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What does "it" refer to here? And what does "hit" mean from "hit me yet"?

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Rebecca

"Hit" in this context refers to becoming aware or suddenly realizing something. "It" is not specifically stated in this song, however, it is implied that "it" is referring to her breakup. So "it hasn't hit me yet" means the breakup hasn't fully become real to her yet.

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