Save Room for Me
Fastbacks Lyrics
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And let my future go to ruin, I know...
Sometimes when I see you cry I don't know
Anything that I can try tpo help you out of the hole.
Asking all the questions that you know the answers to.
All the time we're sitting here you question if they're true.
And there's nowhere left for you to go that makes you want to stay alive
In your dreams you'll be where you're never alone
(If you want to be where you're never alone)
I'm inspiring, if you get there alone
Save room for me!
Beat your head against the wall in your room all the time
Body wrecked, you legs are sore
It's been a long, hard downhill climb
They've tried to pull your lease on life
What more can they do?
Dreams about the only thing they can't take away from you!
The first stanza of Fastbacks' "Save Room for Me" introduces the theme of the song- the uncertainty and lack of direction that is a part of life. The first line "I think of what I could be doing/And let my future go to ruin, I know" suggests an ongoing struggle to find direction and motivation to pursue one's dreams. The singer acknowledges their own defeatist attitude, suggesting that they have let their future prospects fall apart. The song's lyrics then shift focus to a friend or loved one- "Sometimes when I see you cry I don't know/Anything that I can try to help you out of the hole." The singer is empathetic but unsure how to truly help their friend. The line "All the time we're sitting here you question if they're true" suggests that the friend is questioning the meaning of life or their own existence, with no clear answers in sight.
In the chorus, the song takes a more uplifting turn, offering a message of hope. "When there's nothing left for you to do to keep from feeling sick inside/And there's nowhere left for you to go that makes you want to stay alive/In your dreams you'll be where you're never alone/Save room for me!" The lyrics of the chorus suggest that when one feels their lowest, they can find comfort in dreaming of a better future. The singer offers themselves in this dream- "Save room for me!"- suggesting that even if the dreamer feels alone, they will always have a friend looking out for them.
The final stanza of the song touches on themes of resilience and endurance. "Beat your head against the wall in your room all the time/Body wrecked, your legs are sore/It's been a long, hard downhill climb/They've tried to pull your lease on life/What more can they do?" The singer acknowledges the friend's struggles, but also their ability to keep going despite setbacks. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the final two lines offering a sense of relief and ownership over one's own dreams- "Dreams about the only thing they can't take away from you!"
Line by Line Meaning
I think of what I could be doing
I waste time thinking about what I could be doing instead of doing it, and I know it's bad for me.
And let my future go to ruin, I know...
By not taking action, I'm letting my future go to waste, and I'm aware of the consequences.
Sometimes when I see you cry I don't know
When you cry, I feel helpless and don't know how to comfort you.
Anything that I can try tpo help you out of the hole.
I want to help you, but I don't know what to do to make things better.
Asking all the questions that you know the answers to.
I ask you questions that you already know the answers to, but I'm hoping you'll tell me something more.
All the time we're sitting here you question if they're true.
We spend time together, but you wonder if I'm being sincere or truthful.
When there's nothing left for you to do to keep from feeling sick inside
You've tried everything to feel better inside, but nothing seems to work.
And there's nowhere left for you to go that makes you want to stay alive
You feel like you have no reason to live, and there's no place that makes you happy.
In your dreams you'll be where you're never alone
You might find solace and escape from loneliness in your dreams.
(If you want to be where you're never alone)
If you want to feel less lonely, you can always dream.
I'm inspiring, if you get there alone
I'm motivating and encouragement, but you're the one who has to make your life better.
Save room for me!
If you find happiness and purpose in the future, save room for me in it.
Beat your head against the wall in your room all the time
You feel frustrated with your life, and you express it by banging your head against the wall.
Body wrecked, your legs are sore
Your emotional and mental distress has taken a physical toll on your body.
It's been a long, hard downhill climb
You've been struggling for a long time, and things have only gotten worse.
They've tried to pull your lease on life
People have tried to take away your hope and reason to live.
What more can they do?
You wonder if things can get worse, and if people can do more to hurt or bring you down.
Dreams about the only thing they can't take away from you!
Dreams are the only thing that nobody can take away from you. They're the last bastion of hope and imagination.
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Written by: KURT BLOCH
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