Save Yourself
詹姆斯莫里森 James Morrison Lyrics
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To make the best, for us
But I'm just the same
Same as I ever was
Oh and if you stay with me
Obviously it's what I want
But if you stay with me
[Chorus]
So won't you save, save yourself
By leaving me now
For someone else
If I'm crying out
Don't listen to it
It's all in my heart
Save yourself
It's all in my heart
Oh no
So tell me I'm gone
Please won't you change, my mind
This feels so intense
Sometimes it can lead, you back
Oh and if you stay with me
Obviously it's what I want
But if you stay with me
I know I'll hurt you more
[Chorus]
Save yourself
And I don't want to let you go
But I know
It's the right thing to do baby
And I don't think I'm that strong
To say goodbye
I don't wanna see you cry
So won't you save, save yourself
By leaving me now
For someone else
If I'm crying out
Don't listen to it
It's all in my heart
Save yourself
The song “Save Yourself” by James Morrison is a ballad that speaks about the internal conflict of a person who wants to change for the better but is afraid that they might not be able to. The lyrics convey an atmosphere of desperation and confusion, where the singer is trying to decide what is best for himself and his loved one. He wants to change and make things better, but he’s aware of the risk to hurt his partner more.
In the first verse, Morrison reveals his vulnerability when he admits he wants to change but can’t seem to do so. The singer is aware of this and seems to be struggling with the decision to leave the relationship, even though he knows it might be the best for both parties. He sees his partner’s suffering and, in the chorus, urges her to save herself by leaving him and finding happiness with someone else.
The second verse sees the singer asking for another chance; he wants his partner to remind him how to love again. However, he doesn’t think he's strong enough to let go of the past and embrace the future, thus urging his partner to save herself by moving on. The chorus is repeated, ending with an emphatic plea for the partner to save herself.
Overall, the song “Save Yourself” portrays a tumultuous relationship where the singer would rather let his lover go than hurt her more, despite the difficulty he has in doing so. The song is a poignant reminder that sometimes love can hurt, and the best thing to do is to move on and save oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to change
I'm attempting to improve myself
To make the best, for us
To make things better for you and me
But I'm just the same
But I haven't really changed
Same as I ever was
I'm still the same as I was before
Oh and if you stay with me
If you choose to stay
Obviously it's what I want
It's my preference for you to stay
But if you stay with me
But if you choose to stay with me
I know I'll hurt you more
I am aware that I will cause you more pain
[Chorus]
Refrain/Chorus section of the song
So won't you save, save yourself
I implore you to protect yourself
By leaving me now
By exiting our relationship at this moment
For someone else
For the benefit of another person
If I'm crying out
If I appear to be struggling
Don't listen to it
Please do not pay attention to my pleas
It's all in my heart
It's all my own personal feelings
Oh no
Interjection expressing concern or fear
So tell me I'm gone
Tell me that I've lost you
Please won't you change, my mind
Can you convince me to change my decision?
This feels so intense
I am deeply affected by this situation
Sometimes it can lead, you back
Sometimes intense feelings can reignite love
Save yourself
Protect yourself
And I don't want to let you go
I do not desire to lose you
But I know
But I am aware
It's the right thing to do baby
Ending the relationship is the correct decision
And I don't think I'm that strong
I don't believe that I have the emotional strength to do it
To say goodbye
To bid farewell
I don't wanna see you cry
I do not wish to cause you pain
So won't you save, save yourself
I implore you to protect yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS BRAIDE, JAMES MORRISON, WAYNE HECTOR, STEVE ROBSON
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