Released: 2024
Post Malone and Luke Combs’ song “Guy For That” explores the theme of feeling helpless in love. They both talk about how they have connections or ‘guys’ for everything in their lives, but when it comes to fixing a broken heart, they’re at a loss.
In the first verse, Post Malone says, “I got a guy designin’ my rifle, My mama’s new boyfriend rebinds Bibles.” This line is about having people for specific tasks, from making weapons to fixing holy books.
Then he adds, “Ricky down the road, he resoles Red Wings, Hell, I got a guy for every damn thing.” He’s got someone for every need, even shoe repair. However, this highlights how he’s missing something more important.
The chorus drives this point home. He says he needs “someone to put her tires back in the drive.” It’s a metaphor for getting his love life back on track. He admits he’s “pretty good at breakin’ down a heart, but pickin’ up the pieces is the hard part.” Fixing what he broke isn’t easy.
In the second verse, Post Malone gets specific with his connections. He knows “a VIP up at MIT,” showing his high-level contacts. However, even they can’t help him with his love problems. The line “Someone to turn back the hands on my new AP,” talks about wanting to turn back time to fix mistakes.
The repeated lines “Ain’t got a guy for that” in the chorus underline his frustration. He can get anything done but can’t fix his broken heart. The song is a clever way to show that money and connections can’t solve everything, especially in matters of love.
