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Introduction
As he grows older, Willie has been bidding farewell to more and more of his friends and family. Recently, he shared a track from his upcoming album Last Man Standing titled “Something You Get Through.” This heartfelt song, co-written by Nelson and his producer Buddy Cannon, holds deep personal significance for Willie.
The lyrics stem from comforting words Nelson shared with a friend grieving the loss of a loved one. Cannon overheard their conversation, and together, they turned it into a song.
The opening lines are: “When you lose the one you love, you think your world has ended. You think your world will be a waste of life, without them in it.”
This resonates with nearly everyone, as most people have faced the loss of someone dear. The song addresses a profound question: do you ever truly move on from such a loss? Willie responds in his song, “It’s not something you get over, but it’s something you get through.”
The recording is intimate, with only a few instruments accompanying him, including harmonica played by longtime bandmate Mickey Raphael. It evokes a sense of being part of the soundtrack to an old Western movie.
On April 27, just days before his 85th birthday, country icon Willie Nelson will release his 73rd studio album. Yes, you read that correctly—his 73rd.
Nelson rose to prominence in the 1960s as a key figure in the “outlaw country” movement. Throughout his extensive career, he’s crafted some of the most unforgettable country songs ever written, earning numerous accolades and collaborating with some of the biggest names in music.
Even after this new album’s release, Willie shows no signs of slowing down. In May, he’ll embark on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, a 17-date journey featuring performances from some of the most renowned names in American rock and country music.
Willie’s delivery of this song is so tender and sincere, it sneaks up on you, leaving you unexpectedly teary-eyed. It tugs at your heart while also providing comfort—a perfect example of why Willie Nelson remains a force in the industry after all these years.
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Lyrics
When you lose the one you love
You think your world has ended
You think your world will be a waste of life
Without them in it
You feel there’s no way to go on
Life is just a sad, sad song
But love is bigger than us all
The end is not the end at all
It’s not somethin’ you get over
But it’s somethin’ you get through
It’s not ours to be taken
It’s just a thing we get to do
Life goes on and on
And when it’s gone
It lives in someone new
It’s not somethin’ you get over
But it’s somethin’ you get through
It’s not somethin’ you get over
But it’s somethin’ you get through
It’s not ours to be taken
It’s a thing we get to do
Life goes on and on
And when it’s gone
It lives in someone new
It’s not somethin’ you get over
But it’s somethin’ you get through
It’s not somethin’ you get over
But it’s somethin’ you get through