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Savior
Rise Against Lyrics


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It kills me not to know this, but I've all but just forgotten
What the color of her eyes were, and her scars or how she got them
As the telling signs of age rain down, a single tear is dropping
Through the valleys of an aging face, that this world has forgotten

There is no reconciliation that will put me in my place
And there is no time like the present, to drink these draining seconds
But seldom do these words ring true, when I'm constantly failing you
Walls that we just can't break through, until we disappear

So tell me now
If this ain't love then how do we get out?
'Cause I don't know
That's when she said I don't hate you boy
I just want to save you, while there's still something left to save
That's when I told her I love you girl
But I'm not the answer for the questions that you still have, whoa, whoa

And the day pressed on like crushing weights
For no man does it ever wait
Like memories of dying days
That deafen us like hurricanes
Bathed in flames we held the brand
Uncurled the fingers in your hand
Pressed into the flesh like sand
Now do you understand?

So tell me now
If this ain't love then how do we get out?
'Cause I don't know
That's when she said I don't hate you boy
I just want to save you, while there's still something left to save
That's when I told her I love you girl
But I'm not the answer for the questions that you still have, whoa, whoa

One thousand miles away
There's nothing left to say
But so much left that I don't know
We never had a choice
This world is too much noise
It takes me under
It takes me under once again

I don't hate you
I don't hate you, no

So tell me now
If this ain't love then how do we get out?
'Cause I don't know
That's when she said I don't hate you boy
I just want to save you, while there's still something left to save
That's when I told her I love you girl
But I'm not the answer for the questions that you still have, whoa

I don't hate you
I don't hate you, whoa
I don't hate you
I don't hate you, no, whoa, whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Savior" by Rise Against describe a feeling of helplessness in the face of looming inevitability. The singer is struggling to remember the details of a past relationship and is overwhelmed by the weight of time and aging. The chorus features a conversation between the singer and his former lover, in which she tells him that she doesn't hate him but wants to save him while there's still something left to save. The singer replies that he loves her but doesn't have the answers to the questions she still has.


The second verse features more of this sense of powerlessness and inevitability, with the day pressing on like crushing weights and memories of dying days deafening the singer like hurricanes. The chorus repeats with the same conversation between the singer and his former lover. The bridge is a reflection on distance and the overwhelming noise of the world. The song ends on the same note as it began, with the singer insisting that he doesn't hate his former lover.


Overall, "Savior" is a poignant and emotional portrait of someone struggling to come to terms with the past and uncertain about the future. The lyrics are marked by a sense of resignation and fatalism that is both sad and compelling.


Line by Line Meaning

It kills me not to know this, but I've all but just forgotten
I am filled with regret and sadness for not remembering the details of a person I once loved deeply.


What the color of her eyes were, and her scars or how she got them
I cannot recall the physical details of the person I once loved, including the color of their eyes and the story behind their scars.


As the telling signs of age rain down, a single tear is dropping
I am growing older and feeling the weight of my mortality, experiencing a moment of grief that is bringing tears to my eyes.


Through the valleys of an aging face, that this world has forgotten
I feel isolated and alone in a world that does not care about the aging and forgotten, particularly those who have lost someone they love.


There is no reconciliation that will put me in my place
I do not believe that there is any way to make things right or fill the void left by the loss of my loved one.


And there is no time like the present, to drink these draining seconds
I am trying to savor each moment and make the most of my time, as I recognize that life is fleeting and precious.


But seldom do these words ring true, when I'm constantly failing you
Despite my efforts to stay positive, I often feel like I am not doing enough or failing to live up to the expectations of those around me.


Walls that we just can't break through, until we disappear
There are barriers between us that seem insurmountable, and it feels like the only way to break them down is to simply cease to exist.


If this ain't love then how do we get out?
I am questioning my own understanding of love and whether or not it is healthy or worth pursuing in the face of so much pain and loss.


'Cause I don't know
Despite my experience and knowledge, I am still struggling to find answers or make sense of my emotions and experiences.


That's when she said I don't hate you boy
Another person is trying to reach out to me and offer support and comfort, despite my feelings of isolation and hopelessness.


