The key to this song is that change in the chorus in the last line.
The narrator is trying to reconcile that his/her life has fallen short of expectations. They are dealing with their issues in an insular way and consoling themselves with the notion that "I will get by." Finally, at the end of the song, the narrator awakenings to the fact that it's not all about their problems. Everyone has struggles and challenges. There is some comfort in realizing that you are not alone in your struggles. You have a "misery loves company" moment that is the hallmark of the blues and country music.
Finally the narrator sees that they aren't alone and finds comfort in this, "We will get by."
The key to this song is that change in the chorus in the last line.
The narrator is trying to reconcile that his/her life has fallen short of expectations. They are dealing with their issues in an insular way and consoling themselves with the notion that "I will get by." Finally, at the end of the song, the narrator awakenings to the fact that it's not all about their problems. Everyone has struggles and challenges. There is some comfort in realizing that you are not alone in your struggles. You have a "misery loves company" moment that is the hallmark of the blues and country music.
Finally the narrator sees that they aren't alone and finds comfort in this, "We will get by."