To Get Back To You
Nelson Lyrics


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When you lose the one you love
You think your world has ended
You think your world will be a waste of life
Without them in it

You feel there's no way to go on
Life is just a sad, sad song
But love is bigger than us all
The end is not the end at all

It's not somethin' you get over
But it's somethin' you get through
It's not ours to be taken
It's just a thing we get to do
Life goes on and on
And when it's gone
It lives in someone new
It's not somethin' you get over
But it's somethin' you get through

It's not somethin' you get over
But it's somethin' you get through
It's not ours to be taken
It's a thing we get to do

Life goes on and on
And when it's gone
It lives in someone new
It's not somethin' you get over
But it's somethin' you get through




It's not somethin' you get over
But it's somethin' you get through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nelson's song "To Get Back to You" explore the emotional turmoil one can feel when they lose the person they love. The opening lines suggest that losing someone can lead to a feeling of hopelessness and despair, as if the world has come to an end. However, the lyrics show that the pain of losing someone is not a finality, but rather a transition - "The end is not the end at all."


The songwriter believes that love is bigger than individuals and their relationships. Losing someone you love deeply is not something that can easily be overcome, but it is something that you can live through with time. Love is something we all get to experience, although it cannot be taken or claimed; it is something we cherish while it lasts. The song ultimately reminds us that life goes on, and while the pain of loss may be intense, it eventually lives in the memories of someone else.


Overall, the lyrics of "To Get Back to You" are a message of hope, that while it may be difficult to move on from a love that has been lost, we will eventually go through it and come out on the other side, able to love again.


Line by Line Meaning

When you lose the one you love
Losing someone you love can make it feel like your world has ended


You think your world has ended
It can be difficult to imagine your life without the one you love


You think your world will be a waste of life
Without the person you love, life can seem meaningless


Without them in it
The presence of the person you love can make a world of difference


You feel there's no way to go on
It can be challenging to move forward after losing the person you love


Life is just a sad, sad song
After losing someone you love, life can feel depressing and hopeless


But love is bigger than us all
The power of love can transcend individual experience and impact many lives


The end is not the end at all
Although it may feel like the end, life goes on and has new beginnings


It's not somethin' you get over
Losing someone you love may never stop hurting


But it's somethin' you get through
With time and support, people can learn to cope with loss


It's not ours to be taken
Love is a gift, not something we can control or possess


It's just a thing we get to do
Love is a part of the human experience and something we get to share


Life goes on and on
Despite loss, life continues


And when it's gone
Death is a natural part of life


It lives in someone new
Memories and experiences can be passed on and shared with others


But it's somethin' you get through
Although the pain of loss may never completely go away, it is possible to heal and move forward




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUDDY CANNON, WILLIE NELSON

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