I Wish I Could Save the World
Evan Lyrics


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When Sunday night
Comes to an end
I know you will leave me again
When I wake up
I will find you gone
And so this love will go on

I always knew
That it would be this way
Loving you

I see the darkness disperse
I see how shadows appear
I watch your movements in dawning light
Your naked feet touch the floor

You hesitate in the door
And I say:
I love you, I love you

I wish I could save the world tonight
I wish I could say it would be all right
Just stand by your love and you will see
It will set you free

I always knew
That it would be this way
Loving you

I hear it's raining outside
And you will be gone for a while
But I can feel with all my senses
That we belong somehow

I always knew
That it would be this way
Loving you

I wish I could save the world tonight
I wish I could say it would be all right
Just stand by your love and you will see
It will set you free
x2

I always knew
That it would be this way




Loving you
I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Evan's song "I Wish I Could Save the World" reflect the bittersweet reality of a love that is transient and marked by separations. The song opens on a Sunday night, signifying the end of the weekend and the impending departure of the person the singer loves. They anticipate waking up the following morning to find the person gone once again, highlighting the recurring nature of their absence. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that their love will continue despite the challenges and heartache.


As the verses progress, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the moment when the loved one is leaving. The darkness disperses, symbolizing the emerging dawn, and shadows appear, perhaps representing the uncertainties and doubts that come with the departure. The singer observes their movements as they prepare to leave, even noticing the touch of their naked feet on the floor. There is hesitation at the door, which becomes an opportunity for the singer to express their love and affirm the depth of their emotions.


The chorus acts as a plea, with the singer expressing the desire to save the world and assure their loved one that everything will be alright. Standing by their love, they believe it can bring freedom and alleviate the challenges they face. The repetition of this chorus emphasizes the singer's longing and the strength of their wish.


In the final verse, the rain outside signifies impending separation once again. However, the singer asserts that deep down, they can sense a connection and a belonging between them. Despite knowing that their love will always face obstacles, they have always understood that it would be this way. The affirmation of love in the closing lines echoes the opening lines, capturing the enduring devotion the singer feels.


Overall, "I Wish I Could Save the World" captures the mixed emotions of a love that persists despite the hardships and separations. It portrays the longing to save the world and protect their loved one, while also accepting the reality of their situation. The lyrics convey a sense of love that is both passionate and melancholic, encapsulating the complexity of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

When Sunday night
At the end of the weekend


Comes to an end
Finishes


I know you will leave me again
I am aware that you will depart from me once more


When I wake up
After I regain consciousness


I will find you gone
I will discover your absence


And so this love will go on
And thus, this affection will continue


I always knew
I continuously understood


That it would be this way
That it would unfold in this manner


Loving you
Being enamored with you


I see the darkness disperse
I perceive the disappearance of darkness


I see how shadows appear
I observe the emergence of shadows


I watch your movements in dawning light
I attentively observe your actions under the early morning illumination


Your naked feet touch the floor
Your bare feet come into contact with the ground


You hesitate in the door
You pause at the entrance


And I say: I love you, I love you
And I express: I have affection for you, I have affection for you


I wish I could save the world tonight
I desire to have the ability to rescue the world this evening


I wish I could say it would be all right
I desire to be able to state that everything will be fine


Just stand by your love and you will see
Simply remain loyal to your love and you will comprehend


It will set you free
It will liberate you


I hear it's raining outside
I perceive that it is raining outdoors


And you will be gone for a while
And you will be absent for a period of time


But I can feel with all my senses
Yet I can sense with all my faculties


That we belong somehow
That we have a sense of belonging in some way


I love you
I have affection for you


I wish I could save the world tonight
I desire to have the ability to rescue the world this evening


I wish I could say it would be all right
I desire to be able to state that everything will be fine


Just stand by your love and you will see
Simply remain loyal to your love and you will comprehend


It will set you free
It will liberate you


I always knew
I continuously understood


That it would be this way
That it would unfold in this manner


Loving you
Being enamored with you


I love you
I have affection for you




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@phrophetsamgames

Love that when Evan tried to "command" nothing happens but when he asked God for help, even if in an exasperated manner, the Lord provided.

@albertusaswin2012

"With my power, I can do nothing. But with Your power, I can go through everything!"

@EinlionRaigaa

Most unrealistic part of the movie.

@starspark9471

That is actually my favourite part of the movie! The Lord knows what we need before we even ask. And He loves and answers even the simplest of prayers from those in faith who believe He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Heb 11:6

@EinlionRaigaa

@@starspark9471 This is a profoundly delusional statement.

@fearthehoneybadger2914

​@@EinlionRaigaaStill hating.

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@mikeidc7690

I like how it's a flood on a small town and he decided that they still NEEDED a pair of every animal there is.

@mr.tidepod9040

Well if you heard of or seen Noah's ark you'd get the whole thing of every animal in existence aboarding the Ark.

@mikeidc7690

@Mr. Tide Pod He did that so animals wouldn't go extinct, but in this case, it's just a flood on a small town.
It's just funny to me.

@avashapava1528

The animal pairs have to do with the Jewish religion.
Just saying.

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