LeToya – Over

Verse 1

What if I knew you was still keepin old whats-her-name around
(Then you couldn’t say nothin)
And what if you was spendin up my money taking her out on the town
(Then you couldn’t say nothin)
What if I knew all the nights you was out you wasn’t with your friends
(Then you couldn’t say nothin)
What if I been done with you and you just didn’t know until the end
Don’t even try cuz it would be

Chorus

Over, if that’s the way that you was treating me
It would be over
There would be no need to beg me, baby please
Cuz you, you would know to leave
You, you would know to pack your things
Don’t, don’t forget your keys
I’m tellin you it would be over
No get-back, no sorry, can’t fix that, just over

Verse 2

What if I was washin and found some movie tickets in your jeans
(You would try to make up something)
And what if you forgot to throw away the gift receipt from Tiffanys
(You would try to make up something)
What if she was callin me and tellin me for months she’s been with you
(You would try to make up something)
What if I had pictures and a DVD of everything you do
It would be no use cuz it would be

Chorus

Over, if that’s the way that you was treating me
It would be over
There would be no need to beg me, baby please
Cuz you, you would know to leave
You, you would know to pack your things
Don’t, don’t forget your keys
I’m tellin you it would be over
No get-back, no sorry, can’t fix that, just over, over

Bridge

Now if you were the kinda man to risk losing this love we have
You would be crazy, I know
And I know we get tempted but it don’t make a difference
Cuz we should be worth a lot more
I put up with a lot, I’ma give it all I got
Cuz hard times only make us closer
Gonna play the fool I’m not, before you move too far, just stop
Cuz I promise that it’ll be over

Chorus

It would be over, if that’s the way that you was treating me
Tellin you it would be over
There would be no need to beg me, baby please
Cuz you, you would know to leave
You, you would know to pack your things
Don’t, don’t forget your keys
I’m tellin you, I’m tellin you, over
No get-back, no sorry, can’t fix that, just over, over

“Over” is one of my personal favorites from this album.  As soon as the track starts we hear LeToya in the background very faintly and distantly singing “Oooooooooveeerrrr…” introducing you to the enchanting quality that is inherent to this song.  The music has a powerful subtlety that is perfect for the conversational tone of the vocals and lyrics.  In a very uncompromising way, LeToya makes it clear that if her man steps too far out of line she will NOT hesitate to end the relationship; on the bridge she sings, “I’ll put up with a lot, I’ma give it all I got cuz hard times only make us closer…Gonna play the fool I’m NOT; before you go too far just stop; cuz I promise that it’ll be over…”

LeToya really takes her time with the vocals on this song, ensuring that every warning, and every word, is emphatically delivered.  The most ingenious thing about this song conceptually, is the fact that it’s sung from a hypothetical perspective; Her man hasn’t even done anything wrong, yet LeToya is being upfront about the consequences for his actions before he can even THINK of cheating! Were this an average song, it would only address the cheating partner after the fact.

This is pure R&B at it’s finest, no question about it!! Over’ is definitely single-worthy.

I give this song a 5/5

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“Over” is one of my personal favorites from this album.  As soon as the track starts we hear LeToya in the background very faintly and distantly singing “Oooooooooveeerrrr…” introducing you to the enchanting quality that is inherent to this song.  The music has a powerful subtlety that is perfect for the conversational tone of the vocals and lyrics.  In a very uncompromising way, LeToya makes it clear that if her man steps too far out of line she will NOT hesitate to end the relationship; on the bridge she sings, “I’ll put up with a lot, I’ma give it all I got cuz hard times only make us closer…Gonna play the fool I’m NOT; before you go too far just stop; cuz I promise that it’ll be over…”

LeToya really takes her time with the vocals on this song, ensuring that every warning, and every word, is emphatically delivered.  The most ingenious thing about this song conceptually, is the fact that it’s sung from a hypothetical perspective; Her man hasn’t even done anything wrong, yet LeToya is being upfront about the consequences for his actions before he can even THINK of cheating! Were this an average song, it would only address the cheating partner after the fact.

This is pure R&B at it’s finest, no question about it!! Over’ is definitely single-worthy.

I give this song a 5/5

DOWNLOAD: SHAREBEE

As promised we’re giving you more details on the ‘Lady Love” album which will be released in about a month from now. Today I will cover the song “Over” which is one of my favorite on the album. It is a ballad and to give you an idea on what it sounds like, I’d say that it’s a mixture of  “Obvious” and what could’ve fit the slow jams section of “The Writing’s On The Wall” album. The harp used in the beat reminds me of Jamie Foxx’s “Can I take you home”. Not that the song really sounds like these but trying my best to describe it to you without letting you hear it.

The harmonies are SICK and orgasmic. The song is pure R&B like it was done in the 90s. You get the original Destiny’s Child vibe in it (which I love) and you can definitely tell she contributed to that group as after she got kicked out they completely lost that sound. LeToya brings back to life the ol’ Destiny’s Child with this track while incorporating it to today’s current productions.

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As promised we’re giving you more details on the ‘Lady Love” album which will be released in about a month from now. Today I will cover the song “Over” which is one of my favorite on the album. It is a ballad and to give you an idea on what it sounds like, I’d say that it’s a mixture of  “Obvious” and what could’ve fit the slow jams section of “The Writing’s On The Wall” album. The harp used in the beat reminds me of Jamie Foxx’s “Can I take you home”. Not that the song really sounds like these but trying my best to describe it to you without letting you hear it.

The harmonies are SICK and orgasmic. The song is pure R&B like it was done in the 90s. You get the original Destiny’s Child vibe in it (which I love) and you can definitely tell she contributed to that group as after she got kicked out they completely lost that sound. LeToya brings back to life the ol’ Destiny’s Child with this track while incorporating it to today’s current productions.

(continue reading…)