Still in Love
Cat Power Lyrics


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Today I passed you on the street
And my heart fell at your feet
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you

Someone else stood by your side
She looked so satisfied
I can't help it
I'm still in love with you

A picture from the past came slowly stealin'
As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
Then suddenly I got that old-time feelin'
I can't help it
I am still in love with you

It hurts to know another's lips will kiss you
And hold you just the way I used to do
Oh heaven only knows how much I miss you




I can't help it
I'm still in love with you

Overall Meaning

Cat Power's "Still in Love" lyrics are a melancholic and heartbreaking tale of someone who has unexpectedly encountered their former lover on the street. The initial encounter causes a strong emotional reaction, with the singer's heart "falling at your feet." This is followed by the realization that the former lover is now with someone else, who appears to be content in their presence. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that they cannot help their feelings and that they are still in love with their former partner.


As the two former lovers walk together, a "picture from the past" "slowly stealing" causes the singer's emotions to become even more overwhelming. The memories of the physical closeness they once shared come flooding back, intensifying the pain of knowing that someone else will soon be holding their former partner. The lyrics speak to the pain of letting go of someone you still love, and the struggle to reconcile those feelings with the reality of moving on.


The song is a powerful expression of raw emotions that one could sometimes feel after a break-up. The lyrics are simple but pack a punch, and the melody is soulful and moving. The slow pace and Cat Power's exceptionally emotive singing make the song even more poignant.


Line by Line Meaning

Today I passed you on the street
Today I saw you while walking on the street


And my heart fell at your feet
I felt my heart dropping as I saw you


I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
I have no control over my emotions for you


Someone else stood by your side
I saw someone else standing beside you


She looked so satisfied
The other person looked happy and content


I can't help it I'm still in love with you
I cannot change my feelings for you, I still love you


A picture from the past came slowly stealin'
Suddenly, memories from the past start coming back slowly


As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
When I touched your arm and walked close to you


Then suddenly I got that old-time feelin'
I started feeling the same way as I did in the past


I can't help it I am still in love with you
I am unable to control my love for you, it still exists


It hurts to know another's lips will kiss you
It pains me to think someone else will kiss you


And hold you just the way I used to do
And hold you like I used to do


Oh heaven only knows how much I miss you
Only heaven knows how much I long to be with you


I can't help it I'm still in love with you
I cannot help being in love with you




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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