I Get Along Without You Very Well
Embracing Life Beyond Heartbreaks: Carly Simon's Emotional Journey
Lyrics
I get along without you very well
I can manage without you quite effectively
Of course I do
It's a given, I don't face difficulties
Except when the soft rains fall
Except during gentle rains
And drip from the leaves, then I recall
Water dripping from leaves triggers memories
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms
Recalling the joy of being held in your embrace
Of course I do
Yes, those memories linger
But I get along without you very well
Nonetheless, I manage well without you
I've forgotten you just like I should
I've erased you from my thoughts as I should
Of course I have
Indeed, I've moved on
Except to hear your name
Except when your name is mentioned
Or someone's laugh that is just the same
Or a laughter resembling yours echoes
But I've forgotten you just like I should
Yet, I've forgotten you as necessary
What a guy
Reflecting on the nature of a person
What a fool I am
Acknowledging foolishness in past actions
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon
To believe my heartache could deceive the moon
What's in store
Considering the future
Should I phone once more
Contemplating whether to make another call
No it's best that I stick to my tune
Deciding it's better to adhere to my current attitude
I get along without you very well
Despite all, I manage fine without you
Of course I do
Yes, it's true
Except perhaps in Spring
Except, perhaps, during Spring
But I should never think of Spring
But I consciously avoid thoughts of Spring
For that would surely break my heart in two
Because that would undoubtedly shatter my heart
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