The song "I Keep Telling Myself" by Julio Iglesias is about a person who is struggling to move on from a past love. The lyrics suggest that despite the person's efforts to convince themselves that the relationship was not meant to be, their heart still longs for the lost love. The song opens with the narrator describing the feeling of being alone at night when the lights come on and lovers go out. They reflect on how they used to do the same with their former partner. However, now they find themselves alone. The narrator acknowledges that it's no one's fault but their own that they are alone now, indicating that the relationship likely ended due to their own actions or decisions. Throughout the song, the narrator repeats the phrase "I keep telling myself" as they try to convince themselves that the relationship was not meant to be. They acknowledge that their heart disagrees with this logic, and that they still hold onto feelings for their ex-partner. The final verse of the song describes the narrator walking the empty streets, unsure where to go without their former partner. They continue to repeat the same phrase, trying to convince themselves that they are better off without their past love. Overall, "I Keep Telling Myself" reflects the universal struggle to move on from a past love, even when we know that it may be for the best. The lyrics suggest that deep down, our hearts may still hold onto the hope of rekindling that lost love, despite our best efforts to convince ourselves otherwise.
