The song "Settle For Me" by Jimmy Barnes explores the narrator's feelings of unworthiness and gratitude towards their partner. The lyrics convey a sense of being uplifted and transformed by the love of their significant other. The song begins by acknowledging how the narrator's partner's love lifts them up when they are feeling down and makes them feel complete. The love they receive is described as filling them with heart and soul, replacing any emptiness they may have felt before. It is through their partner's presence that they are able to see clearly even when blinded by difficult situations or circumstances. However, the narrator also expresses their fears and insecurities. They believe that they are not deserving of their partner's love and that their partner deserves someone better. They view their partner as an angel and question why they would settle for someone like themselves. Despite these doubts, the narrator pleads for their partner to take them up and be by their side. They express a desire to serve their partner and be the best they can be. The love they have experienced from their partner has opened their eyes to a new perspective and depth of love that they never thought possible. In the end, the narrator expresses gratitude to God for their partner's love, acknowledging that their partner settling for them is a blessing. They seek guidance and ask for help in explaining their feelings and gratitude to their partner. Overall, "Settle For Me" explores themes of self-doubt, unworthiness, and gratitude in a relationship. It portrays the transformative power of love and the desire to be better for someone who is viewed as exceptional.
