Safe and Sound
Heidi Lyrics


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I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Don't you dare look out your window darling
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
Gone

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)
La La (La La)
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)

Just close your eyes
You'll be alright




Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound

Overall Meaning

Heidi's song Safe and Sound is a heartfelt and comforting message to a loved one who is struggling to overcome a dark and difficult time in their life. The song is dedicated to someone who has been through a lot of pain and trauma, as evidenced by the opening lines of the song that talk about tears streaming down their face. In this moment of vulnerability, the singer assures their loved one that they are safe and will be protected, no matter what.


The song employs a powerful metaphor of the sun setting and the darkness taking over, suggesting that the darkness represents the troubles and hard times of the person's life. The singer tells their loved one to close their eyes and promises that they will be safe and sound as the darkness sets in. The lyrics are, therefore, filled with a sense of protection, comfort, and safety that the singer promises to provide their loved one.


The song represents the power of love and the strength that it provides in difficult times. The singer's words, therefore, inspire hope, encouragement, and comfort and remind us that no matter how hard the situation gets, we are all ultimately safe and sound in the arms of love.


Interesting facts about the song "Safe and Sound":


● "Safe and Sound" was released in 2011 by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift as the lead single from the soundtrack of the 2012 movie "The Hunger Games".


● The song was written by Swift, along with John Paul White and Joy Williams of the band The Civil Wars.


● "Safe and Sound" was a commercial success, charting in nearly twenty countries and peaking at number thirty on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.


● The song's music video, which features Swift singing in the woods, has over 180 million views on YouTube.


● The song won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 2013.


● The song's success inspired many covers, including one performed by The Voice contestant Danielle Bradbery.


● Ed Sheeran and One Direction have reportedly covered the song live in concert.


● The song's lyrics have been interpreted by many to be about the character of Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games series.


● The song's melody and haunting atmosphere have been compared to the music of Enya.


Chords for Safe and Sound (as played on guitar):


Verse: G, D, Am, C
Chorus: G, D, Am, C, G, D, C.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember tears streaming down your face
I recall the times when you were overwhelmed by emotion and tears flowed down your cheeks.


When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When I professed my commitment to you that I would never leave your side.


When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember when you were at your lowest point, and it almost felt like there was no hope.


I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone"
I recall the moment when you pleaded with me not to abandon you in your time of need.


But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Those difficult times are now behind us and have ended tonight.


Don't you dare look out your window darling
I implore you to avoid looking outside, my love.


Everything's on fire
The world is engulfed in chaos and destruction.


The war outside our door keeps raging on
There's an ongoing battle and conflict outside of our safe haven.


Hold onto this lullaby
Let this soothing melody provide comfort and stability.


Even when the music's gone
Continue holding onto this lullaby even when the music has stopped.


Gone
Every difficult experience will eventually end.


Just close your eyes
Shut your eyes and rest.


The sun is going down
Night is falling.


You'll be alright
You'll be safe and fine.


No one can hurt you now
There's no one who can harm you at this moment.


Come morning light
At the break of dawn, when the new day begins.


You and I'll be safe and sound
Both of us will be secure and comforted.




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