"Never Having You" is a song written and performed by George Jones, an American country music singer. The song was released in 1981 as a track on his album "Still the Same Ole Me." The lyrics depict a sense of regret and longing for a lost love. The narrator acknowledges that it is too late in life to have the person they desire and that they will never be able to experience the love and happiness they once dreamed of. The line "There's no way for me to win you, I'm so far behind, it's so late in the game" reflects the narrator's realization that the opportunity for a relationship has passed them by. The song further explores the idea of reincarnation, as the narrator yearns for another chance to be with their loved one. They express their belief that in another life, they could have the opportunity to be together. However, they also acknowledge that the person they desire seems to be content in their current situation, while they feel like an outcast or someone who doesn't fit in ("You're wrapped up in your situation, you are music and I'm so far out of the tune"). The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and desperation, as the narrator struggles with their feelings of being left behind and their inability to let go of their longing for the person they love. They describe themselves as a "free-thinking fool" who is consumed by their desire and feels as though they are going insane ("This hunger is eatin' my heart out, I'm a lunatic and you are so super cool"). "Never Having You" tells a story of unrequited love, missed opportunities, and the pain of knowing that a relationship will never come to fruition. It captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by someone who is forced to go through life without the one they desire, all while longing for another chance.
