Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2016-09-22
- Album Name: It’s Not
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “It’s Not” by Julie Hanse
“It’s Not” by Julie Hanse is a reflective ballad about the sadness that can linger following a breakup, and the difficulty of moving on and letting go. It speaks to the contradiction between the head and the heart, and the urge to cling to past memories and relationships, even when they no longer hold any value. The song highlights the idea that though we may try to put the pain of losing someone behind us, it often lingers and we can still feel it. Julie sings about not wanting to recognize the reality that things are over, but eventually coming to terms with the fact that “it’s not.” The song demonstrates the difficulty of accepting the end of a relationship, and coming to terms with that, no matter how hard it may be.