In Steve Lacy's song "Guide," the singer is offering to be a guide for someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. They acknowledge that the person is hurting and needs to get over their ex, but also emphasizes that they have been in that position before and can help them make it through. The line "other side of this picket fence built by jokers" suggests that the relationship was not healthy or genuine, and that the singer can show them what lies beyond it.

The chorus, which repeats the phrase "you just gotta get over" serves as a mantra or reminder for the person to keep moving forward. The bridge of the song, with its repetition of "if you can climb, then hop it," suggests that the journey to healing and moving on may be difficult, but it is possible with effort and determination. The song closes with the singer repeating the offer to be a guide and the reminder that the person can find something new and better if they are willing to put in the work.

Overall, "Guide" is a hopeful and encouraging song that acknowledges the challenges of letting go of a past love, but also emphasizes the possibility of growth and new beginnings. Steve Lacy's soulful vocals and stripped-down instrumentation give the song a raw, emotional quality that adds to its impact.