I Can Make It if You Can
Navigating Love's Maze: The Emotional Journey in 'I Can Make It if You Can'
Lyrics
Somewhere a screen door slammed
A screen door has forcefully closed in a distant location.
Somewhere, someplace, somebody's killing a man
There's a violent act happening elsewhere, where someone is killing another person.
Down the road I'm told five people died
Rumors suggest that five individuals have died nearby.
And I wonder are you making love to anyone tonight.
The singer wonders if the person they're addressing is involved romantically with someone else.
'cause she and I, we're still sitting here
The singer and someone else (possibly the addressed person) are together.
Our eyes are dry but we're bored to tears
Although not visibly upset, both individuals are incredibly bored.
She said lets talk about the future, lets forget about the past
The other person suggests discussing the future and leaving the past behind.
Did I forget to tell you time never lasts,
A reminder that time is fleeting and doesn’t endure.
CHORUS:
Beginning of the chorus.
Can I hold on that long
Questioning if the singer can endure or hold on for that duration.
Is it worth the same old stringalong
Asking if enduring the same routine is worthwhile.
There's been a few rights but there's plenty wrongs
Acknowledging a few positives but many negatives in the situation.
I can make it if you can.
Expressing the belief that the singer can persevere if the addressed person can.
Don't trust anything, especially love
Advising against trust, particularly in love.
Be careful of the broken bottles on the wall above.
Warning about dangers that may not be immediately visible or apparent.
They burn your brain and they tear at your mind
Describing the detrimental effects of certain experiences on mental health.
I know I won't be making love to anyone tonight.
The singer decides not to engage in romantic activities tonight.
'cause she and I we're still sitting here
Reiterating that both individuals are still together.
Our eyes are dry but we're bored to tears.
Despite not showing emotions, both are profoundly bored.
Don't talk about the future, please don't talk about the past
Requesting not to discuss the future or past.
Lets forget about the present, it makes me want to laugh.
Expressing a desire to ignore the present because it seems absurd or meaningless.
REPEAT CHORUS
Repetition of the chorus.
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