"I Still Love You" by EXES is a song about the inner conflict and longing associated with a past relationship. The narrator finds themselves on the East Side, where they might run into someone they both know, warning them that there's a chance their ex-lover might appear. Despite the late night and cold surroundings, the narrator sees their ex-lover's face from the road, and with just a glance in their eyes, they express a desire to drive the narrator home. The song explores the complex emotions that arise when love lingers even after a breakup. The narrator admits to still loving their ex-lover, and wonders if, by waiting in the car together, they will experience a kiss that resembles their very first one, a passionate and intense moment in the dark. They acknowledge that they shouldn't want something so strongly, yet their feelings for their ex-lover persist. The lyrics hint at the passage of time, with the narrator spending a lifetime longing for the possibility of meeting their ex-lover again. Countless opportunities for new and meaningful connections have passed by, yet the narrator finds themselves still yearning, feeling small and humble at the ex-lover's feet. The repeated lines in the chorus convey the conflicting emotions within the narrator. They admit to still loving their ex-lover, but also express hesitation, not wanting to feel this way anymore. However, the desire for their ex-lover remains strong, despite the mixed emotions. Overall, "I Still Love You" captures the bittersweet nostalgia and longing that can come with the end of a relationship, as well as the struggle to move on while still holding onto remnants of love.
