Over My Shoulder
Patty Loveless · When Fallen Angels Fly [1994]
Over my shoulder my heart expects to see you running after me
Calling out my name
Over my shoulder there's a coat you used to wrap me in to keep me warm
To keep me near
Though the clouds still hang around me like my stormy love for you
The rain is falling softer now, the sun is breaking though.
Over my shoulder I see a rainbow
And is it heaven's way of saying I can let you go
And tomorrow morning I'll be one day older
And you will be a memory
One last look over my shoulder.
Over my shoulder there's some words I said I wish I hold back again
But it's out of my hands over my shoulders
Oh, the shadow of our love keeps reaching out for me
It won't set me free
With every step I ask myself which way should I go
It's hard to find your way across a bridge that's burning slow
Over my shoulder I see a rainbow
And is it heaven's way of saying I can let you go
And tomorrow morning I'll be one day older
And you will be a memory
One last look over my shoulder.
Instrumental ---
And tomorrow morning I'll be one day older
And you will be a memory
One last look over my shoulder.
Over my shoulder...
Over My Shoulder
Patty Loveless's 'Over My Shoulder' stands as a defining track from her 1994 album, When Fallen Angels Fly. During this period, Loveless solidified her reputation as a premier voice in contemporary country, blending traditional vocal power with modern production sensibilities. The song captures the emotional depth characteristic of her work, exploring themes of lingering attachment and the difficulty of moving past a former relationship. As part of a discography that spans decades, this recording highlights her ability to convey complex heartbreak with clarity and grace. The track remains a significant song in her catalogue, reflecting the artistic maturity she achieved in the mid-1990s while continuing to resonate with fans of the genre.