Can't Stay The Same
Saves the Day Lyrics
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Don't wanna lie here while you cry yourself to sleep
And say what you wanna say
Cause I can see by your face that somethings not the same
[Chorus]
Hey, hey everything's okay
I love you more than I can say
But we can't stay the same
Yeah!
Do what you wanna do
Don't wanna keep you here holding so tight you can't breathe
And stay not a minutes stay
Cause I don't think I wanna live here dying all alone
[Chorus]
Well I've been thinking about the words I've said before
When I was locked outside and pounding on the door
I wish I said "I'm sorry, sweetheart I can't be
The man I've lead you to believe that I would be
Somewhere deep inside I know there's something wrong
I know you're never safe around me anymore"
Well hey everything's okay
I love you more than I can say
But we can't stay the same
Yeah!
[Chorus]
The verses in Saves the Day's song "Can't Stay The Same" as seen above speak to the singer feeling guilty for the current state of their relationship. They encourage their partner to go if they want to go, instead of staying in a relationship that is not fulfilling for both parties. The singer acknowledges that something has changed between them as they can see it in the expression on their partner's face. In the second verse, the singer continues to urge their partner to do what they want to do and not cling tightly to a relationship that is not working. They lament over the idea of being alone and dying without a fulfilling relationship.
The chorus stands out as a declaration of love that comes with the realization that things cannot remain the same. The singer recognizes they love their partner more than they can express, but something needs to change. The lyrics suggest that the singer has hurt their partner in some way, and they've been thinking about it since the event occurred. They wish they had taken responsibility for their actions and apologized. The singer acknowledges that they are not the person they promised to be in the relationship, and deep down, they know something is wrong. Overall, the lyrics deal with a speaker struggling to come to terms with the fact that they have not lived up to their partner's expectations, and they need to do better if they want to continue the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Go if you wanna go
If you want to leave, I won't hold you back
Don't wanna lie here while you cry yourself to sleep
I don't want to stay here and watch you suffer
And say what you wanna say
You can be honest with me and tell me what's wrong
Cause I can see by your face that somethings not the same
I can tell that things have changed just by looking at you
Hey, hey everything's okay
I want you to know that everything will be alright
I love you more than I can say
I care about you deeply and want you to be happy
But we can't stay the same
We can't keep things the way they are because they're not working
Do what you wanna do
I want you to follow your dreams and not feel constrained by me
Don't wanna keep you here holding so tight you can't breathe
I don't want to suffocate you and make you feel trapped
And stay not a minutes stay
If you need to go, go now, don't wait a minute longer
Cause I don't think I wanna live here dying all alone
I don't want to continue living like this, feeling alone and unhappy
Well I've been thinking about the words I've said before
I've been reflecting on my past actions and words
When I was locked outside and pounding on the door
When I was trying to get your attention and make things right
I wish I said "I'm sorry, sweetheart I can't be
I regret not apologizing and admitting my flaws
The man I've lead you to believe that I would be
I didn't live up to the expectations I created
Somewhere deep inside I know there's something wrong
I'm aware that there's an underlying issue that needs to be addressed
I know you're never safe around me anymore"
I know that my actions have caused you to feel uneasy and fearful
Well hey everything's okay
Despite our problems, I want to reassure you that we'll be okay
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