Save Yourself
Andrew Shuford Lyrics
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So i′ll give it to you straight
I've never been the brightest
And my hygiene ain′t that great
I've tried and failed at loving
Broken trust and broken vows
So i'm hesitant in thinking that you and I could work out now
She said my heart was vacant
So you probably think the same
But it′s buried in the basement
In a box beneath my shame
Don′t go looking trying to find
Search for loving somewhere else
I'll leave you disappointed
So walk away and save yourself
Your sweetness leaves you blinded
To the unforgiving truth
You must not be reminded
Please don′t argue, there's no use
I know that it′ll hurt you
Putting me up on the shelf
But i know you'll be much better if you find somebody else
Cuz my bedroom′s a disaster
And my car's not worth a damn
And i can't drive it any faster
Tragically that′s who i am
And it sickens me to say this
Cuz i dont want nobody else
I′ll leave you disappointed
So walk away and save yourself
Please don't think
I don′t want you to stay
Failing others, it made me feel this way
Made me feel this way
Cuz my bedroom's a disaster
And my car′s not worth a damn
And i can't drive it any faster
Tragically that′s who i am
And it sickens me to say this
Cuz i dont want nobody else
I'll leave you disappointed
So walk away and save yourself
The song "Save Yourself" by Andrew Shuford is a poignant and honest exploration of a man's struggles with love and commitment. The lyrics are straightforward and raw, with the singer admitting his faults and shortcomings in relationships. He addresses his lack of intelligence and poor hygiene, as well as his past mistakes in trusting and loving others. He acknowledges that he may not be the best match for the person he is speaking to and encourages them to walk away and save themselves the potential pain of a doomed relationship.
The chorus, in particular, drives the message home, with the singer admitting that he is not capable of providing the love and affection that his partner deserves, and instead encourages them to move on and find someone else. This is a mature and self-aware perspective, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's own limitations and respecting others enough to not lead them on.
Overall, "Save Yourself" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the challenges of finding and maintaining love. It is a reminder that sometimes the most loving and respectful thing we can do for ourselves and others is to acknowledge our flaws and let go when necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
You want me to be honest
You've asked for the truth
So i'll give it to you straight
I'll be straightforward
I've never been the brightest
I'm not very intelligent
And my hygiene ain't that great
I'm not very clean
I've tried and failed at loving
I've attempted to love but have not been successful
Broken trust and broken vows
I've betrayed others and myself
So i'm hesitant in thinking that you and I could work out now
I'm not optimistic about our relationship working
She said my heart was vacant
She accused me of being emotionally unavailable
So you probably think the same
You're likely to have the same opinion
But it's buried in the basement
My heart is deeply hidden
In a box beneath my shame
It is concealed by my feelings of guilt
Don't go looking trying to find
It's not worth searching for
Search for loving somewhere else
Seek companionship with someone else
I'll leave you disappointed
I won't meet your expectations
So walk away and save yourself
It's best for you to leave
Your sweetness leaves you blinded
Your kind nature prevents you from seeing things clearly
To the unforgiving truth
The harsh reality
You must not be reminded
I don't want to upset you
Please don't argue, there's no use
It's pointless to argue
I know that it'll hurt you
I'm aware of the pain it will cause you
Putting me up on the shelf
Keeping me aside
But i know you'll be much better if you find somebody else
You'll be happier with someone else
Cuz my bedroom's a disaster
My room is very messy
And my car's not worth a damn
My car is worthless
And i can't drive it any faster
I'm not capable of driving faster
Tragically that's who i am
That's unfortunately who I am
And it sickens me to say this
It pains me to admit
Cuz i dont want nobody else
It's not that I desire someone else
Please don't think
Don't make assumptions
I don't want you to stay
I don't want you to remain with me
Failing others, it made me feel this way
My previous failures have caused this mindset
Cuz my bedroom's a disaster
Once again, my room is very messy
And my car's not worth a damn
My car is still worthless
And i can't drive it any faster
I'm still not capable of driving faster
Tragically that's who i am
Unfortunately, that's just who I am
And it sickens me to say this
It's not something I'm proud of
Cuz i dont want nobody else
Again, I have no desire to be with anyone else
I'll leave you disappointed
I'll disappoint you
So walk away and save yourself
It's better if you leave
Writer(s): Andrew Shuford
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