I think this song is about being someone's shoulder-to-cry-on, their supporter no matter what. (But until you turn to me and say/You don't need anyone to carry the weight, I will stay.) Sheryl has said that when she first traveled to L.A., she battled often with severe depression. I think this song might be inspired by her parents' perspective toward her at that time (When you gonna make up your mind/When you gonna get out of bed) She has said that they spent lots of time on the phone with her trying to help her out of her rut. I also think it's interesting that this song kind of seems like a response to, or the opposite of, "I Shall Believe," which is kind of a sad-and-longing song looking for help and support. Both great, great tunes.
I think this song is about being someone's shoulder-to-cry-on, their supporter no matter what. (But until you turn to me and say/You don't need anyone to carry the weight, I will stay.) Sheryl has said that when she first traveled to L.A., she battled often with severe depression. I think this song might be inspired by her parents' perspective toward her at that time (When you gonna make up your mind/When you gonna get out of bed) She has said that they spent lots of time on the phone with her trying to help her out of her rut. I also think it's interesting that this song kind of seems like a response to, or the opposite of, "I Shall Believe," which is kind of a sad-and-longing song looking for help and support. Both great, great tunes.