Fix Me Up
A Firm Handshake Lyrics

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Tell me something you never told before
Before I walk through the door, I adore you, I adore you
I do, I do
Smile with me and cry with me
I won′t ever tell a soul
Hold my hand
I'll squeeze it back
And I′ll never let go

Never give up, never look back
I won't give up I'll keep on trying
Dry your tears up, all your crying
Cannot fix me up my darling
Fix me up my darling

Twisty, turning winding path
I could listen to your laugh
As we tiptoe on these humble truths
I don′t want to lose you
Show me how to love deeper than the surface, my friend
And you can show me what it means to have purpose
And I′ll tell you again

Never give up, never look back
I won't give up I′ll keep on trying
Dry your tears up, all your crying
Cannot fix me up my darling
Fix me up my darling

Woh Woh Woh... Hold on

Don't you lose hope the sky′s not falling
Please just listen 'cause I′ll be calling
Stay with me just one more moment
I know you're in pain just please don't show it

One more moment, please
It′s too late I′m afraid I have to leave

Promise me, promise me that you'll...

Never give up, never look back
I won′t give up I'll keep on trying
Dry your tears up, all your crying

Cannot fix me up my darling
Fix me up my darling

Overall Meaning

The song Fix Me Up by A Firm Handshake is a heartfelt ballad about the singer's struggle with depression and anxiety. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found comfort in someone he loves and trusts, who he urges to keep persevering even in difficult times. In the first verse, the singer asks this person to confide in him and promises to keep their secrets safe. He then professes his love and devotion to this person, indicating that they are a source of comfort and stability in his life.

The chorus "Never give up, never look back / I won't give up I'll keep on trying / Dry your tears up, all your crying / Cannot fix me up my darling / Fix me up my darling" represents the singer's desire to continue forward despite setbacks, and his acknowledgement that although his loved one cannot "fix" him, they can still offer emotional support. The bridge of the song reveals the singer's fear of losing this person and their importance to him. He asks for guidance and understanding, wishing to deepen his relationship with them beyond surface level interactions. Concluding with the line, "It's too late I'm afraid I have to leave," the song suggests the urgency of prioritizing mental health and seeking help when necessary.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me something you never told before
Share with me a secret or truth that you have kept hidden until now.

Before I walk through the door, I adore you, I adore you
I hold an immense amount of affection for you before I even see you again.

I do, I do
I confirm my love and commitment to you.

Smile with me and cry with me
Let's share experiences that bring happiness and sadness, and do it together.

I won't ever tell a soul
Your secrets are safe with me, I won't share them with anyone else.

Hold my hand
Take my hand, let me be there for you and support you.

I'll squeeze it back
I'll return the gesture by holding your hand tightly.

And I'll never let go
I'll stay with you and support you no matter what happens, I won't abandon you.

Never give up, never look back
I won't quit, I'll persist and continue trying.

I won't give up, I'll keep on trying
I won't give up on us, I'll keep working to make things better.

Dry your tears up, all your crying
I'll comfort you and try to make things better, so you don't have to cry anymore.

Cannot fix me up my darling
I'm not perfect, and you can't fix all of my problems, but I appreciate your support and love.

Fix me up my darling
Help me become better, support me, and love me.

Twisty, turning winding path
Our journey might be complicated and difficult, but we'll navigate it together.

I could listen to your laugh
I love hearing you laugh, seeing you happy makes me happy too.

As we tiptoe on these humble truths
We're exploring and discovering the honest, sometimes simple, sometimes difficult, facts about ourselves and our relationship.

I don't want to lose you
I'm scared of losing you, losing what we have, and what we could have in the future.

Show me how to love deeper than the surface, my friend
Teach me how to love with more intensity and sincerity, as you are a close friend and know more about me.

And you can show me what it means to have purpose
Help me find my direction and goals, show me what's important and meaningful.

And I'll tell you again
I'll reiterate, I'll remind you, I'll let you know how much I appreciate you.

Woh Woh Woh... Hold on
Wait a moment, pause for a second, let's take a breath.

Don't you lose hope the sky's not falling
Don't give up, have faith, the situation might be tough, but it's not the end of the world.

Please just listen 'cause I'll be calling
Keep listening, and I'll keep reaching out and communicating, don't shut me out.

Stay with me just one more moment
Don't leave yet, stay with me a bit more, I need you.

I know you're in pain just please don't show it
I understand you're hurting, but you don't have to pretend everything's fine, you can open up and let me help.

One more moment, please
Just a little bit more time, let me have that.

It's too late I'm afraid I have to leave
I can't stay any longer, I have to go even though I don't want to.

Promise me, promise me that you'll...
Make me a promise, commit to something.

Writer(s): Zachary David Sobiech, Samantha Ruth Brown

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