Getting Over You
Willie Nelson;Bonnie Raitt Lyrics
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Why do I still think there's hope for us at all
These are the tings I hate but they're the things I do to get over you
Sunsets make me cry old pictures make me grin
But I don't really care to see your face again
These are the things I say but they're so hard to do like gettin' over you
You gotta believe that there's a reason that we surrender up our hearts
But there's a vantage point and it takes some time to find
Now I don't think it's right and you don't know what's wrong
My heart keeps asking me just where do we belong
It's not as though my life ain't hard enough to do try gettin' over you
You gotta believe that there's a reason...
Now other people say stop living in the past
But when there's nothin' left it's your memory that lasts
It's later than you think but still this isn't through this gettin' over you
Now it's later than you think and still this isn't through this gettin' over you
In Bonnie Raitt's song Getting Over You, the artist is caught in a struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics question why she still holds onto hope and finds it difficult to let go of the person she was once with. The pain she feels when looking back at old pictures and the release of crying at the sight of a sunset only shows how hard it is to move past the memories of the good times that are now gone. She tries to convince herself to move on, but it only makes her struggle all that much harder. Despite the pain, she knows that the journey of getting over someone takes time and a new perspective, one where you can see the pieces of the broken relationship fall apart and finally understand why it didn’t work out.
The lyrics showcase a deep sense of vulnerability and the struggle that comes with trying to move on from someone you once loved. Bonnie Raitt's words resonate with anyone who has felt the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to let go. The song speaks to the universal experience of trying to move on from something that was once great but didn't work out in the end. The artist's raw and honest lyrics express a sense of hopelessness, but also the understanding that time can heal wounds, and that one day she will be able to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I still write why do I still call
I keep trying even though it doesn't seem to be making a difference.
Why do I still think there's hope for us at all
I can't help holding on to the idea that we might still work things out.
These are the tings I hate but they're the things I do to get over you
Even though it hurts me, I keep doing things to try and forget about you.
Sunsets make me cry old pictures make me grin
Reminders of you make me feel both happy and sad.
But I don't really care to see your face again
Despite my conflicting emotions, I know deep down that it's better to move on.
These are the things I say but they're so hard to do like gettin' over you
I keep telling myself to let go, but it's easier said than done.
You gotta believe that there's a reason that we surrender up our hearts
There's a reason why we open ourselves up to love, even though it's painful at times.
But there's a vantage point and it takes some time to find
It's hard to see the big picture when you're heartbroken, but time can give you perspective.
Where you can see how all the pieces fit as you watch 'em fall apart
Eventually, you can look back and understand why things happened the way they did.
Now I don't think it's right and you don't know what's wrong
Neither of us really knows what went wrong, but something clearly did.
My heart keeps asking me just where do we belong
Despite everything, I still feel conflicted about where our relationship stands.
It's not as though my life ain't hard enough to do try gettin' over you
Trying to move on is adding to the difficulties I'm facing in my life.
Now other people say stop living in the past
Others are advising me to let go of the past and move on.
But when there's nothin' left it's your memory that lasts
Despite my efforts to forget, memories of you still linger.
It's later than you think but still this isn't through this gettin' over you
Even though I've been trying for a while, I know that it's going to take a lot more time and effort to truly move on from you.
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Written by: STEPHEN BRUTON
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Juan Martinez
"Why do I still write
Why do I still call
Why do I still think
There's hope for us at all
These are the tings I hate
But they're the things I do
To get over you
Sunsets make me cry
Old pictures make me grin
But I don't really care
To see your face again
These are the things I say
But they're so hard to do
Like getting over you
You gotta believe that there's a reason
That we surrender up our hearts
But there's a vantage point
And it takes some time to find
Where you can see how all the pieces fit
As you watch 'em fall apart
Now I don't think it's right
And you don't know what's wrong
My heart keeps asking me
Just where do we belong
It's not as though my life
Ain't hard enough to do
Try getting over you
You gotta believe that there's a reason
That we surrender up our hearts
But there's a vantage point
And it takes some time to find
Where you can see how all the pieces fit
As you watch 'em fall apart
And other people say
Stop living in the past
But when there's nothing left
It's your memory that lasts
It's later than you think
But still this isn't through
This getting over you
Now it's later than you think
And still this isn't through
This getting over you"
SpinTube
The song is about the eternal hope that true love can never fall apart, people remain connected at the level of the soul...always, if their feelings are genuine.
vandal nonesuch
Bonnie's slide playing: always superb, and the pedal steel in the background fills the gaps just right. What a terrific song!
Gary Hoffman
One of my favorite albums. Two greats on one song. So many great songs on a compilation.
Tatiana Sirbu
Oh...so beautiful song...love it...♥️
Curtis Squires
Willie and Bonnie Raitt ,.....it don't get much better than this ...
DirkjeA
We all can relate to heartache, for it has no colour, religion or nationality. I can imagine this beautiful song goes straight to your heart. I hope you will feel better soon and may all your wishes come true.... Just know, you are not the only one.
Hawkshaw Hawkins
Pure greatness.
John Hathaway
My God! I must be in the place--just ended a long relationship a couple months ago--can't stop playing this song!! Bonnie's voice tears through my soul! Love most of this album, but this song--damn!
Miss King
One of the greatest duets ever. Still listening in 2021
Questfortruth
How can there be a sweeter song than this? Beautiful.