Discover the story of the song > Hand Me Down – Matchbox Twenty

The protagonist is talking about someone they care about who has been treated badly by people in the past. These people have tried to make the person change and like things they don't really like. The protagonist promises to be there for them during hard times and wants them to let go of their worries and rely on them. The protagonist reassures them that they are not alone in this and will always be there to support them.