'Til I Can Make It On My Own
Martina McBride Lyrics
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To get you off my mind
I may sometimes bother you
Try to be in touch with you
Even ask too much of you
From time to time
Now and then
Lord ya know I'm gonna need a friend
Til I get used to losing you
Let me keep on using you
Til I can make it on my own
I'll get by
But no matter how I try
There'll be times you know I'll call
Chances are my tears will fall
And I'll have no pride at all
From time to time
But they say
Oh there'll be a brighter day
But til then I'll lean on you
That's all I mean to do
Til I can make it on my own
Surely someday I'll wake up and see the morning sun
Without another lonely night behind me
Then I'll know I'm over you and all my cryin's done
No more hurting memories to find me
But til then
Lord ya know I'm gonna need a friend
Til I get used to losing you
Let me keep on using you
Til I can make it on my own
Til I can make it on my own
In "Til I Can Make It On My Own," Martina McBride sings about the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. She acknowledges that although she knows she'll eventually be able to live her life without her former partner, she'll need help along the way. She pleads for understanding, as she will likely reach out to her ex from time to time in her attempt to adjust to a life without them, even if it means relying on them more than she should. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and an admission of a need for help, which is something many people can relate to.
Throughout the song, McBride emphasizes her desire to overcome her heartbreak and move on entirely. She acknowledges that this may take time and will undoubtedly involve moments of weakness and emotional pain. However, the song's overall message is hopeful, as McBride expresses her confidence that eventually, she'll be able to "make it on her own." She looks forward to a time when the memories of her past relationship no longer hold power over her and when she can wake up to a new day without feeling the weight of heartache.
In summary, "Til I Can Make It On My Own" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the challenges of recovering from a broken relationship. The lyrics express a desire for independence and self-sufficiency while recognizing that healing is a process that can take time and require the support of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll need time
I require a period of time
To get you off my mind
To stop thinking of you constantly
And I may sometimes bother you
There is a possibility that I could cause annoyance to you
Try to be in touch with you
I will attempt to make contact with you
Even ask too much of you
I may possibly request too much of you
From time to time
Occasionally
Now and then
Occasionally
Lord ya know I'll need a friend
I will require a companion
Til I get used to losing you
Until I adapt to losing you
Let me keep on using you
Allow me to continue to rely on you
I'll get by
I will manage
But no matter how I try
However much I attempt
There'll be times you know I'll call
I will call you at certain times
Chances are my tears will fall
It's likely that I will cry
And I'll have no pride at all
I will feel no pride
From time to time
Occasionally
But they say
People say
Oh there'll be a brighter day
There will be a happier time
But til then I'll lean on you
But until then, I will rely on you
That's all I mean to do
That is my sole intention
Surely someday I'll look up and see the mornin' sun
One day, I will wake up and see the sunrise
Without another lonely night behind me
Without experiencing another night filled with loneliness
Then I'll know I'm over you and all my cryin's done
At that point, I will have moved on from you and stopped crying
No more hurtin' memories will find me
I will no longer be haunted by painful memories
Til I can make it on my own
Until I am able to manage without assistance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RED GIANT PUBLISHING GROUP
Written by: Billy Sherrill, George Richey, Tammy Wynette
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'll need time
To get you off my mind
I may sometimes bother you
Try to be in touch with you
Even ask too much of you
From time to time
Now and then
Lord ya know I'm gonna need a friend
Til I get used to losing you
Let me keep on using you
Til I can make it on my own
I'll get by
But no matter how I try
There'll be times you know I'll call
Chances are my tears will fall
And I'll have no pride at all
From time to time
But they say
Oh there'll be a brighter day
But til then I'll lean on you
That's all I mean to do
Til I can make it on my own
Surely someday I'll wake up and see the mornin sun
Without another lonely night behind me
Then I'll know I'm over you and all my cryin's done
No more hurtin memories to find me
But til then
Lord ya know I'm gonna need a friend
Til I get used to losing you
Let me keep on using you
Til I can make it on my own
Til I cn make it on my own
@melissadyche8325
Martina has a beautiful voice and she really puts the meaning into the words
@cherylchapman8613
Absolutely. She's awesome. She's so talented and has God given gifts. I love the way she emotes. She's ALWAYS on key and her range is impeccable 🎉
@joanschuler5649
My favorite Tammy Wynette song! Martina sure does it justice! Amazing voice!
@fredjohnson9997
Hello Joan..
@johnroby2659
Very hard to do a song good as the person that made it a hit . She did one great job singing that song 😊❤
@vocalistpianist2639
Martina McBride is definitely the gold standard in Country Music! I never get tired of her singing.
@blendarichter9347
Brenda Lee said of her "I just love to hear her belt a song, any song." I agree.
@johnsteine4053
Agree soo much!
@kathysmibert391
💜💜💜
@scoop6473
Martina puts her 💞💞in it the way the Queen did it well done