Safe
Epic Season Lyrics

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Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

I feel like I wasted my life
[?] just watching as the

As the lights go dim
Along with time

And I can't help but fear
[?] just watching as the
Lights go down on that coulda been
Oh oh what coulda been

So she's here at these walls
They connect but that falls in place
When I just fall in place
Just like I aught

To stay here in my spot
‘Cuz I lie everybody
Sold [?]
Cut the golden thread
You coulda been
Oh oh what coulda been

If I stay
If I stay
I think [?] might never go that way
Go that way

If I lay
If I stay
I think the cold might
Freeze my heart in place
Go that way
In my hiding place

Safe inside (Ooh, ooh)
Safe inside (I will be get)
Safe inside (Ooh, ooh)
Safe inside (I will be get)

Safe inside (Ooh, ooh)
Safe inside (I will be get)
Safe inside (Ooh, ooh)
Safe inside (I will be get)

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

If I stay
If I stay

I think I might never go away
Stay in my hiding place

Overall Meaning

The song Safe by Epic Season is about feeling stuck and the fear of letting go of what could have been. The opening lines express the regret of having wasted one's life just watching as the lights go dim, along with time. The fear of not having accomplished what one could have done is palpable, and the haunting question arises "what could have been?" The lyrics then shift focus to the idea that staying in one's hiding place or safe zone is the best option, despite the fear and regret. The singer acknowledges that she feels safe inside and that it's okay to stay in one's spot or hiding place to avoid the possibility of failure or disappointment.

The layered, dreamlike melody and the repetition of oohs give the song a haunting and contemplative feeling. The singer's voice has a soft and understated quality that accentuates the introspective nature of the lyrics. The lyrics suggest that it is okay to feel stuck and afraid but that safety is important. However, staying in one's hiding place for too long may result in missed opportunities or a lack of growth.

Overall, Safe is a song that explores themes of regret, fear, and the importance of feeling safe. The lyrics suggest that it's okay to stay in one's safe zone, but it's also important to recognize when it's time to move on and take risks.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel like I wasted my life
I regret not taking opportunities and just watched time pass.

As the lights go dim, along with time
It feels like life is slipping away with time.

And I can't help but fear, lights go down on that coulda been, oh oh what coulda been
I am scared that all the missed opportunities would lead to regret.

So she's here at these walls, they connect but that falls in place, when I just fall in place, just like I aught
I isolate myself from the world by building walls and avoid change.

Cuz I lie everybody sold [?], cut the golden thread, You coulda been, oh oh what coulda been
I sabotage potential relationships or opportunities and end up regretting what could have been.

If I stay, If I stay, I think [?] might never go that way, go that way
I am afraid of change, and staying in my comfort zone would prevent me from exploring new things.

If I lay, If I stay, I think the cold might freeze my heart in place, go that way, in my hiding place
I fear new experiences would make me vulnerable and exposed to more pain.

Safe inside (Ooh, ooh), Safe inside (I will be get)
Finding comfort and protection by avoiding change and taking risks.

Ooh, ooh, Ooh, ooh
Background vocals repeated for effect.

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