James Taylor's 'Handyman' is a soulful and tender song about offering emotional support and love to someone in need. The key themes of the song center around healing, love, and emotional repair. Taylor presents himself as a 'handyman' for the heart, someone who can fix emotional problems and soothe pain. The most poignant moments include the metaphor of fixing 'broken hearts' and the reassurance that he can mend whatever is broken, signifying deep empathy and kindness.