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Save You
Matthew Perryman Jones Lyrics


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I wanna rock-n-roll
I wanna give my soul
I'm wanting to believe
I'm not too old
Don't want to make it up
Don't want to let you down
I want to fly away
But I'm stuck on the ground

So, help me decide



Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Wouldn't that save you
Wouldn't that save you
Wouldn't that save you

Watched it all go by
Was it really true
Is that what it was?
Was that really you?

I'm looking back again
Tracing back the threads
You said I was a mess
Or was it just in my head

So, help me decide
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Wouldn't that save you
Wouldn't that save you
Wouldn't that save you
(2x)

Something's gotta break
You gotta swing the bat
Too many years of dying
Why is that?

So, help me decide
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Wouldn't that save you
Wouldn't that save you
Wouldn't that save you
(3x)

Overall Meaning

In "Save You" by Matthew Perryman Jones, the singer is caught in a state of indecision and frustration, feeling stuck on the ground while yearning to fly away. He is seeking guidance and clarity from someone, perhaps a lover or a friend, asking them to help him decide and make up his mind. He is haunted by memories of the past and is unsure if what he saw was real or a figment of his imagination. Amidst it all, he realizes that something has to change and that he needs to take action to break free from the constraints holding him back.


The song portrays a poignant conflict that many can relate to. It's about the struggle to make decisions and the fear of regret, about looking back and questioning one's choices. At its core, "Save You" is an honest and deep reflection on the human experience of finding oneself and trying to find a way forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna rock-n-roll
I want to live my life with passion and energy


I wanna give my soul
I want to put everything into my art and be vulnerable and true


I'm wanting to believe
I'm hoping that there is meaning and purpose in the world


I'm not too old
It's not too late for me to pursue my dreams


Don't want to make it up
I don't want to be disingenuous or fake


Don't want to let you down
I don't want to disappoint or hurt anyone


I want to fly away
I want to escape the limitations and frustrations of my current situation


But I'm stuck on the ground
I feel trapped and unable to make progress or move forward


Watched it all go by
I've experienced many things, but often without truly engaging or being present


Was it really true
I'm questioning the authenticity or validity of my memories


Is that what it was?
I'm unsure of the nature or meaning of past experiences


Was that really you?
I'm questioning the genuineness or authenticity of others and their actions


I'm looking back again
I'm reflecting on my past experiences and actions


Tracing back the threads
I'm attempting to understand the causes and effects of my past actions and experiences


You said I was a mess
You criticized or judged me as being chaotic or disorganized


Or was it just in my head
I'm questioning whether your criticism was accurate or whether I'm being overly self-critical


Something's gotta break
I can't keep going on like this, something needs to change


You gotta swing the bat
I need to take action and make changes in my life


Too many years of dying
I've been stuck or stagnant for too long and it's time to grow and evolve


Why is that?
I'm questioning the reasons for my inaction or lack of progress


So, help me decide
I'm asking for assistance and guidance in making decisions and taking action


Help me to make up
I need support in making choices and sticking to them


Make up my mind
I need to commit to a course of action and follow through


Wouldn't that save you
If I can make positive changes in my life, it could benefit those around me


Wouldn't that save you
If I can improve my own life and situation, it could alleviate stress or concern for those who care about me


Wouldn't that save you
If I can be successful and fulfilled, it could inspire others to do the same




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES, NEILSON GRAY HUBBARD

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