Few emerging artists have been able to bring the type of classic pop-rock s… Read Full Bio ↴Few emerging artists have been able to bring the type of classic pop-rock showmanship to studio and stage like Gentry Bronson. The San Francisco-based musician is drawing fans back to the piano-driven niche carved out by artists like Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Billy Joel, and Tori Amos. The intersection of storytelling and melody in his songwriting and a truly unique vocal style have also earned him comparisons to Michael Stipe & David Gray and his stage theatrics have people saying he is something akin to Hedwig & The Angry Inch. Throughout his music career though, Gentry continues to prove himself as an original.

Gentry’s songs crossover many musical genres, from indie to pop, folk to jazz, ambient to classical, and Vaudeville to Americana. And his live performances run wildly from passionate heartstring pulling songs of nostalgia & love, to fiendishly outlandish sweating swilling blues-infused cabaret. Start to finish, it’s a show.
After the 2007 release of his last record “No War”, Gentry is touring solo & playing new songs from his forthcoming album, planned for 2009.

Autumn 2009, Gentry cooperated with Jesse Brewster to release his English version of a classic Dutch popsong called 'Avond', which was originally performed by famous Dutch singer-songwriter Boudewijn de Groot. The song is available as an mp3 on various downloadportals.

Save Me
Gentry Bronson Lyrics

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Sweet sister
You are a mystery
You have such history
In your eyes
I'm just a scoundrel
On the edge of nowhere
Can you help me
Can you bring me home

Oooo, save me
Oooo, save me
Oooo, save me
Oooo oo

I imagine
That you are wanted
By a thousand soldiers
By a thousand men
Well I want to be with you
I want to know you
I want to hold you
I want to help you believe

Oooo, save me
Oooo, save me
Oooo, save me
Oooo oo

I feel like an airplane
Falling from the sky
Would you be my angel?
Would you be my light?

Sweet sister
You are December
You help me remember
It's gonna be all right
Well I want to be with you
I want to know you
I want to hold you
I want to help you believe

Oooo, save me
Oooo, save me
Oooo, save me
Oooo oo
Oooo, save me
Oooo, save me

Oooo, save me
Oooo oo

Overall Meaning

In "Save Me," Gentry Bronson seems to be speaking directly to a woman that he sees as a beacon of hope in his life. He refers to her as his "sweet sister" and acknowledges that she is a mystery with a rich history in her eyes. He sees himself as a scoundrel on the brink of destruction who is asking for her help to be saved. The repetition of "save me" throughout the song shows the sense of desperation he feels in wanting her to help him.

Bronson imagines that this woman is wanted by many soldiers and men, which implies that she is someone of great value and importance. Despite this, he wants to be with her, get to know her, hold her, and help her believe in something. This says a lot about his character; even in his moment of despair, he is still capable of loving someone and wanting to be there for them.

The imagery in the song is very powerful, particularly when Bronson compares himself to an airplane falling from the sky and asks the woman if she will be his angel and his light. This reinforces the idea that he sees her as his savior, and relies on her to give him hope and direction in his life.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweet sister
Addressing someone close

You are a mystery
You are enigmatic

You have such history
You have a past

In your eyes
Looking into your soul

I'm just a scoundrel
I'm a worthless person

On the edge of nowhere
I'm at the end of my rope

Can you help me
I need assistance

Can you bring me home
Can you help me find my place in the world?

Oooo, save me
Requesting someone to save me

Oooo oo
Sound effect

I imagine
In my mind