Collier's style fuses elements of jazz, a cappella, groove, folk, funk, pop, electronic music, classical music, gospel, soul and improvisation, and often features extreme use of reharmonisation. In 2014, Collier signed to Quincy Jones' management company and began working on his one-man, audio-visual live performance vehicle, designed and built at MIT in Boston.
On 1 July 2016, Collier released his debut album, In My Room, which was entirely self-recorded, arranged, performed and produced in his home in London. In February 2017, Collier was awarded two Grammys for his arrangements of "Flintstones" and "You And I", both from the album.
SAVIOUR
Jacob Collier Lyrics
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Savior
You say that I'm lost and you can help me find
But I don't want to be a savior, no
I wish that you could tell me something to change my mind
But you don't want to be my savior (no)
She wants to find a way to heal me (heal me)
I bet she'll never find the real me, ha ha oh yeah
She said she really wants to get to know me (know me)
And that she thinks that I can make her feel less lonely (lonely)
She said she's got so much to show me, ha ha oh yeah
I've been up and I've been down
Watching life go 'round and 'round
(But I know)
No matter what you try to do
(I know)
I'll never be the one for you
(I know)
It doesn't matter what you're going through
I'm gonna keep on singing
You say that I'm lost and you can help me find
But I don't want to be a savior, no
I wish that you could tell me something to change my mind
But you don't want to be my savior (no)
I don't need you saving me
I don't need you saving me
She wants to touch me (touch me)
Deep down below and up above me (above me)
I know she's never gonna love me, ha ha oh yeah
I know she's always gonna try and please me (please me)
That she could never find the strength to leave me (leave me)
You'll never be the one to free me, ha ha oh yeah
I've been up and I've been down
Watching life go 'round and 'round
(But I know)
I'm not the person you've been searching for
(I know)
So go and knock on someone else's door
(I know)
'Cause I don't want to listen anymore
I'm gonna keep on singing
You say that I'm lost and you can help me find
But I don't want to be a savior, no
I wish that you could tell me something to change my mind
But you don't want to be my savior (no)
I don't need you saving me
I don't need you saving me
I don't wanna be a leader, I just wanna be a friend
If I let your mind create me, ha! The work will never end
I don't wanna be a preacher, I just wanna be a man
I won't let you exaltate me just to keep me as I am
You don't wanna be my savior, I really wanna close that door
I don't wanna hear your reason, so would you tell me what we're searching for?
You don't wanna be my savior, I really wanna close that door
I don't wanna hear your reason, just tell me what we're searching for
Searching for the Road to make our dreams come true
Searching for the prayer that she will love me true
The lyrics of Jacob Collier's 'Saviour' express the singer's resistance to be saved or helped by someone, despite their attempts to do so. The song talks about a woman who wants to heal and know the singer, but he is unwilling to be saved and change himself. He repeats throughout the song that he doesn't need any saving, and no matter what she tries, she'll never be the one for him. He doesn't want to be a leader, a preacher, or anything other than a man or a friend. He wants to be seen as himself, and not someone that others try to define or fix.
The song explores themes of individuality, resistance, and acceptance. The singer wants to be seen and accepted for who he is, and doesn't want to be changed or saved by anyone. He refuses any help or rescue, as he wants to experience life on his own terms. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of being true to oneself, and not letting the outside world define or change one's inner self.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that I'm lost and you can help me find
You think I am in a bad place, but I don't want you to save me from it.
But I don't want to be a savior, no
I don't want to be responsible for fixing your problems or being the solution.
I wish that you could tell me something to change my mind
I wish you could provide me with a reason to change my perspective or opinions.
But you don't want to be my savior (no)
You don't want to be held accountable if things go wrong or if I don't get better.
She wants to feel me (feel me)
She desires to connect with me on a deeper level, both physically and emotionally.
She wants to find a way to heal me (heal me)
She wants to help me overcome my difficulties and find peace, comfort, and happiness.
I bet she'll never find the real me, ha ha oh yeah
I doubt that she will ever truly understand me because my identity and true self are complex and hard to reveal.
She said she really wants to get to know me (know me)
She expressed genuine interest in learning more about me and forming a connection.