I just want to save you, while there's still something left to save
This person cares about me and wants to help me find hope and healing before it is too late.


That's when I told her I love you girl
I am expressing my own feelings of love and appreciation for the person who is offering me support and understanding.


But I'm not the answer for the questions that you still have, whoa, whoa
Despite my own love and support, I cannot solve all of the other person's problems or answer all of their questions and concerns.


There's nothing left to say
Despite our distance and separation, we have already said everything that needs to be said.


But so much left that I don't know
Despite our past communication, there is still so much that I do not understand or know about the other person or the situation we are both in.


We never had a choice
Some of the circumstances in our lives were beyond our control, and we never had the option to change or avoid them.


This world is too much noise
The chaos and noise of the world is overwhelming and distracting, making it difficult to focus on the things that really matter in life.


It takes me under
The stress and pressure of the world is causing me to feel overwhelmed and suffocated.


I don't hate you
Despite our struggles and differences, I still care about and appreciate the other person.


I don't hate you, no
I am trying to reassure the other person of my true feelings and intentions, even in the face of adversity.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brandon Barnes, Joseph Principe, Timothy Mcilrath, Zach Blair

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Nothingactual

It kills me not to know this
But I've all but just forgotten
What the colour of her eyes were
And her scars or how she got them

As the telling signs of age rain down
A single tear is dropping
Through the valleys of an aging face
That this world has forgotten

There is no reconciliation
That will put me in my place
And there is no time like the present
To drink these draining seconds

But seldom do these words ring true
When I'm constantly failing you
Walls that we just can't break through
Until we disappear

So tell me now
If this ain't love then how do we get out?
'Cause I don't know

That's when she said
"I don't hate you boy
I just want to save you
While there's still something left to save"
That's when I told her, "I love you girl
But I'm not the answer
For the questions that you still have"

And the day pressed on like crushing weights
For no man does it ever wait
Like memories of dying days
That deafen us like hurricanes

Bathed in flames we held the brand
Uncurled the fingers in your hand
Pressed into the flesh like sand
Now do you understand?

So tell me now
If this ain't love then how do we get out?
'Cause I don't know

That's when she said
"I don't hate you boy
I just want to save you
While there's still something left to save"
That's when I told her, "I love you girl
But I'm not the answer
For the questions that you still have"

One thousand miles away
There's nothing left to say
But so much left that I don't know
We never had a choice
This world is too much noise
It takes me under
It takes me under once again

I don't hate you
I don't hate you, no

So tell me now
If this ain't love then how do we get out?
'Cause I don't know

That's when she said
"I don't hate you boy
I just want to save you
While there's still something left to save"
That's when I told her, "I love you girl
But I'm not the answer
For the questions that you still have"

I don't hate you
I don't hate you
I don't hate you
I don't hate you, no



@matthewmanaois8186

As the telling signs of age rain down
A single tear is dropping
Through the valleys of an aging face
That this world has forgotten

Bathed in flames we held the brand
Uncurled the fingers in your hand
Pressed into the flesh like sand
Now do you understand?



All comments from YouTube:

@-BestRockSongs

This is definitely one of the best songs ever written.
2024, we all know we’re still listening to this classic

@psychospartan3007

Rise against is underrated imo

@-BestRockSongs

a nice comment@@psychospartan3007

@TheRileyg98

Saw them on the 21st opening for Blink-182, what a fucking show they put on

@-BestRockSongs

I was 13 years old when this came out. The perfect song for a teenager with her first crush. Now 40 years I'm about to marry that same crush after being apart a lifetime. God does work in mysterious ways.
@@TheRileyg98

@ryanbradley3933

I won't do do something stupid.

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@michaelreddin4658

I’m convinced Rise Against is timeless. The more time goes by the more their musics messages become apparent

@deusexaethera

That's because they wrote songs based on timeless tropes of human experience.

@michaelread762

Very smart if you ask me

@captainblackthumb

Im literally Divorcing a woman 15 years older than me, I love to sing, this song is haarrrd to sing for me. Its yeah

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