That's What I'm Here For
Finding Strength in Support: 'That's What I'm Here For' Meaning Explained
Lyrics
Kathy's afraid of her new independence
Kathy is apprehensive about her newfound independence.
She's thrown down the gloves
She has decided not to engage in a futile fight.
From a fight that ain't worth winning
Opting to keep a safe distance from situations not worth the struggle.
Keeping the world at a safe distance
Choosing to protect herself from the world.
What doesn't kill you makes you strong
Emphasizing resilience, suggesting that challenges can strengthen.
So they say rest your hurt on my shoulders
Encouraging Kathy to share her pain, offering support.
Custom made to carry the weight
Expressing readiness to bear the burdens of others.
That's what I'm here for
Declaring the singer's purpose to be a source of support.
When you're shut out and
Offering assistance when Kathy feels excluded.
The doors are closing
Referencing difficult times when opportunities seem limited.
That's what I'm here for
Reiterating the singer's availability for support.
I'll take on your salvation
Promising to take on the responsibility of helping and saving.
And put you right
Ensuring to set things right for Kathy.
Kathy's amazed at her broken reflection
Observing Kathy's surprise at her own damaged self-image.
She paints a brave face
Describing Kathy putting on a courageous facade.
That seems almost convincing
Acknowledging the convincing appearance of her strength.
Riding her hopes on some magic answer
Depicting Kathy's reliance on a miraculous solution for hope.
Sometimes losing's like the last train out
Comparing losing to missing the last chance.
A dime for some small talk
Suggesting a minimal cost for casual conversation.
And crying out loud, maybe turn it around
Expressing the possibility of turning things around through tears and expression.
That's what I'm here for
Reiterating the singer's purpose as a support system.
When you're shut out and
Offering help in times of exclusion and closed doors.
The doors are closing
Referencing challenging moments with limited opportunities.
That's what I'm here for
Restating the singer's availability for support.
I'll take on your salvation
Pledging to take on the responsibility of providing salvation.
And put you right
Committing to set things right for the person in need.
What doesn't kill you makes you strong
Reiterating the idea that challenges contribute to strength.
So they say rest your hurt on my shoulders
Encouraging sharing of pain and finding support.
Custom made to carry the weight
Reaffirming the singer's readiness to carry the weight of others.
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