Lyric discussion by StoveCapital 

Cover art for The Stable Song lyrics by Gregory Alan Isakov

I'd say fnordatpanix pretty much nailed it - and i'd say the line "Well I cursed and I cried, but now I know" can pertain to so many different trials/tribulations in life - they're usually painful at the time but they lead to wisdom and expeience...the key is to learn from it.