Getting Over You
Esmée Denters Ft. Justin Timberlake Lyrics

I gotta get over, gotta gotta get over you
The singer acknowledges that they need to move on and forget about their ex-lover, repeating this line multiple times to emphasize their determination.

I was always the one to keep it cool and all
The singer reflects on their personality, explaining that they always remained composed and aloof around their ex-partner. They built a metaphorical wall around themselves to avoid getting hurt.

Never once let you in, built up this wall around me
The singer states that they never let their ex-lover get too close to them. They were guarded and had defenses up to protect themselves from getting hurt.

Never thought that I'd be in this position
The singer reveals that they did not anticipate losing their partner and feeling heartbroken.

But in the back of my mind, I knew this would happen
The singer admits that they had a feeling their relationship would come to an end, despite their efforts to prevent it.

You overtook my door when I thought it was locked
The singer conveys that their ex-partner managed to find a way into their heart, even though they thought they had closed themselves off completely.

I got scared when you stole the key to my heart
The singer expresses fear upon realizing that they gave their ex-partner access to their emotions and feelings. They feel vulnerable and exposed.

Got to convince myself, I don't need anyone
The singer tries to get over their heartbreak by convincing themselves they don't need anyone, believing they can cope with it alone.

That's why I let you go, but I couldn't be more wrong
The singer explains that they thought breaking up with their ex-partner would help them move on but realizes they were mistaken, and that they still have strong feelings for them.

'Cause there's really no getting over you
The singer admits that they cannot seem to move on from their ex-partner. They admire them so much that they aren't able to find anyone else better.

Now I don't know what I'm supposed to do
The singer expresses confusion and frustration, unsure of how to get their ex-lover out of their mind and move on.

'Cause the more I try, the more I can't let you go
The singer recognizes that the more effort they put into trying to move on from their ex-partner, the more they are unable to forget them.

Here we are, you was on, but I'm still stuck here
The singer acknowledges that their ex-partner has moved on with someone else, but they are still unable to do the same and are feeling stuck.

Another girl in your life, she is taking over
The singer realizes that their ex-partner has found someone new and she is now in their place, occupying their ex's thoughts and affection.

Everything that could have been mine,
The singer laments that she could have had what the new girl is having now, but missed out because she let her ex-partner go.

She is the one your with, late at night
The singer describes the new girl as being the one her ex-partner is with at night, emphasizing their romantic relationship with one another.

Now I realize, but it's too late
The singer expresses regret over not trying hard enough to save their relationship and realizing too late that it's now too late to fix it.

Boy every time that I see your face
The singer feels pained and emotional every time they catch sight of their ex-partner's face, as it reminds them of their past relationship.

I don't know how much more my heart can take
The singer is emotionally drained and feeling weak due to their continued attachment to their ex-partner; they don't think they can handle it anymore.

'Cause I lost a good thing and let it go to waste
The singer laments letting their relationship with their ex-partner slip away, recognizing it could have been something beautiful and valuable in their life.

If I had a second chance, I'd never make the same mistake
The singer vows to learn from their mistakes and change their behavior if given the opportunity to be with their ex-partner again, recognizing it's too late.

I'm looking in the mirror but it's not me looking back
The singer feels like they don't recognize themselves anymore, as they have changed so much after losing their partner.

She would never let you go like that
The singer acknowledges that the new girl would not make the mistake of letting go of someone they care about, unlike themselves.

When I had the chance, I guess I let you slip away
The singer realizes that they missed their chance with their ex-partner, and they feel regretful for letting them go.

Guess there's really no getting over you
The singer reiterates that they cannot seem to move on from their ex, emphasizing their emotional attachment to them.

I see your face and it breaks my heart in two
The singer feels severely heartbroken every time they catch glimpses of their ex-partner's face or memories of their past relationship.

Though I'm crying inside, I try not to let it show
The singer is struggling with their emotions, trying to put on a brave face and hide their sadness and anguish from others.