"I Can't Get Over You" is a song by George Jones, released in 1965. The song is about the struggle of trying to move on from a past love. The lyrics describe the protagonist's constant feeling of being lost and unable to distinguish between day and night or right and wrong because they are so consumed by their love for someone. The person is spinning like a top, unable to stop thinking about their ex-lover. The protagonist feels torn between two conflicting emotions represented by an angel and a devil on their shoulders. The angel urges them to let go and move on, while the devil tells them not to. Despite this inner conflict, the protagonist admits that they can't get over their ex-lover. The chorus emphasizes the intense effect the love has on the protagonist, making them feel like they are spinning out of control. Their heartache only fades when they hear their ex-lover say "I love you," but they still can't let go. Overall, the song depicts a person trapped in their emotions, struggling to move on from a past love despite the conflicting advice they receive. It portrays the power of love to affect someone deeply and the difficulty of overcoming that love.
