UB40's reggae track features two voices trading verses about moving on after a breakup. One singer has found a new, more loving partner; both insist they'll get along without their ex. The refrain "I will get along without you now" drives home the theme of finality and self-empowerment.
heart that I used to share, and then you went away. Now you come back, telling me to forgive you, but I won't change my mind. You got to tell it for me, got to tell it for me.
I will get along without you now. I will get along without you now.
I found someone who loves me more than you did, and she will never break my heart, no. So don't you ever try to change my mind, 'cause I won't take you back.
Gotta tell her again. Uh-huh, you break my heart, baby. Mm-hmm, tears out of my baby. I will get along without you now. I will get along without you now.
I found someone who loves me more than you do, and she will never break my heart, no. So don't you ever try to change my mind, 'cause I won't take you back. You gotta tell her one more time. Uh-huh, you know you're wrong, baby.
Listen to my song, baby. I will get along without you now. I know you got the truth. Gotta get another baby. Gotta see my son again. Gotta keep strong. Gotta live around. I know what I can do.
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