"Get Along Without You Now" by UB40 is a cover of a 1956 song originally recorded by American singer Patience and Prudence. The song is about a broken relationship and the singer's determination to move on without their former partner. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer's ex-partner was not faithful and didn't care about their feelings. The singer states that they will be able to get by without their ex, highlighting their independence and self-reliance. They had managed to get along without them before they met, and they are confident they can do it again. The song also expresses the singer's lack of attraction and affection towards their former partner, suggesting that they never really had strong feelings for them. The singer implies that their ex tried to present their relationship as a close friendship to others, but the singer believes that their friendship ended as soon as their ex started behaving differently and distancing themselves. Overall, "Get Along Without You Now" is a song about resilience and moving forward after a failed relationship. The singer is determined to let go of their ex, highlighting their independence, and their ability to be happy without them.
