About the song
“Something You Get Through” by Willie Nelson is not just a song—it’s a moment of quiet truth, a gentle conversation between the heart and the soul. Released in 2018 as part of his album Last Man Standing, this ballad stands out as one of Nelson’s most poignant and emotionally mature works. With a voice weathered by time and wisdom, Willie delivers a message that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced loss, grief, or the slow healing of time.
Unlike songs that try to offer quick comfort or silver linings, this one simply acknowledges the pain. “It’s not something you get over, but it’s something you get through,” he sings with unshakable sincerity. Those words, simple as they may seem, carry the kind of weight only a lifetime of experience can bring. There is no rush here, no pressure to “move on”—just the understanding that healing is not about forgetting, but about learning how to carry on with the memory of what we’ve lost.
What makes the song even more powerful is its sparse instrumentation. A soft guitar, a gentle piano, and Nelson’s unmistakable voice—it all comes together in a quiet, meditative space where the listener is invited to sit with their feelings rather than escape them. It’s a song for the late-night hours, for long drives, for those quiet mornings when the ache is still fresh.
At 85 years old, Nelson didn’t just write a song—he delivered a life lesson. This track reminds us that grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and that it’s okay not to be okay. It offers compassion instead of answers, and in doing so, becomes a source of solace for anyone who’s still learning how to “get through.”
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Willie Nelson or hearing him for the first time, “Something You Get Through” is a song that meets you where you are—and stays with you long after the final note fades.
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Lyrics
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
