About the song
Background
“Over You” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released in January 2012 as the second single from Lambert’s album Four the Record. The song is a heartfelt ballad about the pain of losing a loved one and the struggle to move on. Lambert’s powerful vocals and the song’s emotional lyrics resonated with listeners, and it became one of her biggest hits.
Themes
- Loss and grief: The song is about the pain of losing a loved one and the struggle to move on. Lambert sings about the feeling of being “lost” and “alone” without the person she loves.
- Healing and hope: Despite the sadness of the song, there is also a message of hope. Lambert sings about the importance of finding strength in the face of adversity and the belief that things will eventually get better.
- Love and compassion: The song is also about the power of love and compassion. Lambert sings about the importance of being there for someone who is grieving and offering them support.
Music video
The music video for “Over You” was directed by Trey Fanjoy and tells the story of a young woman who is struggling to cope with the loss of her husband. The video intercuts between scenes of the woman grieving and scenes of her happier times with her husband. The video ends with the woman finding a measure of peace as she releases a balloon into the sky.