I Can't Save You
Cub Sport Lyrics

The lyrics in Cub Sport's "02 I Can't Save You" present a complex emotional situation where the singer finds themselves powerless to help the person they care about, despite their desire to do so. The first line, "Didn't wanna start a fire, didn't wanna start a thing beyond desire" seems to suggest that the singer tried to keep their feelings in check, perhaps feeling that a romantic relationship with this person would be too risky or complicated. However, even though they might have tried to keep their distance, the situation escalated beyond their control. The lines "Didn't wanna watch it out, didn't wanna talk it out and be a liar" reveal the singer's inner turmoil and their awareness that they are not being honest with themselves or with the other person.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't save you" several times, emphasizing the singer's sense of powerlessness. The addition of "even though I want to, baby" adds a bittersweet quality to the lyrics as the singer expresses their longing to help the person they care about, but ultimately acknowledging their limitations. The lines "Words change everything, you change everything with words" suggest that perhaps the person the singer is addressing has the ability to change their situation, but that change must come from within. In this way, the lyrics depict a complex relationship where both parties are struggling with their own internal conflicts and the limitations of their connection.