After signing with Wind-up Records, Alter Bridge released their debut album One Day Remains in August 2004, much of which was written by Tremonti the previous year. The album reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and, received mixed reviews, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2004. This was followed in 2007 by the more positively-reviewed Blackbird, which marked the beginning of a long partnership between the band and producer Michael Baskette. The album reached No. 13 in the U.S. and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Following continued activities with the members' other bands and side projects, Alter Bridge released AB III in 2010. It received critical acclaim and commercial success on Roadrunner Records, with its lead single "Isolation" topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Alter Bridge released Fortress to further acclaim in 2013, as the band's members continued splitting their time between various projects. The Last Hero followed on Napalm Records in 2016, becoming the band's first album since its debut to reach the top ten of the Billboard 200, and its first to reach the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, was released in 2019, and was followed by Walk the Sky 2.0 in 2020. The band's seventh album Pawns & Kings was released on October 14, 2022.
As of 2023 Alter Bridge has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_Bridge
Studio albums
One Day Remains (2004)
Blackbird (2007)
AB III (2010)
Fortress (2013)
The Last Hero (2016)
Walk the Sky (2019)
Pawns & Kings (2022)
Save Me
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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I don't suppose you'd know
I've hidden behind these frigid eyes
They filter what I know
It burdens me, I'm never free
And peace I'll never know
I feel inside where nothing lies
And nothing left to show
So save me
I don't know, know myself
And I've been on this side alone
What's beyond it?
It comes from below the man I know
That lives inside of me
I live inside this blackened mind
It sums up what I see
I've found at last, my cruel past
Has found the end in me
I reach inside, just one more time
For the man I'll never be
So save me
I don't know, know myself
And I've been on this side alone
What's beyond it?
So crawl inside
I reach for a sign, how I need it
To gain what's mine
To gather control, how I lost it
When will it end?
When will it end?
When will it end?
When will it end?
Save me
I don't know, know myself
And I've been on this side alone
What's beyond it?
So crawl inside
I reach for a sign, how I need it
To gain what's mine
To gather control, how I lost it
In "Save Me," Alter Bridge's lead singer Myles Kennedy is singing from the perspective of someone struggling with their internal demons. Throughout the song, the singer notes how he has become adept at concealing his true self behind "frigid eyes." The lyrics suggest that the singer is not at peace within himself–that he's "burdened" and "never free." In fact, he describes the inside of himself as a place "where nothing lies" and "nothing's left to show."
However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope. Kennedy sings, "Save me / I don't know, know myself / And I've been on this side alone / What's beyond it?" While it's unclear whether he believes there's any help for him, the fact that he's asking for aid is significant.
Later in the song, the singer's voice changes to a deeper, more demonic register as he sings, "It comes from below the man I know / That lives inside of me." This shift implies that the darkness inside him–perhaps depression or addiction–is stronger than his true self. The song ends on an unresolved note, with the singer's urgent plea, "When will it end?"
Overall, "Save Me" is a heartfelt plea for help from someone who feels lost within themselves. The lyrics express the pain of being unable to find peace or resolution, and the chorus hints at the possibility of redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I live to hide, I'm weak and shrewd
I exist to conceal my true self, which is difficult due to my cowardice and cunning.
I don't suppose you'd know
I doubt that anyone could understand the complexities of my situation.
I've hidden behind these frigid eyes
I have used my cold and distant demeanor as a defense mechanism.
They filter what I know
My emotions are muted and restrained, causing me to only see the world through a specific lens.
It burdens me, I'm never free
My emotional state is a constant weight that drags me down, and I can never escape it.
And peace I'll never know
I cannot find tranquility, as the turmoil within me never subsides.
I feel inside where nothing lies
My innermost feelings are empty and hollow, and I struggle to connect with my own emotions.
And nothing left to show
I have nothing left to offer the world, as I feel devoid of any genuine emotion or purpose.
So save me
I need someone to rescue me from the trap of my own mind and emotions.
I don't know, know myself
I am lost and uncertain about my own identity and purpose.
And I've been on this side alone
I have faced my struggles and demons without any help or support from others.
What's beyond it?
I am curious and hopeful about what lies beyond my current state of emotional turmoil and confusion.
It comes from below the man I know
My inner turmoil is rooted in a deeper part of myself that I am not fully aware of.
That lives inside of me
This other part of myself is a constant presence within me, shaping my thoughts and emotions.
I live inside this blackened mind
My thought patterns and emotions are clouded and obscured by a darkness I cannot shake.
It sums up what I see
This darkness colors my perception of the world, casting everything in a bleak light.
I've found at last, my cruel past
I have finally come to terms with the traumatic events and experiences that have shaped me.
Has found the end in me
I am in the process of overcoming the trauma and emotional turmoil that have plagued me for so long.
I reach inside, just one more time
I dig deep to find the strength and courage I need to continue on my journey of self-discovery and healing.
For the man I'll never be
I strive to become a better version of myself, even as I acknowledge that I can never fully escape my past or my flaws.
So crawl inside
I plead for someone to enter my world and help me navigate the complexities of my emotions and experiences.
I reach for a sign, how I need it
I am desperate for a signal or symbol of hope and guidance to help me find my way forward.
To gain what's mine
I wish to reclaim my sense of identity and purpose, which I feel I have lost along the way.
To gather control, how I lost it
I seek to regain mastery of my emotions and my life, which I feel I have lost due to my past traumas and struggles.
When will it end?
I struggle to see a way out of my current emotional turmoil and wonder if there will ever be an end to it.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM JAMES III MC AULEY
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Stallnig
this song helped me cope with depression and help me change, the first time 10 years ago and has done so many times again since. I only recently discovered all their other songs and they almost all have some tremendously positive effect on my mental state and help me gain insight on my problems.
I attended their concert a month ago. I whish I could tell them personally how much their music means to me.
Lorenzo Loriga
Same bro. It's amazing how I can relate to your words. I experienced depression too but AB always helped me in finding the strength to face every day! The power of good music!
Ronan Megret
You can, just go to one of their meet & greet :)
Frayed Ends of Sanity
Alter Bridge makes some of the best damn bonus tracks ever. "Never Born to Follow", "Zero", "We Don't Care at All" are all freaking masterpieces. Tremonti and crew are just awesome.
Kyle Betivas
I wish I could make an album of all of the Alter Bridge's b-side songs!
Ronan Megret
Yep but "Save Me" isn't on this compilation... It may be still under copyright for the Elektra movie? I don't know
Austin Moser
GetRekt4Dayz they are coming out with a rarities album this September, with all of the B-sides, plus 3 never before released songs
Consolous
Yeah, like the Lost Children b-side album by Disturbed. We'd have to include the ones never shown like Cruel Sun too.
UNPeaceKeeper55
I've been a massive Alter Bridge fan for 2 years now and i havent heard this song in that time, very glad i found it :)
IBlametheMedia 1
Amazing. My first and still my favorite form Alter Bridge.