Get It Together
Bryan White Lyrics
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I CAN'T TAKE' EM DOWN
I KEEP EXPECTING YOU TO CALL
BUT YOU DON'T MAKE A SOUND
TIME AIN'T SUPPOSED TO PASS THIS SLOW
I SHOULD HAVE FORGOTTEN YOU LONG AGO
I JUST NEVER GET AROUND TO GETTING OVER YOU
SHOULD'VE DONE IT YESTERDAY
NO GAIN IN DROWNING IN MY SORROW
AND JUST WASTING AWAY
JUST WHEN I THINK I GOT IT MADE
YOU NEVER FAIL TO GET IN THE WAY
I JUST NEVER GET AROUND TO GETTING OVER YOU
BRIDGE:
IF I COULD JUST CONVINCE MYSELF
TO OPEN MY EYES AND SEE
YOU'RE NOT THE ONE FOR ME
THEN I COULD START ALL OVER
AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE
AND BE FREE FROM YOUR MEMORY
I COULD BE FREE
(YOU SEE) YOU'RE STILL HERE AFTER ALL THIS TIME
AND I CAN'T ERASE YOU FROM MY MIND
I JUST NEVER GET AROUND
NEVER GET AROUND, BABY
NEVER GET AROUND TO GETTING OVER YOU
The lyrics to Bryan White's song "Get it Together" tell the story of a man who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. Despite the passage of time, he still has pictures of his former partner on the wall and continues to wait for her to call. He knows he should have forgotten about her by now, but he can't bring himself to let go. The slow passage of time makes it even harder for him to come to terms with the break up. He recognizes that he needs to take action and stop putting off dealing with his emotions, however, he feels trapped and unable to move on. The bridge reveals his internal struggle, as he tries to convince himself that he needs to move on and begin a new chapter in his life.
The lyrics of "Get it Together" evoke a sense of longing and heartbreak, describing the difficulties of moving on after a painful break up. The things that make the song so emotionally powerful are the honesty and vulnerability conveyed in its lyrics. Bryan White's achingly sincere voice adds to the depth of emotion felt throughout this song.
Line by Line Meaning
STILL GOT YOUR PICTURE UP ON THE WALL
I am still keeping your picture on my wall.
I CAN'T TAKE' EM DOWN
It is hard for me to remove your picture from the wall.
I KEEP EXPECTING YOU TO CALL
I always have an anticipation that you will contact me.
BUT YOU DON'T MAKE A SOUND
However, you never reach out to me.
TIME AIN'T SUPPOSED TO PASS THIS SLOW
Time is not supposed to move at such a slow pace.
I SHOULD HAVE FORGOTTEN YOU LONG AGO
I ought to have forgotten you a long time ago.
I JUST NEVER GET AROUND TO GETTING OVER YOU
I just never find the moment of getting over you.
I'M TIRED OF PUTTING IT OFF TILL TOMORROW
I am exhausted from postponing my plans until tomorrow.
SHOULD'VE DONE IT YESTERDAY
I should have carried out these actions yesterday.
NO GAIN IN DROWNING IN MY SORROW
It won't benefit me to be submerged in my sorrow.
AND JUST WASTING AWAY
Continuing this way is not a feasible option for me.
JUST WHEN I THINK I GOT IT MADE
Just when I am convinced that I have overcome my feelings.
YOU NEVER FAIL TO GET IN THE WAY
You always come back to obstruct my progress.
BRIDGE:
Pre-chorus is transitioned into the bridge.
IF I COULD JUST CONVINCE MYSELF
If only I could persuade myself.
TO OPEN MY EYES AND SEE
To see the reality of the situation.
YOU'RE NOT THE ONE FOR ME
That I am not meant to be with you.
THEN I COULD START ALL OVER
Only then I can start anew.
AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE
And live my life without you.
AND BE FREE FROM YOUR MEMORY
And finally be able to forget about you.
I COULD BE FREE
I could finally experience a sense of freedom.
(YOU SEE) YOU'RE STILL HERE AFTER ALL THIS TIME
Even after all this time, you still linger in my mind.
AND I CAN'T ERASE YOU FROM MY MIND
I cannot remove you from my thoughts.
I JUST NEVER GET AROUND
I just never manage to get over you.
NEVER GET AROUND, BABY
I am never able to accomplish the task.
NEVER GET AROUND TO GETTING OVER YOU
I never find the moment to fully get over you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRYAN WHITE, DEREK GEORGE
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