ERICKOSCAR – It’s Over

Erick Oscar Turns Heartbreak Into Self-Respect on “It’s Over”

The song “It’s Over” deals with one of the most difficult phases in any relationship—that of realizing when love is no longer sufficient to make it worth staying in. It has been inspired by the situation of a close friend of Erick Oscar’s who was involved in a toxic relationship, and rather than turning the experience into simple bitterness, the song emphasizes self-respect, as shown in the line, “I am ending this relationship out of self-respect; not hatred”. This difference is what gives the song its emotional impact. Rather than celebrating the end or focusing on anger, Erick Oscar stresses the strong determination needed to leave a relationship when it has become harmful. Since his songwriting has always been based on personal observation and real human emotions, “It’s Over” follows this approach by conveying a message that many listeners will at once recognize.

There is a natural warmth to the way Erick Oscar approaches songwriting, a warmth developed over a lifetime of being around music. When he was a child, his father, who was a singer, taught him love songs and ballads, and over the course of more than 35 years playing acoustic guitar with his worship band he has built up a strong feeling for melody and sincere performance. Since he has written over 1,200 songs, it is obvious that he has taken many years to explore the various ways in which music can express emotions that ordinary conversation often cannot. “It’s Over” fits well within the overall scope of the album, since other tracks on it—such as “Everything I Needed”, “Let Me Tell You Now”, “Till We Turn Grey”, “Congela el Tiempo” and “Eres Mi Latido”—examine different aspects of love, devotion, memory and relationships. The variety of themes makes the album come across as a series of emotional snapshots rather than a single narrative told from one point of view.

Another reason why Erick Oscar’s latest work is interesting is that he has adopted music production technology yet has not lost sight of the traditional songwriting principles which have influenced him. Having acted as an amateur producer, he has acquired the skill of constructing songs by choosing different styles, tempos, vocals, instruments and arrangements, thus enabling him to realize the ideas he has had for years in a new way. The song “It’s Over” is mainly not concerned with the end of a relationship but rather with the bravery needed to know when an ending is necessary; Erick Oscar transforms a difficult situation into a thoughtful song on boundaries, dignity and emotional freedom, sticking to his objective of making music that touches the soul and inspires people. In this respect, the song offers a simple yet powerful message: at times letting go is not an act of hatred but one of respect for oneself.

The song ‘It’s Over’ turns the pain of parting ways into a subtle expression of strength, showing that at times the most powerful way of saying goodbye is one based on self-respect.