Till I Can Make It on My Own
Finding Strength in Heartache: Tammy Wynette's Journey of Independence
Lyrics
I'll need time to get you off my mind
Expresses the need for time to move on from thoughts of the person being addressed.
And I may sometimes bother you
Acknowledges the possibility of occasionally troubling or disturbing the person.
Try to be in touch with you
Desire to maintain contact or communication with the person.
Even ask too much of you, from time to time
Admitting the potential for making excessive requests or demands occasionally.
Now and then
Referencing sporadic instances or occasional moments.
Lord, you know I'll need a friend
Expressing the need for a friend during tough times.
And 'till I get used to losing you
Until becoming accustomed to the idea of losing the person.
Let me keep on using you
Asking to rely on the person until self-sufficiency is achieved.
'Til I can make it on my own
Striving for independence and self-reliance eventually.
I'll get by, but no matter how I try
Asserting capability to cope but admitting difficulty despite efforts.
There'll be times that you'll know I'll call
Acknowledging the likelihood of reaching out during tough moments.
Chances are my tears will fall
Expectation of shedding tears during emotional times.
And I'll have no pride at all, from time to time
Accepting vulnerability and lack of pride in certain situations.
But they say, oh, there'll be a brighter day
Hopeful anticipation for a better future despite current challenges.
But 'til then I lean on you
Reliance on the person until brighter days arrive.
That's all I mean to do
Clarifying the intention of leaning on the person for support.
'Til I can make it on my own
Continued dependence until achieving independence.
Surely someday I'll look up and see the morning sun
Expressing hope for a future free from emotional pain and loneliness.
Without another lonely night behind me
Imagining a time without enduring nights of loneliness.
Then I'll know I'm over you and all my cryin's done
Anticipating emotional healing and moving on from the person.
No more hurtin' memories can find me
Expectation of being free from painful memories in the future.
But 'til then
Reiterating the need for support until the pain diminishes.
Lord, you know I'm gonna need a friend
Expressing reliance on a friend during the process of moving on.
'til I get used to losing you
Continued reliance on the person until adapting to the loss.
Let me keep on using you
Requesting support until achieving self-sufficiency emotionally.
'Til I can make it on my own
Reiterating the desire for independence when emotionally ready.
'Til I can make it on my own
Restating the aspiration for eventual self-reliance.
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