No Messiah
Lawrence Taylor Lyrics

Wake up in the night
The singer is experiencing restless sleep and is waking up during the night.

Frightened by my own nightmares
The singer's dreams are causing fear and anxiety.

You were in trouble
The singer's focus is on another person who is in some form of distress or danger.

And all i could do was stare
The artist is feeling helpless and unsure of how to help the other person.

I guess it's a sign of the life
The artist believes that their current situation or way of living is reflected in their experiences and emotions.

That we have come to live
This is the reality the singer and other people have accepted and adapted to.

All the anger in your heart and all i can do is forgive
The other person is holding onto anger or resentment, and the singer is willing to forgive despite feeling unable to help them in another way.

I guess that you just need a man
The other person may be seeking a romantic partner or support system.

Who can take your hand
The artist believes the other person is seeking guidance or protection.

And escape
The other person wants to leave their current situation or circumstances.

Even though i wish i was i am not the man in the cape
The singer acknowledges that they cannot be a superhero or fix all of the other person's problems, despite wanting to.

So please save me
The artist is asking for emotional support and comfort.

A little sp-ce in your heart
The singer is asking to be remembered and not forgotten when the other person moves on to a better place or time.

For when you make it out
The other person is working towards a better future or outcome.

Into the light
This is a metaphor for reaching a better place in life after struggling or experiencing hardships.

And please spare me the
The artist is asking the other person to forgive them for any mistakes they may have made in the past.

Mistakes i made at the start
The artist admits to having made errors in the beginning of their relationship with the other person.

I just wanted to tell you that
The singer's intentions were well-meaning, even if their actions were not always successful.

Everything would be alright
The singer wanted to comfort and reassure the other person that things will get better.

My heart raced as we climbed
The artist and other person are together, possibly working towards a common goal or overcoming an obstacle.

Towards the top of the wall
This is a metaphor for overcoming a barrier or difficult challenge.

And all i could do was fall
Despite their best efforts, the artist was unable to successfully reach the top or overcome the obstacle.

I look to the sky
The singer is searching for answers or guidance from a higher power.

And i'm wondering
The artist is uncertain or curious about something.

Why i was ever your guy
The singer is reflecting on their relationship with the other person, questioning why they were chosen or involved in the first place.

I knew i'd only turn your tears
The singer acknowledges that their presence has caused emotional pain and sadness for the other person.

Into a waterfall
This is a metaphor for amplifying or increasing emotional distress or suffering.

I am no messiah
The artist is not claiming to be a savior or hero for the other person.

I just needed sp-ce to breathe
The artist is asking for their own personal space or time to focus on themselves, separate from the other person's struggles and needs.

I just wanna see you set free
The singer's ultimate desire is for the other person to achieve happiness and liberation from their hardships.