The story behind “And Still” – Reba McEntire’s quietly devastating ballad of a love never truly gone
Some reunions feel safe — until one glance brings it all back.
“And Still” isn’t a grand love song. It’s a soft-spoken confession — from a woman who thought she’d moved on, until she saw him again.
She thought she was over it… until she wasn’t
In the song, she runs into an old flame. They talk, laugh, and exchange pleasantries. He’s married. So is she. Everything seems okay.
But when he walks away, she’s left standing there — and suddenly, her heart is not okay.
“And still, I can’t let go.
Still, I want you so…”
The kind of truth most people never say out loud
Reba once said she chose this song because “it gives a voice to feelings most people carry quietly — like still loving someone you’ve already lost.”
There’s no drama in the lyrics. Just quiet heartbreak — the kind that settles in the silence after goodbye.
During live shows, Reba has had to pause while singing this one. Not because she forgot the lyrics — but because some memories speak louder than any song.
🎵 Suggested listening: “And Still” – Reba McEntire
If you’ve ever smiled at someone you once loved — and felt your chest tighten after — this song already knows you.
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