Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Perryman Jones (born 1973) is an American singer and songwriter.
Jones began performing in 1997, debuting at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA, but he soon relocated to Nashville. In 2000 he released Nowhere Else But Here followed by an EP, For the Road, in 2003. Released in 2006, Throwing Punches in the Dark was produced by Neilson Hubbard (Glen Phillips, Garrison Star) and met with high critical praise. Jones re-teamed with Hubbard for Swallow the Sea, which was released in 2008. His music has found a home on Film and TV with over 30 placements on shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Bones, One Tree Hill, Pretty Liars & Private Practice.
MPJ has shared the stage with Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Paula Cole, as well as being a staple feature in the nationally acclaimed "Ten Out of Tenn. Collective" with fellow artists, Katie Herzig, Erin McCarley, Butterfly Boucher, Andrew Belle and others.
Jones released his third full-length record, Land of the Living, on May 29, 2012.
Jones released The Waking Hours in September 2018.
Website https://www.mpjmusic.com/
Save You
Matthew Perryman Jones Lyrics
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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)
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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