Discover the story of the song > Minute by Minute – The Doobie Brothers

The protagonist has been lied to before and tells his partner not to worry because he doesn't need her love or her help. He knows he could lose her at any moment, but he'll keep holding on to their relationship minute by minute. He admits that he may be a fool for staying with her, but he'll keep holding on even if she realizes she should be with someone else.