Marc is best known for the songs "Where You Are" and "Home." Broussard previously released several independent efforts, including 2002's Momentary Setback which spawned the hit "The Wanderer", a song about self discovery. A re-worked version of the song appears on Carencro. As of July 2005, "Home" was released as a single.
Although Broussard is rather unknown, he is characteristically known and critically praised for his strong vocals. However, he has garnered an uptick in popularity thanks to a snappy tune "Must Be The Water" which is featured in television commercials on TNT for the 2008 NBA All-Star game held in New Orleans.
Save Me
Marc Broussard Lyrics
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All the leaves are on the ground
Everything is turning
Stuck in a rut
You know another year is over
Add another candle to the cake
I ain't getting any younger, no, no, no
And only you could get me out of this place
Save me,
Give me what I need
I know you can break these chains,
And set me free
Save me,
Give me what I need
I know you can break these chains,
And set me free
Set me free
You know the wintertime is here now
And my poor heart is freezing up
Keep, keep that fire burning, baby
Stuck in a rut
And only you can melt the pain away
Save me,
Give me what I need
I know you can break these chains,
And set me free
Save me,
Give me what I need
I know you can break these chains,
And set me free
Set me free
Wishing you were here,
'Cause I can't hold on
Calm me down when I lie awake,
All night long.
Save me,
Give me what I need
I know you can break these chains,
And set me free
Save me,
Give me what I need
I know you can break these chains,
And set me free
Set me free
You know the summertime is gone now
And my poor heart is freezing up"
The lyrics of Marc Broussard's song "Save Me" describe a sense of being trapped and stuck in life, with the changing seasons serving as a metaphor for the passage of time and the feeling of being unable to move forward. The verse about the wintertime represents a particularly bleak moment when the singer's heart is freezing up, and they can only think of one person who can help them escape this feeling. The repeated refrain of "Save me, give me what I need" emphasizes the desperation of the situation and the singer's belief that they need someone else to intervene in order to break free from their rut.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of vulnerability and dependence, as the singer admits that they "can't hold on" and need someone to "calm me down when I lie awake, all night long." The final verse, repeating the opening lines of the song, brings the narrative full circle as the singer sees the passing of time continuing unabated, with their heart still frozen in a rut. The implication is that even though the song pleads for help and salvation, there may not be an easy way out of this pattern of stagnation.
Line by Line Meaning
You know the summertime is gone now
The season of happiness, when everything was blooming, has come to an end
All the leaves are on the ground
The trees have lost their leaves, and the natural charm of the world is weakening day by day
Everything is turning
Life is continuously progressing and nothing can stop it
Stuck in a rut
Feeling trapped in the same life scene and unable to come out of it
You know another year is over
A year passed and another year has started, revealing the reality of the flow of time
Add another candle to the cake
Another year has passed, causing another candle to be added to the birthday cake
I ain't getting any younger, no, no, no
I am aging, and with every passing day, my youth is diminishing
And only you could get me out of this place
Only you have the power to bring me out of this life routine and make me feel alive again
Save me,
Help me out of this life of dullness and stagnation
Give me what I need
Provide me with the life and energy that is necessary to move forward
I know you can break these chains,
I have faith in you that you can free me from the limiting happenings of life
And set me free
Provide me with the essence of freedom- the freedom to live truly and fully
You know the wintertime is here now
Winter has arrived, and the earth is going through the bitter coldness that comes with it
And my poor heart is freezing up
This chilling environment is causing my soul to feel the same kind of cold within itself
Keep, keep that fire burning, baby
Please keep me warm, and do not let me feel lonely and lost in the coldness of life
And only you can melt the pain away
My pain and difficulties can only melt away by your love, care, and comfort
Wishing you were here,
Expressing the feeling of loneliness and craving for the company of the person he loves
'Cause I can't hold on
Unable to bear the weight of life's struggles alone
Calm me down when I lie awake,
In restless nights, be there for me and give me the assurance and peace of mind I need to relax
All night long.
This feeling haunts him throughout the long nights, and he wishes to be free from it
Set me free
The desire to be free from the chains of life, and experience the true essence of existence
You know the summertime is gone now
Return to the beginning of the song, expressing the cyclical nature of life and how it repeats itself
And my poor heart is freezing up
Repeating this phrase to emphasize the emotional struggle of winter and loneliness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY JOYCE, MARC BROUSSARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Macabre whispers....
Hands down one of the most under appreciated musicians out there. Check out his other albums and you will NOT be disappointed and if given the chance see him live!
Coco Renee
Love every song on this album.
Jonathan Lineberry
still my first and favorite of his albums. This man is a TRUE musician.
Scott Fleetwood
One of my faves from a great record 🔥
Halley-lujah
Marcccc I miss u!! Hope u and your family are well!!
Bea Boudreau
oh yeah, cool, thanks