Save Yourself
My Chemical Romance Lyrics

Are y'all ready where you are?
Asking the people if they are prepared for what is to come

Na na na na na, na na na na na
Repeating sounds to create excitement and anticipation

Right now
Emphasizing that the time is now and there is no time to waste

I hope you're ready for a firefight
Preparing the listener for a potential battle or struggle

'Cause the devil's got your number tonight (they say)
Implying that there is a force working against you and it may be impossible to escape

We're never leaving this place alive
Implying that the situation is dire and may result in death

But if we sing these words we'll never die
Believing that music has the power to transcend death

Get off the ledge and drop the knife
Urging someone who may be contemplating suicide to reconsider

Not a victim of a victim's life
Encouraging the listener to break out of patterns of negativity and not be defined by their circumstances

Because this ain't a room full of suicides
Challenging the idea that everyone is struggling and instead suggesting that some are fighting against their demons

We're believers, I believe tonight
Asserting that despite the odds, the singer and their audience have faith in something greater

We could leave this world, leave it all behind
Expressing a desire to escape reality and start anew

We could steal this car if your folks don't mind
Proposing a daring adventure with someone else

We could live forever if you've got the time
Debating the idea of mortality and suggesting that through experiencing new things, time can be made more meaningful

I'll tell you all how the story ends
Assuming the role of the storyteller who knows the outcome

Where the good guys die and the bad guys win (who cares)
Challenging the idea of morality and asking if it even matters who wins or loses

It ain't about all the friends you've made
Arguing that life is not defined solely by the people one knows

But the graffiti they write on your grave
Explaining that one's legacy is more significant than any personal relationships

And all of us who've seen the light
Referring to those who have found something worth fighting for

Salute the dead and lead the fight
Honoring those who have passed but continuing on with their cause

Who gives a damn if we lose the war
Posing the question of whether or not it matters if they are unsuccessful in their efforts

Let the walls come down
Advocating for change and removing barriers

Let the engines roar
Encouraging action and progress

You motherfucker (whoa)
An outburst expressing intense emotion or frustration

Through the broken glass and the morning light
Painting a vivid image of the surroundings

Be a burning star if it takes all night
Encouraging the listener to shine brightly and persevere through the darkness

So just save yourself I'll hold them back tonight
Offering support and urging someone to prioritize their own safety

If you save yourself tonight
Reiterating the importance of taking care of oneself

Cause they're coming for you
Implying that there is danger or someone is seeking harm

Can you save yourself tonight?
Asking if the listener is capable of protecting themselves