Song Lyric Sunday was created by Helen Vahdati from This Thing Called Life One Word at a Time and author Jim Adams from A Unique Title For Me is our current guest host. For complete rules or to join in the fun, click here.
This week’s theme is “End/Finish/Over/Stop.”
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Sometimes memories are all we have, but they come to mind just when we need them the most.
Over and Over appeared on the soundtrack of The First Wives Club in 1996. Released as a single in Europe and Australia, it was a Top 20 hit on both continents.
FUN FACTS:
- After finishing a tour in 2009, Puff stayed in South Africa for a year because of the nice treatment she received. Puff said she’d had never met people as friendly and welcoming as South Africans. She and her music are still popular there seven years after her death.
- Puff toured Europe in 1997 as an opening act for Michael Jackson.
- Her 1996 critically acclaimed debut album, Miracle, was produced by Randy Jackson of American Idol-fame.
- This talented young artist’s life was cut short far too soon. The Detroit native died in 2013 after a seven-year battle with cervical cancer.
Enjoy!
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Over and Over
So you stood there on the corner
With your suitcase in your hand
Ready to quit this place
There were just too many people
With too little left to lose
You were just one more face
But you weren’t born to give up easy
You weren’t raised to just lie down
And you saw the sun that rises up for more
Over and over
You watch the wave that wears away the shore
Over and over again
And if there’s any justice in this world
Gotta keep fighting on
Over and over
They say God always forgives us
But can we forgive ourselves
If we let our hope die
Cause if passion is a weakness
And silence is a strength
Who’s gonna hear the cry?
So we gotta climb the highest mountain
We gotta shout for all to hear
And we’ll see the sun that rises up for more
Over and over and over
And we’ll feel the wave that wears away the shore
Over and over and over again
And if there’s any justice in this world
Gotta keep moving on
Over and over
You gotta keep fighting on
Over and over
(All that we dream)
All that we dream can come to be
All that we lost we’ll find if we
Just strike the match
And fan the flame
We’ll build a blaze
That lights the way
We’ll be the sun that rises up for more
Over and over
We’ll be the wave that wears away the shore
Over and over again
And if there’s any justice in this world
You gotta keep moving on
Over and over
Gotta keep fighting on
We’ll be the star that rises up
Over and over
Over and over and over and over
‘Cause if there’s any justice in this world
You gotta keep moving on
Over and over
You gotta keep moving on
You gotta keep fighting on
Over and over
Over and over again
Nesie's Place 
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I’m glad to hear you are doing what you can to help you through this time. The lyrics to the song is so beautiful. Healing, love, and a virtual hug to you.
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Thank you, Pamela. 🙂
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Sorry for your loss, Felicia. I remember the movie but not the song. It’s a great anthem for you.
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Thanks, Janet, and thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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What a beautiful and inspiring song, Nesie. I can see why you use it for that purpose.
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Thanks, my friend. 🙂
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Oh that year has gone by so quickly Felicia. The song you shared has the most beautiful lyrics and I can see you choosing it each day as your anthem and to remind you of what your husband always encouraged you to do. Thinking of you at this time, wishing you courage and sending you love and hugs 🥰❤️
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Many, many thanks, Christine. I’m also grateful for my children, who, despite their own grief, make sure I never forget the years of laughter and music. 😊💕
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My thoughts are with you all. Your husband was a wonderful man, I can tell. 🥰❤️
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He was a character who never met a stranger! He’d recount something his “friend” Larry said, and my daughter would fuss, “Your friend? Daddy, you talked to the man for thirteen minutes in the check-out line!” 😄😄😄
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He sounds so lovely Felicia. A very special man 💕🙂
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What a great way to continue to honor your late hubby in the music you share with us each week. The strength we get from our loved ones that has passed is amazing most of the time. I can’t hear “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis without thinking about my granddaughter who passed away over 11 years ago because that is the track I put to her memorial video. Early on, it would break me, but now it is a sweet thought provoking song that makes me wonder what she would be like now. Praying for you on the anniversary. The first one tends to be the hardest, at least in my experience. Smiles and hugs to you! 🙂
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So kind of you, Lisa. Thank you. 💕
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It is nice when you can draw strength from a song, thanks for sharing your memories about your late husband’s encouragement.
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Thank you, Jim.
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I’m sorry for the loss of your husband Felicia and all the pain you’ve gone through. I’m glad you’re doing better. I remember afre losing my father that first year was the worst. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song.
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Thanks, Kim. It’s a journey I wouldn’t wish on anyone, but once we’re on it, we have to endure it to survive. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
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