Discover the story of the song > I Got You – Jack Johnson

The song is about the protagonist's realization that their previous goals and idea of a perfect life were distorted, and they now only need their romantic partner. They tried to plan for a future together, but were hit with an unexpected obstacle. The protagonist acknowledges that sometimes the weight of life is too much to bear alone, but their partner is always there to help carry the load. In the end, all they need is each other.