Over You

Daughtry

About Over You

"Over You" is the third mainstream single (the fourth overall) from Daughtry's first album, Daughtry. It was first announced by Chris Daughtry at Summerfest 2007, and was released July 24, 2007 to digital retailers as well as Top 40 and Adult Contemporary radio. "Over You" was written by Chris Daughtry and Brian Howes, who also co-wrote previous single, "What I Want". The song was originally rumored to be the second single having been voted the fans' choice for second single on a poll on the band's site, where it has continuously received the most votes for favorite song from the album. It won an award at the BMI Awards on May 19, 2009. 


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2006
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Now that it's all said and done
I can't believe you were the one
To build me up and tear me down
Like an old abandoned house
What you said when you left
Just left me cold and out of breath
I felt as if I was in way to deep
Guess I let you get the best of me

Well, I never saw it coming
I should have started running
A long, long time ago!
And I never thought I'd doubt you
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know
I'm slowly getting closure
I guess it's really over
I'm finally gettin' better
Now I'm picking up the pieces
From spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through, I got over you!

You took a hammer to these walls
Dragged the memories down the hall
Packed your bags, and walked away
There was nothing I could say
And when you slammed the front door shut
A lot of others opened up
So did my eyes, so I could see
That you never were the best for me

Well, I never saw it coming
I should have started running
A long, long time ago!
And I never thought I'd doubt you
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know
I'm slowly getting closure
I guess it's really over
I'm finally gettin' better
Now I'm picking up the pieces
From spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through, I got over you!

Well, I never saw it coming
I should have started running
A long, long time ago!
And I never thought I'd doubt you
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know

Well, I never saw it coming
I should have started running
A long, long time ago!
And I never thought I'd doubt you
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know
I'm slowly getting closure
I guess it's really over
I'm finally gettin' better
Now I'm picking up the pieces
From spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together 
Putting my heart back together 
'Cause I got over you, I got over you, I got over you
The day I thought I'd never get through, I got over you

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Daughtry

Daughtry ( /ˈdɔːtri/) is an American rock band from North Carolina, formed and fronted by American Idol season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry in 2006. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2006. The disc reached number one for two non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks's debut album, sold more than four million copies and was named the number one selling album of 2007 by Billboard. Their album is also the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. The first single from the album, "It's Not Over", was the eighth most played song across all formats on U.S. radio in 2007, and their second single from the album, "Home", was the tenth most played song in the U.S. of 2007. The band's second album, Leave This … more »

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Written by: Chris Daughtry, Brian Howes

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Song Genesis
"Over You" is a song by American rock band Daughtry, from their debut studio album, "Daughtry" which was released in 2006.
Lyrics Aspiration
The song talks about breaking free from a past relationship and moving on. The singer is vocalizing his relief at finally overcoming the pain of a failed relationship.
Chart Performance
"Over You" achieved significant success on the charts, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Video Interpretation
The official music video for "Over You" portrays a storyline of a couple whose home is damaged by fire, symbolizing the destruction and aftermath of their relationship.
Radio Impact
"Over You" officially reached radio stations on July 24, 2007. It was the second radio-released single from the album after their debut song 'It’s Not Over'.
European Fame
It received great recognition in Europe, especially in the United Kingdom, where it made its way to Britain's top 40 hits.
Songwriters
The song was written by Chris Daughtry, the band's lead vocalist, together with acclaimed songwriter Gregg Wattenberg.
Gradual Popularity
Despite not being an immediate hit, "Over You" gradually gained popularity and affirmative critical reception due to its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.
Live Performance
Daughtry often performs "Over You" during their live concerts which is a fan-favorite number and elicits electrifying responses from the crowd.
Emotional Connection
In various interviews, Chris Daughtry has revealed that many fans have expressed how the powerful lyrics of "Over You" have helped them cope with different emotional situations, especially breakups.
Musicians
Apart from Chris Daughtry's compelling vocals, the song features Josh Steely on lead guitar, Brian Craddock on rhythm guitar, and Josh Paul on bass guitar.

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