There's Always Me

The speaker offers comfort to someone who may feel lonely or whose romance has ended. He promises to be available, even if the person does not love him in the same way. The feeling shifts from gentle reassurance to a more openly hopeful belief that one day the person will choose him.

“Evening shadows” suggest a quiet, possibly lonely time, while “a little company” means someone’s presence and conversation. The phrase “playing second fiddle” is an idiom for taking a less important role than someone else. Here, the speaker accepts being a backup or friend for now. His arms also stand for closeness and comfort, not only physical embrace.

The song can sound generous because the speaker offers steady support without demanding immediate love. At the same time, his promise carries longing: he expects that someday the other person will come to him and recognize his devotion. This leaves some ambiguity about whether his patience is selfless or tied to hope for a future relationship. The repeated assurance that he is always there can be both soothing and quietly sad.