Singer/Songwriter Colin Hay is the former front-man of the classic Australian band Men at Work. Since the group disbanded he has released several solo albums, including Man at Work, which featured re-recordings of classic Men at Work songs in an acoustic environment.
Hay has also been involved with the NBC TV series Scrubs, lending several songs to the sitcom, including "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin," "My Brilliant Feat" and "Beautiful World." He also starred as a troubadour in the first episode of season two, "My Overkill," performing his song "Overkill," which was also the basis for the episode's title.
I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You
Colin Hay Lyrics
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It comes from a place that's far away
And when I'm done I feel like talking
Without you here there is less to say
Don't want you thinking I'm unhappy
What is closer to the truth
Is that if I lived till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
I'm no longer moved to drink strong whiskey
I shook the hand of time and I knew
that if I lived till I could no longer climb my stairs
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
Your face it dances and it haunts me
your laughter is still ringing in my ears
I still find pieces of your presence here
even after all these years
I don't want you thinking that i don't get asked to dinner
cause I'm here to say that I sometimes do
and even though I may seem to feel a touch of love
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
if I live till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
The lyrics to Colin Hay's "I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You" speak to the lingering and pervasive nature of heartbreak. Hay describes his daily routine of drinking coffee and feeling compelled to talk, yet finding less to say without the presence of his former love. He clarifies that his lack of words is not a reflection of unhappiness but rather an acceptance that he may never fully recover from the loss. Even with the passage of time and the shaking of the "hand of time," Hay believes that he will always carry a lasting connection to his past love, as evidenced by their memory still being present in various ways.
The song conveys a sense of bittersweet nostalgia that is relatable to anyone who has wrestled with the aftermath of a difficult break up. Hay acknowledges that he still receives invitations to dinners and that he may feel a sense of affection for others, yet there is an underlying sense that he is unable to fully move on. The final line of the song reinforces that sense of constancy, with Hay asserting that even if he lives to be over 100, he will never be able to fully let go of his former love.
Line by Line Meaning
I drink good coffee every morning
Starting the day with a good cup of coffee helps me feel ready to face the world.
It comes from a place that's far away
My coffee isn't just something I enjoy, it's a reminder of my adventures and the places I've been.
And when I'm done I feel like talking
Coffee makes me feel energized and ready to connect with someone.
Without you here there is less to say
But without you, I find myself at a loss for words. Conversation just isn't as meaningful without you in my life.
Don't want you thinking I'm unhappy
I'm not necessarily unhappy, but I'm not complete without you.
What is closer to the truth
The truth is that I miss you terribly and nothing can replace what we had.
Is that if I lived till I was a hundred and two
Even if I live to be incredibly old, I don't think I'll ever get over you.
I'm no longer moved to drink strong whiskey
I used to try drowning my sorrows in alcohol, but even that doesn't help me forget you now.
I shook the hand of time and I knew
I've come to understand that time doesn't heal all wounds; some pain just never goes away.
That if I lived till I could no longer climb my stairs
Even if I reach a point where I'm physically incapable of doing things on my own, I don't think I'll ever get over you.
Your face it dances and it haunts me
I can't escape the image of your face in my mind, it's always there, reminding me of what I've lost.
Your laughter is still ringing in my ears
I can still hear your laughter even though it's been years since we were together. It's like you're still with me in spirit.
I still find pieces of your presence here
Your presence lingers in my life, the places we shared and the things we did together have left their mark on me.
Even after all these years
Time hasn't dulled the pain of losing you, it's still as real and raw as ever.
I don't want you thinking that I don't get asked to dinner
I might go out and try to have a good time with other people, but it doesn't change the fact that you're still the one I want to be with.
Cause I'm here to say that I sometimes do
I want you to know that I'm still out there, trying to make the best of things, even if I'm still struggling to move on.
And even though I may seem to feel a touch of love
I might find fleeting moments of happiness or connection with someone else, but it's all just a pale substitute for what I had with you.
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
No matter what I do or how much time passes, I don't think I'll ever be able to let go of the love I have for you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: COLIN JAMES HAY
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