Contextual Analysis of "i'm only halfway" in Lyrics

so baby if you're ready for me

tell me that you're thinkin' of it

i've learned it the hard way. just look into my eyes

and it's not getting me any closer. when words got me down

and lord

wait just a little longer

and lord

wait just a little longer

start

not up or down

and there's still a race ahead that i must run

i've gotta journey on

but your friend is all i've stayed

so near