'Til I Can Make It On My Own
Billy Gilman Lyrics


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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, you know I'll need a friend
And 'till 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 that you'll 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 lean on you, that's all I mean to do,
'Til I can make it on my own

Surely someday I'll look 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 hurtin' memories can find me

But 'til then, Lord, you 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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Billy Gilman's "Til I Can Make It On My Own" talk about the struggle of moving on after a breakup. The song's protagonist admits he needs time to get over his ex-partner and will often bother them with constant attempts at communication, even if it's just to have a friend to lean on. He also acknowledges that he'll have moments of weakness where he'll call and cry to them, with no pride or dignity left. However, he holds onto hope that there will be a brighter day, and soon he'll see the morning sun without the pain of loneliness.


The lyrics portray a vulnerable, honest account of the aftermath of heartbreak, exemplifying the difficulties in taking control of one's emotions. The singer is aware of his dependence on his former lover, but ultimately is optimistic about the future, acknowledging that he just needs time to heal. The repetition of "Til I can make it on my own" reinforces the idea that he actively wants to move on, but understands that it will take time and perhaps some semblance of help.


Overall, the lyrics of "Til I Can Make It On My Own" showcase the struggle to let go in the aftermath of a relationship, while still maintaining honest hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll need time to get you off my mind
I require some time to stop thinking about you and move on from our past relationship.


I may sometimes bother you, try to be in touch with you
There may be instances when I reach out to you, even if it may seem like I'm disturbing you.


Even ask too much of you, from time to time
I may demand too much from you occasionally, even though it might not be fair to you.


Now and then, Lord, you know I'll need a friend
Every now and then, I'll require a companion, somebody to lean on during difficult times.


And 'till I get used to losing you, let me keep on using you
Until I become accustomed to the idea of losing you, I will continue to rely on you.


'Til I can make it on my own
Until I am strong enough to move forward alone without your support.


I'll get by, but no matter how I try
Even if I try my best, I'll manage to survive.


There'll be times that you'll know I'll call
There will be times when I reach out to you and you'll know it's me.


Chances are my tears will fall
It's likely that I'll cry when I attempt to come to terms with losing you.


And I'll have no pride at all, from time to time
Occasionally, I may feel embarrassed and lack self-respect.


But they say, oh, there'll be a brighter day
But it's said that there will be a better tomorrow.


But 'til then I lean on you, that's all I mean to do
Until then, I'll depend on your assistance to help me recover from our break up.


Surely someday I'll look up and see the morning sun
Eventually, I will be able to look up and see a new day filled with hope and promise.


Without another lonely night behind me
I'll be free of the loneliness that has followed me since our breakup.


Then I'll know I'm over you and all my cryin's done
When this happens, I will realize that I have moved on and that I have no need to cry anymore about our relationship.


No more hurtin' memories can find me
I won't be tormented by painful memories from our past together.


But 'til then, Lord, you know I'm gonna need a friend
However, until that day comes, I'll require your friendship and understanding to help me get through each day.


Let me keep on using you
Permit me to continue to rely on you while I cope with the aftermath of the end of our relationship.


'Til I can make it on my own
This will be the case until I acquire the strength to move forward independently.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, GEORGE RICHEY, TAMMY WYNETTE

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Fabienne Nemery

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Lyrics en français:

J'aurai besoin de temps pour te sortir de mon esprit... & Je pourrais de temps en temps, te déranger .. Essayer d'être en contact avec toi...& même t'en demander un peu TROP... de temps en temps...

De temps en temps, Seigneur, tu sais que j'aurai besoin d'un ami!

Jusqu'à c'que je m'habitue de t'avoir perdu, ... Laisse-moi continuer à t'utiliser...
Jusqu'à ce que je puisse le faire par moi-même!

De temps en temps... mais peu importe combien j'essaye ... Il y'aura des moment, tu sais, je vais tomber ... Y a des chances que mes larmes couleront & je n'aurai aucune fierté ... de temps en temps ...

Mais ils disent, ... Oh, Y aura un jour meilleur...
Mais jusque là, je me reposerai sur toi... C'est tout ce que j'ai l'intention de faire...
Jusqu'à ce que je puisse le faire par moi-même!

Sûrement, un jour, je levrai les yeux et voir CE soleil du matin!
Sans une nuit de plus en solitaire derrière moi ...

Alors je saurai que je suis au dessus de toi et que tous mes pleurs sont faits ...

& plus de souvenirs blessants me trouveront...

Mais jusque-là, Seigneur, tu sais, j'aurai besoin d'un ami...

Jusqu'à ce que je m'habitude à t'avoir perdu, permets-moi à continuer à t'utiliser

Jusqu'à ce que je puisse le faire par moi-même....



All comments from YouTube:

twofeathersjodie

This is the most perfect voice on this earth.💕

baldomero Gutierrez

love this song

Bombie Co

this song reminds me of my failed relationship.. glad i was able to recover from that misery.

Tosha Teas

i wish i could like this more than once <3

Dorothy Brice

SONG MEANS SO MUCH TO ME, STILL HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET OVER HIM , TRIED SO MANY TIMES

Rick Baysinger

Literally, can't think of one thing that moved me as much as this did. J.

Vee Diamond's

He sang this song at 11 years old 😱

Janice P

Vee Diamond's pls 9

Dan Dobies

Can really understand the meaning

Amber Chandler

i sang this song to my gma when she passed away in 2003 Rip gma

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