Save Me A Place
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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Don't know why I have to work
Don't know why I can't play
Turn me off, turn me out
But don't turn me away
Save me a place
I'll come running if you love me today

Don't know why I have to go
I don't know why I can't stay
Guess I want to be alone
And I guess I need to be amazed
Save me a place
I'll come running if you love me today
I'll come running if you love me today





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fleetwood Mac's "Save Me a Place" are quite introspective and address the internal struggle between the desire to be alone and the need for love and companionship. The singer seems to be conflicted about their work and play balance and unsure about why they have to put in so much effort. They don't want to be turned away by those close to them and instead ask to be saved a place. The singer is apparently willing to come running back if they are shown love on this day.


There is a sense of uncertainty and longing in the lyrics as the singer is torn between their desires to be alone and their need for companionship. They are trying to balance these feelings and are clearly hoping that their loved ones will save a place for them no matter what. The repetition of the line "I'll come running if you love me today" emphasizes the singer's desire for connection and their willingness to put in the effort to maintain it.


Overall, the lyrics to "Save Me a Place" are evocative and touching as they deal with the difficulties of balancing one's personal desires and the need for companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't know why I have to work
I am unsure why I am obligated to perform labor


Don't know why I can't play
I am unsure why I cannot engage in leisure activities


Turn me off, turn me out
Dismiss me or ignore me


But don't turn me away
Do not reject me completely


Save me a place
Keep a spot for me


I'll come running if you love me today
I will return promptly if I am wanted and cared for


Don't know why I have to go
I am unsure why I must leave


I don't know why I can't stay
I am unsure why I cannot prolong my stay


Guess I want to be alone
Perhaps I desire solitude


And I guess I need to be amazed
And perhaps I require inspiration


Save me a place
Keep a spot for me


I'll come running if you love me today
I will return promptly if I am wanted and cared for


I'll come running if you love me today
I will return promptly if I am wanted and cared for




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Written by: Lindsey Buckingham

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