Introduction:
“I Still Love You”, a melancholic country ballad released in 2000, showcases the enduring power of love and the lingering pain of heartbreak. The song belongs to the album When Somebody Loves You, Alan Jackson’s ninth studio album, which achieved critical and commercial success. Keith Stegall, a frequent collaborator of Jackson’s, produced the track.
While “I Still Love You” wasn’t released as a single, it has become a fan favorite and a staple on Jackson’s setlists. The song’s emotional resonance is likely a contributing factor to its popularity. “I Still Love You” tells the story of a man grappling with the aftermath of a relationship’s end. Despite the separation, the narrator’s love for his former partner remains strong. The lyrics paint a picture of a world unchanged, with the leaky roof, the creaking door, and the ever-present ache in his heart. He clings to a memento, a favorite picture resting on his windowsill, and a memory of a promise to never change. Even his troublesome boss and the drudgery of daily life seem insignificant compared to the overwhelming weight of his love and loss. The narrator tosses and turns at night, pride conflicting with his yearning for reconciliation. He acknowledges his foolishness and the futility of his lingering feelings, but the power of his love remains.
“I Still Love You” is a relatable song that perfectly captures the complex emotions that follow a breakup. Through Alan Jackson’s heartfelt vocals and the evocative storytelling of the lyrics, the song offers a poignant reminder of love’s enduring presence, even in the face of loss.
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Lyrics:
The door still creaks, the roof still leaksWhen the rain comes fallin’ downThe dog still barks at every car that comes aroundMy boss at work, he’s still a jerkThat ain’t nothing newI’m such a dope, my hearts still brokeCause I still love youMy favorite picture of you is still on my windowsillYou wrote to me don’t ever changeAnd I’m afraid I never willWhen day is done the night still comesAnd I still toss and turnI still try to have some pride,While the bridge still burnsMy arms still ache, my heart still waitsAnd I know there’s no useI’m still a fool and its so cruelCause I still love youMy favorite picture of you is still on my windowsillYou wrote to me don’t ever changeAnd I’m afraid I never willThe door still creaks, the roof still leaksBut that ain’t nothing newThanks for the call, I guess that’s allExcept I still love you