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We All Need Saving
BYU Vocal Point Lyrics
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Come on, come on
You have got to move on
This is not the you i know
This isn't real
It's just all you can feel
And that's the way that feelings go
When the cloud in the sky starts to pour
And your life is just a storm you're braving
Don't tell yourself you can't lean on someone else
Cause we all need saving sometimes
Say what you will but the time that we fill
While we're on the earth
Should not be alone
We were meant to be known
You make me what i'm worth
But i can't keep you from yourself you'll do what you will do
When the cloud in the sky starts to pour
And your life is just a storm you're braving
Don't tell yourself you can't lean on someone else
Cause we all need saving sometimes
I don't know why it has to be this way and
I don't know the cure
But please believe someone has felt this before
When the cloud in the sky starts to pour
And your life is just a storm you're braving
Don't tell yourself you can't lean on someone else
Cause we all need saving sometimes
The song “We All Need Saving” by BYU Vocal Point talks about the struggles of dealing with difficult times and the importance of having someone to lean on during those times. It starts with an invitation to move on and not to dwell on negative feelings, which are natural but cannot be the only reality. The lyrics emphasize that we all go through storms and it’s important to understand that we don’t have to go through them alone. It’s not a matter of whether it’s right or wrong to ask for help, sometimes we just need someone to save us from ourselves.
The chorus repeats the message that during tough times we shouldn’t think that we have to go through them alone, that we can lean on someone else. We shouldn’t be scared to ask for help, or to be there for someone else who needs it. The song sings that we shouldn't be scared to ask for help as everyone has gone through tough times and someone else may have already found a way out of the storm.
One of the most powerful ideas that this song talks about is the idea that we are meant to be known, that is, we are meant to be in a community, surrounded by people who care for us. Everyone has different challenges, but we are not alone, and helping others is part of what makes us feel that we belong. The song ends with a call to believe that we can find help and hope in someone else. It’s important to understand that we don’t have to go through the storms of life alone and we can make a difference in someone else's life by being there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, come on
Encouragement to take action and not remain stagnant
You have got to move on
Implying it is important to keep moving forward and not dwell on the past
This is not the you I know
Change in a person's behavior or demeanor is noted
This isn't real
A suggestion that the feelings being felt may just be temporary
It's just all you can feel
Acknowledgement that one cannot control their emotions
And that's the way that feelings go
An observation that emotions are complex and can be difficult to understand
And whether or not it's right or wrong you'll do what you will do
Recognition that individuals have the ability to make choices, even if they may not be the best ones
When the cloud in the sky starts to pour
Metaphorical language for difficult and overwhelming times
And your life is just a storm you're braving
Acknowledgment that life's hardships can be tough to endure
Don't tell yourself you can't lean on someone else
A reminder that it's okay to ask for help and support from others
Cause we all need saving sometimes
Universal truth that everyone faces hard times and needs support
Say what you will but the time that we fill
An acknowledgement that time spent alone isn't as fulfilling as shared experiences
While we're on the earth
Reference to the limited time we have on earth
Should not be alone
Implying that humans are social creatures and need connections with others
We were meant to be known
Human nature is to be understood and accepted by others
You make me what I'm worth
Recognizing that others can have a big impact on one's self worth
But I can't keep you from yourself you'll do what you will do
Reinforcing that individuals have free will even if others want to help them
I don't know why it has to be this way
Acknowledging that life can be mysterious and unexpected
And I don't know the cure
No easy solution is available to fix difficult situations
But please believe someone has felt this before
Comfort and solace in the knowledge that others have gone through similar experiences
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.