Jan. 15, 2026
By Mariah Allen
Webmaster
After six years and three albums, Summer Walker brings her “Over It” trilogy to a reflective close with her Nov. 14 release, “Finally Over It.”
Unlike her previous two albums, “Over It” (2019) and “Still Over It” (2021), which focus on toxicity and betrayal, this album is divided into two sections: “For Better,” highlighting independence and personal choice, and “For Worse,” in which Walker confronts past mistakes and toxic patterns. The division is used to mirror wedding imagery by mimicking vows. This structure conveys that closure is a process requiring both acceptance and reflection.
One standout track from the “For Better” half is “Robbed You,” featuring Mariah the Scientist. With heartfelt vocals layered over a dreamy R&B instrumental, reverb and soft synth pads, the song creates an intimate, weightless soundscape that highlights Walker’s vulnerability.
In the final verse, Mariah sings, “It’s so damn hard ignoring what we’ve been through / ‘Cause I still get sentimental / I should’ve robbed you,” addressing the difficulty of detaching from the source of one’s pain while still feeling nostalgic. The song aligns perfectly with Walker’s emotional arc and commitment to self-respect.
Another excellent track is “1-800 Heartbreak,” featuring Anderson .Paak. In this hypnotizing song, Walker’s smooth, melancholic vocals intertwine with .Paak’s textured harmonies over a lush, groovy instrumental with gentle bass and warm keys. Its slow-burning production mirrors the lyrical exploration of healing and the need for closure.
Walker’s hook, in which she sings, “1-800-Heartbreak / ‘Cause the price to pay is guaranteed / But you give my body what she needs,” develops the track’s extended metaphor of heartbreak as a hotline, symbolizing a space where pain is acknowledged and voiced rather than avoided.
From the “For Worse” half, the two-part track “Don’t Make Me Do It/Tempted” begins with magical chimes and a booming R&B beat before transitioning to a calmer, pleading tone over subtle percussion and an atmospheric beat.
This structure conveys that closure is a process requiring both acceptance and reflection.
In the first verse, Walker sings, “I can’t say that you’ve been anything less than consistent / So tell me what’s the sudden change to make you wanna rearrange?” Frustrated, Walker’s trust is broken as she notices a shift in her partner’s behavior. Valuing consistency and honesty, Walker must confront someone who was once reliable but has adopted different intentions without explanation.
Another touching track, “Stitch Me Up,” emerges as the album’s emotional core. In the pre-chorus, Walker admits, “I know it’s wrong / But that’s how I was taught / Gave my heart once before / And all it got was torn into pieces,” revealing the learned patterns and old wounds she continues to mend. This moment perfectly embodies the album’s second half, in which she confronts the origins of her pain with clarity rather than blame.
“Finally Over It” proves that Walker has not just moved past heartbreak — she has transformed it into artistry, self-awareness and strength.
She closes her trilogy with honesty and intention, leaving listeners with the sense that healing, though difficult, can be beautiful, empowering and enduring.
