Save Me
Potf Lyrics
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I see them gathering around
And they need me to do their will
It's like I'm standing again
On the same window sill
Am I happy on the pill
Should I open my wrist again
Would that make it excellent, yeah
If I wanna be the one
Should I book me an interview
To get an audition
Save me
I'm my own worst enemy
Running headlong to the wall
cos I want my freebie
Save me
You're the only out I see
N' I need your love the most
when I least deserve it
Gotta get a shot of something
Before I'll enter the ring
Gimme just a minute, just a minute
Did I really ask for all this
Did I really cut open the goose
Just to lose what's in it
If I wanna be the man
Should I open my wrist again
To find the way in
Yeah, if I wanna be the one
I'll need to get me that interview
To get that audition
Save me
I'm my own worst enemy
Running headlong to the wall
cos I want my freebie
Save me
You're the only out I see
N' I need your love the most
when I least deserve it
Looking at myself in the mirror
Funny I should see only
headlines and ads with my name
I was told I'd see my ally
So who are these skeletons
with guns taking aim
Save me... (x16)
Save me
I'm my own worst enemy
Running headlong to the wall
cos I want my freebie
Save me
You're the only out I see
N' I need your love the most
when I least deserve it
The song "Save Me" by Poets of the Fall explores the inner turmoil and struggles of a person who is battling with issues of self-worth and a desire for success. Throughout the song, the singer is torn between the desire to be successful and the realization that success may come at a cost. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels overwhelmed and trapped by the expectations of others, and is uncertain of the path they should take to achieve the success they crave.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer acknowledging the pressure they are under to meet the demands of others. The line "I see them gathering around / And they need me to do their will" suggests that the singer feels they are being used or manipulated by those around them. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotional state, with the line "If I wanna be the man / Should I open my wrist again" suggesting a history of self-harm and suicidal ideation. The chorus of the song provides a plea for help, with the singer acknowledging that they are their "own worst enemy" and need the love and support of others to overcome their internal struggles.
Overall, "Save Me" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that touches on themes of mental health, self-worth, and the pressures of modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta get a hold of myself
I need to take control of my life
I see them gathering around
People are relying on me
And they need me to do their will
Others are depending on me to do what they want
It's like I'm standing again
I feel like I'm in the same place as before
On the same window sill
Stuck in the same situation as before
Am I happy on the pill
Questioning whether my reliance on medication is truly helping me
If I wanna be the man
If I want to be successful
Should I open my wrist again
Should I harm myself to try and get ahead
Would that make it excellent, yeah
Wondering if self-harm would be a shortcut to success
If I wanna be the one
If I want to stand out
Should I book me an interview
Wondering if getting an audition will make me stand out
To get an audition
Trying to find a way to get ahead
Save me
Asking for help
I'm my own worst enemy
Realizing that I am holding myself back
Running headlong to the wall
Actively seeking destruction and failure
cos I want my freebie
I want success without putting in the work
You're the only out I see
Asking for someone to help me out of this situation
N' I need your love the most
I need love and support
when I least deserve it
Even though I haven't earned it
Gotta get a shot of something
Desperate for a quick fix
Before I'll enter the ring
Before I engage in something difficult
Gimme just a minute, just a minute
Asking for a chance to prepare
Did I really ask for all this
Questioning whether I caused my own problems
Did I really cut open the goose
Did I sabotage a good thing
Just to lose what's in it
Only to end up with nothing
To find the way in
Trying to find a way to succeed
Looking at myself in the mirror
Reflecting on my life
Funny I should see only
Realizing that I focus only on myself
headlines and ads with my name
Obsessed with fame and recognition
I was told I'd see my ally
Expecting someone to be on my side, but feeling alone
So who are these skeletons
Feeling attacked by hidden enemies
with guns taking aim
Dangerous forces threatening me
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