Diskografi
"Ancient Pleasures" (1999)
"Vermilion" (2000)
"Swimmingly" Marie Frank sings Niell C. Furio (2003)
"Where The Wind Turns The Skin To Leather" (2005)
Save a Little Love
Marie Frank Lyrics
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I'll keep my shades on when I'm in bed at night
Cause whenever I lay down my guard I find
I'm invaded by people who rob me blind
I won't be as generous as I was before
Too little left to go around once more
I've been blowing it all being far too kind
I just opened my heart and they bled me dry
I'll save a little love for myself this time
I'll save a little love for myself this time
To reclaim what was taken before my eyes
All the goods have been damaged and now I find
(Chorus)
A stab through the heart
And the sap trickles out of the bear
Just get me a band-aid
I'm perfectly happy in here
Whenever I lay down my guard I find
I'm invaded by people who rob me blind
(Chorus)
In Marie Frank's song, Save a Little Love, the singer appears to have learned an important lesson, which is the need to protect herself better. She seems to have had a hard time dealing with people who take advantage of her altruism and general kindness. She has been too trusting, opened her heart too wide and ended up being "bled dry." It is why she says that she will draw the curtains on a day gone by and keep her shades on when she sleeps at night. In essence, she is determined to protect herself from future hurt.
The lyrics show that the singer has had to pay a heavy price for being too kind. She says that she won't be as generous as before and that too little is left to go around again. However, instead of being selfish, she decides that she will save a little love for herself this time. The singer acknowledges that in the past, she has been giving away all her love and leaving nothing for herself. The lyrics are a warning and a reminder that it is essential to have self-love and care. The chorus is a call to action for self-preservation, and this time, she is determined to put herself first.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll draw the curtains on a day gone by
I will put behind me the events of the past day
I'll keep my shades on when I'm in bed at night
I will keep my defenses up even when I'm vulnerable
Cause whenever I lay down my guard I find
Because every time I let my guard down
I'm invaded by people who rob me blind
I am taken advantage of by people who take everything I have
I won't be as generous as I was before
I won't give as much as I used to
Too little left to go around once more
There isn't enough to give away like before
I've been blowing it all being far too kind
I've been spending everything I have by being too nice
I just opened my heart and they bled me dry
I trusted too much and it left me with nothing
Chorus: I'll save a little love for myself this time
I will keep some love for myself instead of giving it all away
To reclaim what was taken before my eyes
To take back what was stolen right in front of me
All the goods have been damaged and now I find
Everything I have has been ruined and destroyed
Chorus
I will prioritize myself this time
A stab through the heart
An emotional pain that hurts deeply
And the sap trickles out of the bear
The sweet essence of life slowly escaping
Just get me a band-aid
I just need a quick fix for my pain
I'm perfectly happy in here
I am content in my current state
Whenever I lay down my guard I find
Every time I let my defenses down
I'm invaded by people who rob me blind
I am taken advantage of by people who take everything I have
Chorus
I will value myself and not let others take advantage of me again
Writer(s): Amy Sky, Marc Jordan
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lorenzo Lorart
Still loving this song so much in autumn 2022 and on... 🌷
henrikbalder
Fedt nummer.
Michael Khan
superb song yes
Earthmedicine0
dejlig at se mennesker der har fomået at bevare og styrke deres kærlighed gennem et helt liv sammen....dejlig video...der er håb!
Drake Gonzales
I save a little love for myself this time.
Worrachai W.
i like so much
DurableJunglist
Gwaarrn Marie Frank :-)!!
Malou Roth
tak for i går den 21/1/ 2017