And that she thinks that I can make her feel less lonely (lonely)
She believes that being with me can alleviate her feelings of isolation and loneliness.
She said she's got so much to show me, ha ha oh yeah
She is eager to expose me to new experiences, ideas, and perspectives.
I've been up and I've been down
Watching life go 'round and 'round
I've experienced different phases and cycles of life, observing its continuous and circular nature.
(But I know)
No matter what you try to do
(I know)
I'll never be the one for you
(I know)
It doesn't matter what you're going through
I'm gonna keep on singing
Despite your efforts to change me, I recognize that I'm not the right person for you and I'm going to stay true to myself and keep pursuing my passion for music.
I don't need you saving me
I don't require or want you to rescue me from my circumstances or emotions.
She wants to touch me (touch me)
Deep down below and up above me (above me)
She desires to physically and emotionally connect with me in a profound way.
I know she's never gonna love me, ha ha oh yeah
I'm aware that she will never truly love me and that our relationship is just temporary or superficial.
I know she's always gonna try and please me (please me)
That she could never find the strength to leave me (leave me)
You'll never be the one to free me, ha ha oh yeah
She will always try to make me happy, but she is incapable of setting me free from my own struggles and insecurities.
(But I know)
I'm not the person you've been searching for
(I know)
So go and knock on someone else's door
(I know)
'Cause I don't want to listen anymore
I'm gonna keep on singing
I realize that I'm not the one you're looking for and I don't want to hear your attempts to convince me otherwise. I'm going to continue pursuing my music instead.
I don't wanna be a leader, I just wanna be a friend
I don't aspire to lead others, but rather to form authentic and supportive connections with them.
If I let your mind create me, ha! The work will never end
If I allow others to control or mold my identity, then there will never be a definitive or satisfying version of myself.
I don't wanna be a preacher, I just wanna be a man
I don't want to preach or impose my beliefs onto others, but rather just be myself and live my life as best I can.
I won't let you exaltate me just to keep me as I am
I won't allow you to put me on a pedestal just to preserve my current state or hold me back from growing and changing.
You don't wanna be my savior, I really wanna close that door
I don't wanna hear your reason, so would you tell me what we're searching for?
You're not interested in saving me and I want to end that topic of discussion. Instead, I want to know what we're really trying to find or achieve in our relationship.
Searching for the Road to make our dreams come true
Searching for the prayer that she will love me true
We are both searching for ways to fulfill our aspirations and desires, whether it's through pursuing our music or seeking genuine love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jacob Collier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
César Pavón
Saviour Ha ha ha oh ya
Saviour
You say that I'm lost and you can help me find
That I don't want to be a saviour no more
I wish you could tell me something to change my mind
But you don't want to be my saviour
She wants to feel me
She wants to find a way to heal me
Don't bet she'll never find the real me ha ha oh ya
She said she really wants to get to know me
And that she thinks that I could make her feel less lonely
She says she's got so much to show me ha ha oh ya
I'll be on and I'll be done
Watching life go round and round
But I know no matter what you try to do
I know I'll never be the one for you
I know It doesn't matter what you're going through
I'm going to keep on singing
You say that I'm lost and you can help me find
That I don't want to be a saviour no more
I wish you could tell me something to change my mind
But you don't want to be my saviour
ba ba do wah ba ba do wah ba ba do wah
ba ba do wah ba ba do wah
I don't need you saving me
She wants to touch me
Deep down below and up above me
I know she's never going to love me ha ha oh ya
I know she's always going to try and please me
That she could never find the strength to leave me
You'll never be the one to free me ha ha oh ya
I'll be on and I'll be done
Watching life go round and round
But I know I'm not the person you've been searching for
I know So go and knock on someone else's door
I know ‘Cause I don't want to listen anymore
I'm going to keep on singing
