The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
With my hand in my pocket
I wave us off goodbye
With the hand that once touched you
Dried your tears when you cried
Oh I must've loved you
I used to tell you all the time
Ten times a day and fifty times each night
Still I wait for your reply
I reach to feel your pillow
I move in close and close my eyes
But it's just the end of one more lonely dream
Just the end of one more lonely night
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Still can't get over you
For a moment you were with me
For a moment you were mine
Then the darkness comes and takes you far away
Before I even said goodbye
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Still can't get over you
I wave us off goodbye
With the hand that once touched you
Dried your tears when you cried
Oh I must've loved you
I used to tell you all the time
Ten times a day and fifty times each night
Still I wait for your reply
I reach to feel your pillow
I move in close and close my eyes
But it's just the end of one more lonely dream
Just the end of one more lonely night
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Still can't get over you
For a moment you were with me
For a moment you were mine
Then the darkness comes and takes you far away
Before I even said goodbye
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Even after all this time
Still can't get over you
Still can't get over you
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Still Can't Get Over You Lyrics as written by Gary Barlow
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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