I Know It's Over [Live/Rank]
The Smiths · The Smiths Complete [2011]
And as I climb into an empty bed,
Oh well, enough said.
I know it's over, still I cling, I don't know where else I can go, over
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
See the sea wants to take me, the knife wants to slit me,
Do you think you can help me?
That veil bride, please be happy,
Handsome groom, give her room.
Loud loutish lover treat her kindly,
Though she needs you more than she loves you.
And I know it's over, still I cling,
I don't know where else I can go, over over over over, I know it's over
I know it's over, and it never really began,
But in my heart, it was so real and you even spoke to me and said:
If you're so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?
And if you're so clever, then why are you on your own tonight?
If you're so very entertaining, then why are your own tonight?
If you're so very good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?
I know, because tonight is just like any other night,
It's why you're own tonight.
With your triumphs and your charms,
Oh there in each others arms.
It's so easy to laugh, it's so easy to hate,
It takes strength to be gentle and kind, over over over over
It's so easy to laugh, it's so easy to hate,
It takes guts to be gentle and kind, over over
Love is natural and real,
But not for you my love,
Not tonight my love,
Love is natural and real,
But not for such as you and I my love.
Oh mother I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Mother I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Mother I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Mother I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Oh mother I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Oh mother I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Oh mother I can feel the soil falling over my head
I Know It's Over [Live/Rank]
The Smiths' 'I Know It's Over' stands as a quintessential example of the band's sharp, jangly pop-rock sound, delivered here in a live performance that captures their raw energy. Written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the track exemplifies the duo's signature blend of melancholic lyrics and intricate guitar work, a style that defined the late 1980s indie scene. This recording, featured on 'The Smiths Complete,' highlights the band's ability to transform studio material into a dynamic live experience, showcasing Marr's melodic sensibility and Morrissey's distinctive vocal delivery. As a staple of their discography, the song remains a powerful representation of their influence on alternative rock and post-punk revival movements, cementing their legacy as one of the most significant acts of their era.

