I'll Get By
Eddie Money Lyrics

Give me one last look
The singer is asking for a final glimpse of the person as they walk away.

As you walk away
The person is leaving, and the singer is watching them go.

I, I don't know what to say
The singer is at a loss for words and does not know how to express themselves.

I start callin' out your name
The artist tries to call out to the person, hoping that they will turn back.

But I just can't find the words
Despite multiple attempts, the artist cannot articulate their feelings.

I know will change your mind
The singer is trying to convince the person to stay, but they know their words won't be enough to change their mind.

I've tried a thousand times
The singer has attempted to rectify the situation in the past but has been unsuccessful.

But I just can't make it right
No matter what the artist does, they feel that things cannot be set right again.

Someday I pray there will come a day
The artist is hopeful that one day they will be able to move past their heartbreak and love again.

When I can open up my heart and love again
The artist is looking forward to a future where they feel able to love again.

Until then I'll get by
The singer is resigned to getting by and living without love in the meantime.

Somehow I'll get by
Despite the heartbreak, the artist is determined to find a way to persevere.

I know I'll get by
The singer is confident that they will find a way to move forward.

I take a look around
The singer takes stock of their surroundings and realizes they feel alone in the space they once shared with their love.

I see this lonely room
The singer is overwhelmed by the emptiness of the room they now occupy alone.

Now I want to paint it blue
The artist wants to make changes to the space to make it their own and to differentiate it from the past.

'Cause everywhere I turn
The artist can't escape reminders of their past love no matter where they look.

There's something else I find
No matter what the singer does, they always discover something that reminds them of their past love.

The notes you left behind
The singer is finding notes left by their past love that make them wonder about their intentions.

Were you tryin' to be kind
The artist is questioning whether their past love left notes to comfort them or to toy with their emotions.

Tell you somethin' baby, there will come a day
The artist is speaking directly to their past love, telling them that they will eventually move on.

Until then I'll pretend
The artist is pretending everything is okay even though they are still hurting from the loss of their love.

I'll play the fool
The singer is aware that they are being foolish for pretending everything is alright.

Someday I'll find another someone just like you
The artist is hopeful that one day they will find love again, and that it will resemble the love they lost.

'Til then I'll get by
The singer is resigned to living without love until the day comes when they can try again.

Somehow I'll get by
The singer has faced heartbreak before and is determined to persevere once again.

My heart don't own me
The singer is trying to distance themselves from their emotions and not allow their heartbreak to define them.

Can't think about it any more
The artist is trying to avoid dwelling on their heartbreak and is trying to move on.

Love's just a memory
The artist has resigned themselves to the idea that their past love is now only a memory of what was.

Surrounded by these lonely walls
The singer feels trapped by their loneliness in their current physical space.

Lately I've been thinkin'
The singer has recently been dwelling on their heartbreak more often and feels consumed by it.

I should move away
The artist is considering leaving the physical location that they share with their past memories, hoping that it will help them move on.

No reason left to stay
The artist feels that they have no compelling reason to stay in their current location any longer.

This house is haunted anyway
The artist feels haunted by their past memories and is ready to leave them behind.

I'll tell you something baby, there will come a day
The singer is directly telling their past love that they will eventually move on from their heartbreak.

When I can open up my heart and love again
The artist is looking forward to a future where they are able to love again.

Until then I'll get by
The singer is resigned to getting by and living without love until they are able to move on.

Somehow I'll get by
Despite feeling heartbroken, the singer is determined to persevere and find a way to move forward.

I know I'll get by
The singer is confident that they will eventually heal from their heartbreak.