The song "I've Just Got to See You Once More" by George Jones tells the story of a person who sees a picture of their former love in the morning paper, smiling just as they did in the past. Despite knowing that their love is getting married the next day, the person's heart is heavy with a desire to see their former love one more time. The lyrics express the pain and longing that the person feels while acknowledging their inability to let go of their love. They describe how seeing their former love in a wedding gown will only intensify their heartbreak when the groom kisses them, as it represents the finality and loss of their relationship. The song conveys a sense of regret as the person realizes how lucky the groom is to have their former love. It also reflects the narrator's realization that their broken heart may never mend and that they may never be able to love again. Despite this acknowledgement, the narrator still feels a desperate need to see their former love one last time. The song concludes with the narrator deciding to attend the wedding and then return home to face the aftermath of their emotions. The lyrics convey the anticipation of crying like never before when witnessing the moment when the groom kisses their former love. However, the desire to see their former love outweighs the pain and heartbreak they know they will experience. Overall, "I've Just Got to See You Once More" tells a story of love lost, unrequited feelings, and the longing to hold on to a past love, even if it means enduring more pain.
