Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: folk
Song Meaning of “Over Here, Over There” by Dr. Dog
“Over Here, Over There” by Dr. Dog speaks to the feeling of being invisible in the world. It speaks to trying to make your presence known, not matter how small and insignificant it may feel. Trying to be heard and noticed by the world, but often feeling unappreciated and overlooked.
The singer yearns to make his presence matter in some way, even if it’s on the smallest scale. He knows that it can be hard to get noticed, but he’s determined not to give up. He promises himself to keep searching and striving, hoping that one day he will be seen and appreciated.
The chorus reminds the listener to keep their heads up and keep pushing forward. To continue to reach out, just like the singer does in the chorus when he sings, “Over here, over there, I’m sending out a prayer, that somebody, somewhere, can hear it in the air.”
It’s a song that reminds us all that though it can feel like no one is listening, we should never give up on our dreams and hopes. There’s always someone out there who will hear and appreciate us, just like the singer is sending out his prayers.