You say that I'm lost and you can help me find
That I don't want to be a saviour no more
I wish you could tell me something to change my mind
But you don't want to be my saviour
ba ba do wah ba ba do wah ba ba do wah
ba ba do wah ba ba do wah
I don't need you saving me
ba ba do wah ba ba do wah ba ba do wah
ba ba do wah ba ba do wah
I don't need you saving me
I don't wanna be a leader
I just wanna be a friend
If I let your mind create me ha
The work will never end
I don't wanna be a preacher
I just wanna be a man
I won't let you exaltate me
Just to keep me as I am
I don't wanna be a leader
(You don't wanna be my saviour)
I just wanna be a friend
(You don't wanna close that door)
If I let your mind create me ha
(I don't wanna be a leader)
The work will never end
(Will you tell me what we're searching for)
I don't wanna be a preacher
(You don't wanna be my saviour)
I just wanna be a man
(You don't wanna close that door)
I won't let you exaltate me
(I don't wanna be a leader)
Just to keep me as I am
(Just tell me what you're searching for)
I don't wanna be a leader
(You don't wanna be my saviour)
I just wanna be a friend
(You don't wanna close that door)
If I let your mind create me ha
(I don't wanna be a leader)
The work will never end
(Will you tell me what we're searching for)
I don't wanna be a preacher
(You don't wanna be my saviour)
I just wanna be a man
(You don't wanna close that door)
I won't let you exaltate me
(I don't wanna be a leader)
Just to keep me as I am
(Just tell me what you're searching for)
I don't wanna be a leader
(You don't wanna be my saviour)
I just wanna be a friend
(You don't wanna close that door)
If I let your mind create me ha
(I don't wanna be a leader)
The work will never end
(Will you tell me what we're searching for)
I don't wanna be a preacher
(You don't wanna be my saviour)
I just wanna be a man
(You don't wanna close that door)
I won't let you exaltate me
(I don't wanna be a leader)
Just to keep me as I am
(Just tell me what you're searching for)
Writer(s): Jacob Collier
SeanFenlon
The contemporary musical genius of Mozart (another musical trouble-maker... misfit... rebel)
The production of Cirque du Soleil on Broadway
The dancing and choreography of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5
The bass-playing of Michael League
The keyboard/synth-playing of Herbie Hancock (with a few Nintendo video game turnarounds worked in)
The drum-playing of Jack Dejohnette
The tambourine-playing of Davy Jones
The vocal-gymnastics and vocal-harmonies of Bobby McFerrin
The fun of a gospel carnival with epic lyrics and endless unpredictable harmonic modulations
But it's all in 4/4.
YES :-)
SPF
Too Cool for Cardi
I LOVE so much about this kid! I can't say enough about him. I've become kinda obsessed and almost wish I could marry him. I really love and appreciate that he's admitted that he's a HUGE Stevie Wonder fan and that he's been a huge influence to him and his love for music. THAT right there makes me scream with joy cuz Stevie has been one of my musical deities as well alongside Prince.
I also love that this kid knows who and has been influenced by Take 6 (anyone who loves Jacob needs to love Take 6 as well cuz that's where this comes from and they've been doing this shit forever) that's another very clear and direct influence on his music alongside others like Sting and Steely Dan...all some of my favorite musicians.
I just wish Prince could've met and collaborated with this kid...I mean that would've been a match made in heaven, and they would've loved each other.
Unlike a lot of so-called blue-eyed soul artists like the Adeles, Justin Timberlakes, Robin Thickes, and yes even Sam Smiths (much as I like Sam Smith), Christina Aguileras (who I never liked and always thought was shit) of the world, I really enjoy and appreciate him and think he definitely brings a lot to the table.
He gives me hope for the future of music and young musicians who aren't about the bullshit and will hold up and keep what's real and was always good.
JoeyFunWithMusic
You should collaborate with Jacob more in the future Jacob!
Luc M
True
GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies14
Nah, he would be fine only collaborating with Jacob from now.
Aaron
i think he is definitely planning to do that
Ashton Parris
Plektrum nice idea
Hadiff Nazhan
Lmfao he totally did
Kyle Shum
Jacob collier is the only person that can start with the lyrics "you say that im a lobster" and ill be sitting there un-phased thinking "yea that sounds about right."
Krystian Gorczyca
Best thing i read today
Barbara Soto Lucas
😂😂😂
Beep05
Sgt pepper is calling