the emotions, even if they hurt, because they were real and meaningful. In a way, “I’ll Be Over You (When The Grass Grows Over Me)” is a celebration of love’s enduring power, even in the face of loss
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Lyrics
When you left I thought that I would soon be over you
Even told myself that I would find somebody new
Time and tears have come and gone but not your memory
But I’ll be over you when the grass grows over me
Yes I’ll be over you when you’re standing over me
And as you look down at the cold cold ground I’m sleeping in
Don’t expect to hear me say that I still love you then
Cause I’ll be over you when the grass grows over me
Even when my eyes are closed they keep on seeing you
Every minute of the night I’m hurting through and through
And as long as I’m alive I know I can’t be free
But I’ll be over you when the grass grows over me
Yes I’ll be over you when you’re standing over me
And as you look down at the cold cold ground I’m sleeping in
Don’t expect to hear me say that I still love you then
Cause I’ll be over you when the grass grows over me