Get Over It by Eagles

Album: Hell Freezes Over (1994)

Charted: 31

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This song is about people who go on daytime television talk shows and cry about how messed up their lives are just to get the attention. These shows proliferated in the early '90s, with folks like Geraldo Rivera, Vicki Lawrence, Gordon Elliott, Marilu Henner and Carnie Wilson all getting their own shows. This is in addition to Maury Povitch, Jerry Springer and Oprah.
"Get Over It" was the first new Eagles song in 14 years. The band broke up quite acrimoniously in 1980, but by 1993 the five band members - Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, and Timothy B. Schmit - declared a truce and appeared in Travis Tritt's video for his cover of "Take It Easy." A lot of tension in the group came from making their albums, always an arduous process that strained the band dynamics. Knowing they couldn't go back down that path, they decided to make a live album and to tour, but they wanted some new material to work with as well. Henley and Frey wrote "Get Over It," which was released as the lead track and first single from the album, Hell Freezes Over.

The Eagles ended up recording four new songs (including "Get Over It") in the studio, which were included on the album along with live versions of many of their hits. On the accompanying DVD, they performed those four songs.

The tour went so well it was extended and ran for over two years. It was notable for high ticket prices, many that cost over $100.
In the line, "The more I think about it old Billy was right, let's kill all the lawyers, kill 'em tonight," Henley is referring to William Shakespeare.

Comments: 27

Inner Child from Outside The Womb For 75 YearsThere is plenty of evidence for irresponsible blaming of others, some is due to childhood deprivation and some is not. The "inner child" just represents our history as children, some worse or better than others, for most a mixed bag. Regardless of the roots of psychological dysfunction as adults, kicking their asses doesn't do anything for healing, growth or development. You don't teach a child not to hit by hitting them.
Idliketofind from EarthAnother great eagles song. Lol, Apparently their was a lot of daytime TV watching, pre YouTube. Hey Tim, he didn't write that to hurt you. Yes" love that child in all of us. Listen to the 4 agreements, on YouTube. I've offered that suggestion to many. They choose not too do anything about their wounds... to them I now say, nothing or,Get over it .
Tim J from Upstate New YorkThe concept of the "inner child" was essential to my recovery from child abuse and alcoholism. You guys are great, no one can deny it, but some of your s--t sucks.
Jennifur Sun from RamonaHad a guest pastor at my old home town church use this song in his sermon. Hate to say this in a way, but I really dislike the fact that the world has become so PC. And yes there are times when you can't do something on your own and need help but have to agree with the person who mentioned that America has become Law Suite Happy. It stinks in a great many ways.
Jennifur Sun from RamonaSadly before Glenn died a lot of fans would have said this about their breakup with Don F.
Doug from MaineMermi, the litigious "lawsuit-happy" thing isn't just the U.S.; a few years ago I read that the phrase "where there's blame, there's a claim" originated in the U.K.
And Kirk, if you 're referring to Bob _Dylan_, keep in mind that at least some of the lyrics to his song "My Back Pages" "have been interpreted as a rejection of Dylan's earlier personal and political idealism, illustrating his growing disillusionment with the 1960's folk protest movement with which he was associated, and his desire to move in a new direction." (According to Wikipedia.) But he sure knew how to write a protest song. (Some critics called his "Jokerman" [1983] "a sly political protest.")
But however "liberal" the Eagles might seem to some, Don and Glenn were right with this one: "A whole lotta people cryin' 'don't blame me'." One of Don's other compositions (with Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, 1982-ish), "Dirty Laundry," was about sensationalism in "news" media. The Wikipedia article about that song has links to "yellow journalism" and "narcotizing dysfunction." Yep; we have too much of that in the U.S., too.
Ken from Louisville, KyHenley wrote most of the lyrics with Frey helping with a line or a word. The music was strictly Frey's. On the History Of The Eagles, there's a clip of Frey instructing the rest of the band on playing the song: "Power chords with a Chuck Berry riff".
Lisa from Veradale, WaLove this song!! It is a great song to let off steam to after one encounters certain people.
Esskayess from Dallas, TxThe left-leaning Eagles surprised me with a song that actually preached personal accountability, which is so rare from their side of the aisle.
Mayank from Ranchi, IndiaGreat song and lyrics. One of the fast faced numbers by the band, its got nice guitar solos.
Larry from Monette, Falkland IslandsHi John,
I couldn't agree more. I'm pretty far right myself, an while the Eagles are much more Liberal in their music than I am, I love this song. "GET OVER IT!" There comes a time to move on! You can't continue to blame your parents or your environment for your shortcomings. I grew up in a fairly healthy home and I'm a disaster. My kids grew up in a bad situation and they are going to turn out OK, I think.
larry
Alan from Greene, Ri"I'd like to find your inner child and kick its inner ass" This from a master lyricist. "The big bad world doesn't owe you a thing," Great stuff, plays on 'the big bad wolf' and the 'wolf at the door'(another Henley reference in 'NY Minute.')
The Eagles should play the Globe Theatre.
Buster from Xanadu, TnMore recently than Billy Shakespeare, Billy Carter, the late brother of President Jimmy Carter, made the comment that all lawyers should be shot. His comments (numerous and colorful) were made in response to his being constantly harassed by lawyers and news hounds because of his notorious politically incorrect comments on various political and foreign affairs issues, especially following his talking the Lybian government into loaning him a few million dollars.

