Save Me
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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Hey you
The one with the laughing eyes
You, the one with the haunting stare

Well you
You have the power to hypnotize
I should'a known better
I should beware

'Cause I have followed you
Done everything for you
But you just won't look my way
So come on baby and

Save me
I'm running for cover
Save me
Is it one or the other babe
Save me
It's time for somebody else
Save me
Well, you, you could own the universe
Think about it and you'll realize
You, you got to believe me
And take my word

Look at me
It's written in my eyes
'Cause I have followed you
Done everything for you
But you just won't look my way
So come on baby and

Save me
I'm running for cover
Save me
Is it one or the other babe
Save me
I guess it's time for somebody else

Save me
I can't wait any longer
For paradise
I told you once
I'm not gonna tell you twice
So come on baby and

Save me
I'm running for cover
Save me
Is it one or the other babe
Save me
I guess it's time for somebody else

Save me
Save me
I'm running for cover
Save me
Is it one or the other
Save me
I guess it's time for somebody else

Save me
Save me
Save me
Save me
Save me
Save me




Save me
Save me

Overall Meaning

In Fleetwood Mac's song "Save Me," the singer is addressing someone with "laughing eyes" and a "haunting stare" who has a hypnotic power over them. The singer has followed this person and done everything for them, but they won't look their way. The singer begs for this person to save them, as they are running for cover and can't wait any longer for paradise. The repeated refrain of "save me" emphasizes the desperation of the singer's plea.


The lyrics convey a sense of unrequited love or infatuation with someone who is indifferent or unaware of the singer's feelings. The power dynamic between the two is interesting, with the object of the singer's affection possessing a supernatural ability to mesmerize the singer. The repeated use of "save me" highlights the singer's vulnerability and dependence on this person.


Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of repetition and the gradual building of intensity, from the initial description of the person's mesmerizing effect to the repeated calls for salvation. The use of repetition helps to convey the singer's increasing desperation and sense of urgency.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you
Addressing someone


The one with the laughing eyes
Describing the person being addressed


You, the one with the haunting stare
Further description of the addressed person


Well you
Continuing to address the same person


You have the power to hypnotize
Complimenting the person's charm


I should'a known better
Reflecting on a mistake made


I should beware
Advising oneself to be careful


'Cause I have followed you
Acknowledging the attention given to the addressed person


Done everything for you
Highlighting the effort and devotion given to the addressed person


But you just won't look my way
Noticing that the addressed person is not reciprocating the same affection


So come on baby and
Asking the addressed person to take an action


Save me
Requesting the addressed person's help


I'm running for cover
Expressing fear and the need to protect oneself


Is it one or the other babe
Asking whether the addressed person is considering someone else


It's time for somebody else
Implying that the addressed person is not the right fit


Well, you, you could own the universe
Highlighting the addressed person's potential and possibilities


Think about it and you'll realize
Encouraging the addressed person to reflect on their own abilities


You, you got to believe me
Asserting one's credibility to the addressed person


And take my word
Asking the addressed person to trust what is being said


Look at me
Attracting the addressed person's attention


It's written in my eyes
Expressing that the feelings are evident and real


Save me
Reiterating the request for help


I can't wait any longer
Expressing urgency and impatience


For paradise
Describing the desired outcome


I told you once
Recalling a previous conversation or interaction


I'm not gonna tell you twice
Asserting that the request will not be repeated


Save me
Requesting the addressed person's help again


I guess it's time for somebody else
Concluding that things aren't working out with the addressed person


Save me
Repeating the request for help one last time




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christine McVie, Eddy Quintela Mendonca

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Hey you
The one with the laughing eyes
You, the one with the haunting stare
Well you
You have the power to hypnotize
I should'a known better
I should beware

[Chorus]
Because I have followed you
Done everything for you
But you just won't look my way
So come on baby and
Save me
I'm running for cover
Save me
Is it one or the other babe
Save me
It's time for somebody else
Save me

[Verse 2]
Well, you, you could own the universe
Think about it and you'll realize
You, you got to believe me
And take my word
Look at me
It's written in my eyes

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
I can't wait any longer
For paradise
I told you once
I'm not going to tell you twice

[Outro]
So come on baby and
Save me
I'm running for cover
Save me
Is it one or the other babe
Save me
I guess it's time for somebody else
Save me
Save me
I'm running for cover
Save me
Is it one or the other
Save me
I guess it's time for somebody else
Save me[x8]



All comments from YouTube:

angelina096616

World lost this legendary woman today. RIP Christine McVie

A Rah

That's what brought me. RIP understated legend.

hahafeefee

Yeah definitely a great voice rip Christine

Mensch gebliebener Sterbehelfer67

I came here for the video and didn't know she died :(

Charles Lumia

RIP

TriMLS

And Eddy Quintela.

Scott Pearson

Christine Mcvie is one of the greatest underrated song writers ever. The majority of FMs biggest songs have been written by Christine. She is an absolute legend, and she just quietly gets on with her performing with the band and shuns the lime light.

TravelinBand747

One of the great things about FM was that they had 3 great songwriters who each brought their own unique talent

canna roe

so true, but they also kept each other going. no woman is an island. But McVie knocked it out of the park so many times!

eric shippie

Must agree. And she is a true lady. She wrote a note to Lyndsey when he was fired from the band. She was appalled. I think they had a special friendship and working relationship. There voices were so similar. They need to do an album together

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