He has played and toured with Shovels & Rope, Jonny Corndawg, Caitlin Rose, Houndmouth, Robert Ellis, and Jason Isbell.
Following the success of the 2010 EP Tennessee Time, Coin Records released the 7-inch single “Big Bad Love” in May 2012 and Combs’ debut full-length album, Worried Man, on October 30, 2012. The album was co-produced by Mike Odmark and features guest appearances from Caitlin Rose and Nikki Lane, along with the core band of Jeremy Fetzer, Spencer Cullum, Jr., Michael Rinne, Micah Hulscher, and Jon Radford.
Save Somebody Else
Andrew Combs Lyrics
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Static in the afternoon
The radio is on and hummin'
An apocalyptic tune
I can see the fires burning
Over off the western slope
At least somebody's out there trying
And if you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
Save somebody, save somebody else
The masquerade is finally over
Now you're down to one last chance
What's the use in taking cover?
Grab a hand for one last dance
A hand for one last dance
And if you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
Save somebody, save somebody else
Stars, they shine on their own
Stars, they shine even when they're gone
And if you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
Save somebody, save somebody else
And if you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
If you want to save yourself
Save somebody, save somebody else
The song "Save Somebody Else" by Andrew Combs is a reflection on the current state of the world and our individual roles in it. The first verse describes the constant noise and distractions we face every day, with "chitter chatter in the mornin'" and "static in the afternoon." The radio is playing a dire message, an "apocalyptic tune," that speaks to the destruction happening around us. The second half of the verse acknowledges the efforts of those who are trying to make a difference, with the fires burning on the western slope and someone squawking on a megaphone.
The chorus urges the listener to move beyond thinking solely of saving themselves, but to expand their focus to saving others. The repetition of "if you want to save yourself" emphasizes the importance of recognizing that the problems of the world cannot be solved by one person alone. By saving somebody else, individuals are also saving themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Chitter chatter in the mornin'
The morning is filled with meaningless conversations
Static in the afternoon
The afternoon is filled with a sense of unrest
The radio is on and hummin'
The radio is constantly playing in the background
An apocalyptic tune
The song playing on the radio has a strong sense of impending doom
I can see the fires burning
There are literal fires burning off in the distance
Over off the western slope
The fires are located on the western horizon
At least somebody's out there trying
Despite the chaos, there are still people trying to help
Squawking on a megaphone
These people are using megaphones to amplify their voices
And if you want to save yourself
If you want to make a difference in this world
Save somebody, save somebody else
Help others, instead of just focusing on yourself
The masquerade is finally over
The facade is no longer relevant
Now you're down to one last chance
There is only one opportunity left to make a change
What's the use in taking cover?
There is no point in hiding from the issues at hand
Grab a hand for one last dance
Take action now and make the most of the remaining time
Stars, they shine on their own
The stars shine without any help
Stars, they shine even when they're gone
Even after they're dead, stars still play a role in the universe
And if you want to save yourself
If you want to make a difference in this world
Save somebody, save somebody else
Help others, instead of just focusing on yourself
And if you want to save yourself
If you want to make a difference in this world
Save somebody, save somebody else
Help others, instead of just focusing on yourself
Writer(s): Jeffrey Trott, Andrew Combs
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.