The Choke
Saves the Day Lyrics
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The lyrics to Saves the Day's song "The Choke" describe the internal struggle of a person who has feelings for someone but is too afraid to express them. The singer is hoping to upset the person they have feelings for by saying what they want to, but they are struggling to find the right words. The singer acknowledges that their feelings are in their head, and the other person cannot see them. They also fear that if they do say something, it will come out wrong, and they will shut down and isolate themselves.
The singer then describes their ability to collect themselves and come out punching, screaming out loud. It seems like they are trying to psych themselves up to express their feelings and not let fear overcome them. The line "I'll close all my doors and only show you the black spots where my eyes once were" suggests that the singer is so afraid of being vulnerable that they would rather show the other person the worst parts of themselves than expose their feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Choke" convey the fear, anxiety, and vulnerability that come with expressing one's feelings to someone they care about deeply. It's a relatable and honest depiction of the internal struggle many people face when trying to communicate their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't leave yet it's still early and I haven't even said a word
Please don't leave just yet, it's still early in the conversation and I haven't even had a chance to speak.
I'm hoping that I might upset you by saying what I want to
I'm afraid that what I want to say might upset you, but I still want to say it anyway.
'Cause it's not like you don't know I've fallen for you
I think you already know that I have fallen in love with you.
But it's in my head and that's where you can't see it
My feelings are all in my head, and I'm afraid that you won't be able to see them.
And I thought that maybe if I had to bite the tips of my fingers
I'm so nervous that I'm biting my fingers, hoping that it will help me find the words to express myself.
I could stumble over words and tell you just how far before I hit the ground
Maybe if I keep talking, I'll be able to tell you how much I am in love with you before I completely fall apart.
And I'm the type to think of all the wrong things to say
I'm worried that I will say all the wrong things and ruin everything.
And I will shut myself up and I'll never come out - I'll close all my doors and only show you the black spots where my eyes once were
If I mess up, I'll shut down completely and hide myself away, showing you only the darkness inside me.
I can say this - I can collect myself deep down and then come out punching
I can do this, though. I can summon the courage to express my feelings and come out stronger for it.
And I'll scream out loud
I will shout my feelings from the rooftops, if that's what it takes to express them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Mario J. Rivera
This is the song that got me into Saves The Day many years ago. I love it so much that I just had to cover it. Check it out on my channel if you like!
Buranasak Phaiboonnaramit
great song of saves the day ❤️
2ndEarth
This song got me through high school. This is the most amazing EMO band of all times in my opinion.
Sean Sanchez
Dang…this music made the transition from High School to college bearable!
Max Tew
Word. Their first three albums were senior year and my first two years of college. Add in a soul-crushing break up Summer before freshman year at college and, chef's kiss, misery/memories.
willytheklits
IIIIIIIIII CAN SAY THIS!!