Jen then set out on her own and recorded her first solo album, No More Wading, followed by Getting Past the Static, Post Marked Stamps No. 6 (a split 7" with Tim Kinsella), the This Uncontainable Light E.P., and her most-recent work, Traveling through Roots. She also appeared in the hit Nothing Better by The Postal Service as a guest vocalist.
Wood's music is heavy in rich acoustic sounds, incredible harmonies, deep lyrics, and soft, calming vocals.
I Could Have Saved You
Jen Wood Lyrics
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I'll shine your eyes up,
Back to the golden day where,
Glowing like heaven,
You are in heaven.
You are in heaven.
I'm sorry that I forgot you.
I'm sorry that I had to leave you.
You were the one I always needed.
I would have tried my best
To save you, from yourself.
From yourself.
From yourself.
From yourself.
From yourself.
I wrap my arms around you
And tell you that I love you.
Wherever you may be,
I know that you're near to me.
I know that you're near to me.
The lyrics of Jen Wood's song, "I Could Have Saved You," intimate deep emotions of love, regret, and remorse. The singer of the song seems to be trying to comfort a person who is in pain or struggling with life, by offering them a sympathetic ear and a supportive shoulder to lean on. They pledge to be there for the person in times of sadness and despair, to help them see the beauty even in the darkest moments.
The lyrics convey a sense of a tragic ending that could have been avoided if the singer had taken action before it was too late. The singer's apology for forgetting the person and having to leave them suggests some kind of separation, which may be interpreted in different ways, such as death or a breakup. The remorseful line, "You were the one I always needed," emphasizes the depth of the relationship that was lost, and the line, "I would have tried my best to save you from yourself," highlights the self-destructive tendencies of the person.
The chorus of the song, "I wrap my arms around you and tell you that I love you. Wherever you may be, I know that you're near to me," expresses the unconditional nature of the singer's love and the hope that the person is still present in some way. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of loss and longing, but also a strong bond that transcends time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak to me when you are down.
I am always there for you when you need someone to talk to when you are feeling low.
I'll shine your eyes up,
I will help you see the world in a better light.
Back to the golden day where,
I will take you back to a time when the world was simpler and happier.
Glowing like heaven,
When you are at your best, you shine like a heavenly body.
You are in heaven.
In that moment, you are at peace and feel like you are in heaven.
I'm sorry that I forgot you.
I regret not being there for you when you were in trouble or needed me the most.
You were the one I always ran to.
You were always the person I trusted and counted on when things got tough.
I'm sorry that I had to leave you.
I'm sorry I had to go away from you, distancing myself from you, causing you to feel neglected and hurt.
You were the one I always needed.
You mean the world to me, and I never want you to feel like I don't care about you.
I would have tried my best
If I could turn back time, I would always do my best to help you see the brighter side of life.
To save you, from yourself.
I would have done anything to help you overcome your self-destructive behaviors.
From yourself.
I know that you can be your worst enemy sometimes, but I want to help you get past that.
I wrap my arms around you
I embrace you with all the love I have for you.
And tell you that I love you.
I want you to know that no matter what happens, I will always be there for you and will always love you.
Wherever you may be,
Even if we are far apart, I will always feel your presence with me.
I know that you're near to me.
I feel your love and support, and it gives me strength and hope to keep going.
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.