Over and Over (Nelly song)

2004 single by Nelly

"Over and Over" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring American country music singer Tim McGraw. The lyrics were written by Nelly while the music was written and produced by James D. "Sted Fast" Hargrove II and Jayson "KoKo" Bridges. Other musicians who contributed to the recording include Bryan Loss (drums) and Matthew Brauss (bass guitar). The lyrics of the song focus on regret. "Over and Over" was released on September 12, 2004, as the second single from Nelly's fourth album, Suit (2004). Commercially, the song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts of Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Music critics responded positively to the track, who gave most praise to McGraw's vocal performance. The song was later included on McGraw's 2006 compilation album Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2.

Rashaun Hall of Billboard wrote that "Over and Over" possesses "real emotion" and praised Tim McGraw's "moving" vocals.

"Over and Over" was a success on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number three on December 4, 2004, and spending 24 weeks on the chart. It also reached number one on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart and entered the top 20 on the Adult Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks listings. In Europe, "Over and Over" topped the charts of Ireland and the United Kingdom. The settings feature similar scenes of them encountering fans at gas stations, traveling, and making visits to the airport, all the while both preoccupied with their respective significant others. In the end, they both depart on separate but comparable private jets, possibly to meet up with the women they have been singing about throughout the video.

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref. (Reference)United StatesSeptember 12, 2004Digital downloadUniversal Records (defunct record label), Universal, Curb Records, CurbNovember 15, 2004Rhythmic contemporary, hot adult contemporary radioAustraliaJanuary 17, 2005CDUnited KingdomFebruary 21, 200512 inch vinyl, CD