Willie Nelson’s “Something You Get Through” stands as one of his most profound and healing compositions, offering comfort to anyone experiencing loss with its gentle wisdom that grief isn’t something we overcome but rather something we navigate; released on his 2018 album “Last Man Standing,” the song originated from a touching moment when Nelson consoled a grieving widow with the simple yet powerful words that became the song’s title and chorus; co-written with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon who couldn’t shake Nelson’s comforting phrase for years, the song’s stripped-down production allows Willie’s weathered voice to deliver its message with authentic emotion that only someone who has lived through decades of life’s joys and sorrows could convey; what makes this song particularly special is how it acknowledges the overwhelming despair of loss while simultaneously offering hope through lines like “love is bigger than us all, the end is not the end at all” and “life goes on and on, and when it’s gone, it lives in someone new”; countless listeners have shared how this song became their lifeline during difficult times, with many playing it at memorial services or during personal moments of grief; at its core, “Something You Get Through” reminds us that while we never truly “get over” our deepest losses, with time and love, we can find our way through them-a timeless message from an American musical treasure who continues to touch hearts well into his ninth decade.
“Scroll down to the end of the article to listen to music.” Introduction “Something You Get Through” is a poignant…