Whatever You Can Do
Surviving the Struggle: Messages of Support in Austin Archer's Song
Lyrics
It goes back to Hannah
Referring to a person named Hannah, indicating a personal connection.
Holding out a hand
Describing a gesture of offering help or support.
I was looking for an out
Expressing a search for an escape or solution.
And calling it romance
Describing a situation as romantic, possibly masking deeper issues.
I said I've got a full bottle
Indicating possession of alcohol.
And you've got an empty apartment
Noting an empty living space, suggesting loneliness or emptiness.
She recognized my downward Spiral
Recognition of a negative spiral in one's life.
And pulled me off of the pavement and said
Someone intervenes to help the speaker in a difficult situation.
Whatever you can do to get by
Encouraging the idea of doing whatever is necessary to cope.
At least from now til then
Setting a timeframe for the coping strategy.
Whatever you can do to to get by
Reiterating the importance of coping without relapsing.
Without picking up again
Emphasizing the challenge of staying clean from substances.
I'm telling you that there's a horizon
Highlighting the existence of positive possibilities or opportunities.
That I know you ain't seeing yet
Assuring the listener that a brighter future is ahead.
I'm telling you the sun is arriving
Symbolizing hope and a positive change arriving.
And you'll be here when it sets
Assuring that the listener will endure through difficult times.
It goes back to Michael
Referring to another person named Michael, possibly another source of support.
Saying it's alright
Expressing reassurance that things will be okay.
You can call me anytime
Offering availability for communication and support.
And say what's on your mind
Encouraging open communication about personal thoughts.
I got calls from several strangers
Receiving concern from various people, possibly friends or strangers.
Several times a day
Highlighting the frequency of check-ins, showing care from others.
Saying we're just checking in on you
Expressing concern for the well-being of the speaker.
And making sure you're okay
Repeating a common phrase indicating concern for someone's safety.
They'd say
Reiterating the supportive nature of the calls received.
Whatever you can do to get by, man
Encouraging coping mechanisms until a future date.
At least until tomorrow arrives
Setting a timeframe for sustaining coping efforts.
Whatever you can do to keep breathing
Emphasizing the importance of staying alive without relying on substances.
Without needing to be high
Promoting survival without the need for intoxication.
I said if there's a God above will he save me
Pondering divine intervention and questioning personal beliefs.
Even if I don't exactly believe
Exploring the possibility of salvation despite doubts.
They said you can call it whatever you prefer, Austin
Addressing the speaker by name and urging them not to abandon their situation.
Just don't leave
Stressing the importance of not leaving the supportive environment.
Whatever you can do to get by
Reiterating the need for coping strategies until the next interaction.
At least until our next phone call
Extending the timeframe for coping until the next communication.
Whatever you can do to survive
Emphasizing the importance of survival and resilience.
And keep your back against the wall
Encouraging a defensive posture against challenges.
I know that you don't wanna think that I know you
Acknowledging shared experiences and similarities between the speaker and the listener.
Or that we have anything in common at all
Recognizing the reluctance to accept commonality between the speaker and the listener.
But you and I are birds of a feather
Metaphorically likening the speaker and the listener to birds of a feather.
And together we won't fall
Expressing unity and solidarity between the speaker and the listener.
Oh, whatever you can do to get by
Reiterating the encouragement to do whatever it takes to cope.
Whatever you can do to survive
Emphasizing the necessity of survival through any means.
Whatever you can do to get by, man
Encouraging continued coping efforts for sustained well-being.
Whatever you can do
Repeating the message to do whatever is necessary to cope and survive.
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