Watch Over You
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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Fall has come
Blue skies turning grey
Like my love
I tried to carry you
And make you whole
But it was never enough
And who is gonna save you
When I'm gone?
And who'll watch over you
When I'm gone?
You say you care for me
But hide it well
How can you love someone
And not yourself?
And who is gonna save you
When I'm gone?
And who'll watch over you
When I'm gone?
And when I'm gone
Who will break your fall?
Who will you blame?
I can't go on
Let you lose it all
It's more than I can take
Who'll ease your pain?
Ease your pain
And who is gonna save you
When I'm gone?
And who'll watch over you
And I will give you strength
When you're not strong
Who'll watch over you
When I'm gone away?
Snow is on the ground
Winters come
You long to hear my voice
But I'm long gone
The opening lyrics of Alter Bridge's song "Watch Over You" set the mood for the rest of the piece. The singer starts by singing that the leaves are on the ground and that fall has come. This line suggests that a changing season has arrived, and the singer is feeling equally melancholic. The blue skies turning grey, which he says is like his love, is a metaphor for how his once beautiful and colorful relationship is now dull and lifeless, just like the trees without their leaves.
The singer then mournfully declares that he tried to carry his lover and make them whole, but it was never enough, and that he now has to leave. The repetition of "And who is gonna save you when I'm gone?" is particularly poignant, as it indicates the helplessness and vulnerability his lover will feel when he's no longer there.
The song then moves to the part where the singer questions if his lover cares for him, and if she does, why does she hide it so well. He wonders how someone can love another person without loving themselves. The ending lines, "Snow is on the ground, Winters come, You long to hear my voice, But I'm long gone," emphasize the feeling of loneliness and absence the singer has left behind, and how his lover misses him dearly.
Overall, "Watch Over You" portrays how a relationship can be both beautiful and painful at the same time. It's about the fear of leaving someone alone, the helplessness one feels when they can't be there for someone they care about, and the loneliness that follows.
Line by Line Meaning
Leaves are on the ground
The season has changed, indicating that time has passed.
Fall has come
It is autumn, a time where nature prepares for winter.
Blue skies turning grey
The beauty and positivity of life is fading away.
Like my love
Similar to how my love has weakened, the sky is now dull and gloomy.
I tried to carry you
I attempted to help and support you.
And make you whole
I wanted to mend your brokenness.
But it was never enough
My efforts were insufficient to fix your problems.
I must go
I am leaving, possibly for good.
And who is gonna save you
When I'm gone?
Who will be there to protect you once I depart?
And who'll watch over you
When I'm gone?
Who will take care of you when I am not around?
You say you care for me
You claim to have concern for me.
But hide it well
However, you do not express it outwardly.
How can you love someone
How can you truly love someone else?
And not yourself?
When you have not yet learned to love and care for yourself?
And when I'm gone
Who will break your fall?
When I am gone, who will be there to catch you when you fall?
Who will you blame?
Who will you hold accountable for your struggles?
I can't go on
Let you lose it all
I cannot continue this way and allow you to suffer and lose everything.
It's more than I can take
It is too much for me to handle.
Who'll ease your pain?
Who will alleviate your suffering?
Ease your pain
Make your suffering bearable.
And I will give you strength
When you're not strong
I will empower and motivate you when you feel weak.
Who'll watch over you
When I'm gone away?
Who will take care of you once I am away and not able to help?
Snow is on the ground
A new season, winter, has arrived.
Winters come
The time of year characterized by colder temperatures and less daylight has arrived.
You long to hear my voice
You desire to hear from me.
But I'm long gone
I am not available, I have already left.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, MYLES KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elainetompkins1189
Myles... I'm going to be 56 years old and I absolutely love you and Alter Bridge! My 27 year old son, my only child, introduced me to your band in 2015. My son Sean, and I were so close. We used to sing in the car together whenever we were going somewhere when he was growing up. I was always singing. It was a big part of my life when I was young. Sean grew up with my music but somehow we always kept the same love of music even after he was all grown up. When Sean introduced me to your band, Watch Over You was one of his favorite songs. Anyway, I lost Sean in an auto accident in January 2016 and that has been so hard for me to survive! A mother should never outlive her child! A mother's heart was just not made for this kind of pain! The lyrics to this song makes me think of my amazing son that I used to go to for guidance, especially after I lost my dad and Sean was getting older. He was so wise and had such a gift of seeing the whole picture of different situations, not just the tunnel! "Who'll watch over you, when I'm gone? " goes so well with my life story now; especially with the close bond we shared and being there for each other. . He's the only one I trusted to be honest with me when I was "stuck". And oh how he believed in me and kept me strong! He said that I was his inspiration to strive and be a better person every day, but he always was. I raised him that way... To be loving, forgiving, and to help others but He was that way all along. It's his spirit! His light shined so bright! I so long to hear his voice, see his handsome face, those mesmerizing baby blues, his warm loving smile, his sense of humor... God! His sense of humor! His laugh was so contagious! He is an amazing beautiful soul, and my life, my world, my heart and my soul are so very empty and lost without him! It's like I fell into a black hole! I lost my mom 4 months after I lost Sean. It's been so hard since 2016!
That very last sentence in your song hits me to the core!
"You long to hear my voice
But I'm long gone". It's so very true! We just never know how long we have in this life. Never mind about tomorrow not being promised, only the moment we are in is promised, the next moment might never happen, so tell all the ones you love just what they mean to you right now, and show them! Don't wait because you may never have another chance. I always told Sean what he meant to me and how much I love him. That's a chance I never missed! But it still wasn't long enough! Cherish every moment you are given with your loved ones! No matter how much time you have with them, it's never long enough! Thank you for this song! Sending much love!
Elaine
@quinny6920
I also lost my son in 2016, also a music lover! This was my song to him... when I left this earth. I’m instead I’m here alone. Bless you 💚
@jessicalove9161
So terribly 😭 sorry for your loss...I to lost some one very close to me to car accident...my mom...in loving memory has always been my song from alterbridge to her...I cry every time I hear it...
@elainetompkins1189
@@quinny6920 I'm so sorry about the loss of your son! This is a journey no parent should ever be given! Sending much love and hugs your way!
@elainetompkins1189
@@jessicalove9161 I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom! We always need our parents no matter how old we are! It almost feels like losing my dad in 2000, then losing my son and my mom 4 months apart, has taken everything I've ever known away. It's like it strips you of your identity. This is a long hard journey! Sending love and hugs your way.
@IanIsrael
Big hugs,Elaine. ❤✌
@jakemiddleton1990
I need more people in my life who love this band as much as me..
@xLeNeave94
Amen. Check out Halestorm if you haven't already.
@jakemiddleton1990
I've heard them too, they're actually pretty good
@tangshang6858
You can count on me