The song "Not Over You" by Sara Evans depicts the emotions of longing and heartbreak after a breakup. The lyrics reveal the narrator's struggle to move on from a past love. In the first verse, the narrator expresses a desire to escape into their dreams in order to see the face of their former partner once more. They admit to staring at a picture and listening to the radio, hoping for a conversation that acknowledges the good times they had together. However, they also acknowledge the current state of alienation and understand that they are still emotionally attached to their ex. The chorus reveals the narrator's conflicted feelings. If someone were to ask how they are doing, they would initially claim they are fine and pretend that their ex is not on their mind. However, the truth is that they struggle to move on. The narrator describes going out to a restaurant, sitting at a table set for two, and being confronted with the reality that they are still in love. The second verse portrays the ex-lover as someone who is skilled at affecting the narrator's emotions. The narrator initially believed their ex was innocent, but they ultimately caused immense pain. Despite this, the ex is still seen as magnificent. The narrator compares themselves to a boomerang, being thrown away but always ending up back in the same game. They feel incomplete without their ex. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the narrator's denial and the painful truth that they cannot move on. They long for a chance to start anew but acknowledge that their efforts will only be successful if their ex is convinced. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that the narrator is still not over their ex. The repetition of "Not over you" reflects the lingering emotions and the struggle to let go. Overall, "Not Over You" captures the inner turmoil and yearning of someone trying to heal from a past relationship, but still unable to move on.