Remember "Billy's Beer"?
Chris from Lake Texoma, TxIt certainly applies to many areas of modern America. I work in the criminal justice system and see a bunch of people that need to hear Get Over It.
Christina from Fopo, Nygreat song. who cares what it's supposed to mean?
Kirk Fuller from Gadsden, United StatesIt is true that "Billy Shakespeare" wrote "let's kill all the lawyers, kill em tonight". But I think that Robert Denero said it best when he played Slylock in The Merchant of Venice. I have been listening to "ROCK" since Bill Haley did rock around the clock. In my personal opinion the Eagles are the quintessential band. They can do it all. John is right that they are a little political sometimes, but where would we be now if we didnt have Dillon?
Mermi from Nyc, NyThe main message in the song is about the huge issue in our legal issue in the US, where people seem to sue for just about everything. While talk shows are mentioned in the first verse (as posted above), the second verse blasts the lawsuits, etc. (You say you haven't been the same since you had your little crash
But you might feel better if I gave you some cash
The more I think about it, Old Billy was right
Let's kill all the lawyers, kill 'em tonight
You don't want to work, you want to live like a king
But the big, bad world doesn't owe you a thing)
Mike from Hueytown , AlNot the greatest sounding Eagles song but it SPEAKS volumes hahaha
Bill from Downers Grove, IlGlen and Don probably cranked this gem out waiting for Walsh to show up for rehearsal. I was totally overwhelmed by the MTV reunion show and hope these guys go on together for a long, long time.
Sara Mackenzie from Middle Of Nowhere, Flalways got me laughing when i was kid, because of that guitar part after they sing "get over it" now, i LOVE this song, it maybe not politically correct, but it always gets me to smile.

oh yeah, and the eagles broke up in 1980, NOT 1982: '82 was when it was told to the media that they were no longer functioning as a band. this was also the time frey and henley put out their 1st solo albums.
Phil from Pomona, CaThis song should have been a huge hit for the Eagles. I think that the reason it wasn't is that at the time it wasn't politically correct. To many people were comfortable blaiming someone else for their circumstances or their behavior. They didn't want to hear the message that life is about personal responsibility. My favorite line from the song; "I'd like to find your inner child and kick it's little a.." Amen to that!
Nathan from Austin, TxYou don't wanna work, you wanna live like a king, but the big bad word doesn't owe you a thing! Get Over It! That moron who sued McDonalds because she spilled hot coffee on herself (Oh yeah, I'm sure it's not hot... It's coffee. What kind of idiot needs a little warning to know that coffee is very hot?) needs to hear this song.
Ray from Stockton, NjI have to say that Smooth by Santana, Love Will Keep Us Alive and Get Over by The Eagles are probably the best songs of the 90s. Im 14 and i absolutely hate rap and disco. Just hate it. These songs have to be the best songs of the 90s by far.
Ray from Stockton, NjThis songs been on my iPOD for 2 years and i've never really listened to it, but i watched the Hell Freezes Over DVD and i love this song.
John from Millersville, MdMan, I love this song. It really FACILITATES my love of the Eagles. They have a definite liberal streak, and while I respect them for their tendency to keep politics out of shows, it always bothers me when I, as a true conservative, have to be at odds with them for that. This song, melodically, is far from my favorite from the Eagles, but the premise just puts me at the same level as my favorite band.
Dougie from Orlando, FlThese veterans of pop rock are so good live it's ridiculous. There's no subsitute for talent and experience.
Peter from Carmel, Inthe farewell tour part 1 was awesome!

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