The song "I'll Get Along Somehow" by Ernest Tubb tells the story of a person who has been lied to and betrayed by their partner. The narrator reveals that many months have passed since their partner called to end the relationship, thinking it would break the narrator's heart. However, the narrator confesses that they never trusted their partner from the start. The narrator then reveals that their partner thought they were clever by seeing other people while still claiming to be theirs. The partner believed they were getting away with their actions, but little did they know that the narrator had numerous other romantic interests as well. In the end, the partner got caught fooling around, exposing their own infidelity. Throughout the song, the narrator expresses indifference towards the partner's actions. They claim that rain or snow won't affect them anymore and that they will never worry again. The narrator asserts that the partner was the one who wasn't fair and didn't play honestly in the relationship. The narrator decides to move on and travel their own path while predicting that the partner will eventually realize their mistake and feel the need for a friend. The song concludes with the narrator affirming that they will get along somehow, emphasizing their resilience and determination to overcome the pain caused by the partner's betrayal.
