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Introduction
“Over You” stands as one of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap’s most emotionally resonant hits. Released in 1968 on their album “Incredible,” this poignant ballad captures the universal struggle of trying—and failing—to move past a lost love.
The song’s power lies in its raw honesty about heartbreak. Written by Jerry Fuller (who penned several of the group’s hits), it follows a narrator trapped in an emotional prison of memories, unable to escape thoughts of a former love despite time passing. The opening lines immediately establish this emotional turmoil with questions about lost sleep and reliving precious moments.
What makes “Over You” so affecting is Puckett’s soulful vocal delivery, which perfectly conveys the desperation and resignation in lines like “there’s just no getting over you.” The production features tasteful orchestration including a distinctive oboe introduction that sets the melancholic tone.
The song was a commercial success, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart in late 1968. It became their fourth consecutive gold-certified single and enjoyed international success in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Decades later, “Over You” continues to resonate because it speaks to a universal experience—that sometimes, despite our best efforts, certain loves leave an indelible mark that time cannot erase.
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Lyrics
Why am I loosin’ sleep over you
Relivin’ precious moments we knew
So many days have gone by
Still I’m so lonely and I
Guess there’s just no getting over you
No, and there’s nothin’ I can do
Wastin’ all of my time out of my mind over you
Within the prison walls of my mind
There’s still a part of you left behind
And though it hurts I’ll get by
Without you lovin’ me yet I
Guess there’s just no getting over you
No, and there’s nothin’ I can do
Wastin’ all of my time out of my mind over you
And I guess there’s just no getting over you
No, and there’s nothin’ I can do
Wastin’ all of my time out of my mind over you
And I guess there’s just no getting over you
No, and there’s nothin’ I can do
Wastin’ all of my time out of my mind over you