You Can't Save Me
Richie Kotzen Lyrics

I sold my soul just so I could feel paid
I made a deal with the devil and sacrificed my soul to gain wealth and material possessions.

I broke my heart so I couldn't feel pain
I purposely hurt myself emotionally to numb the pain and avoid dealing with my true feelings.

I've lost my faith cause' I can't justify the weight
I've stopped believing in a higher power or purpose because I can't reconcile the suffering and burdens of life.

I've got no hope that's only for losers and fakes
I don't have any optimism or positivity left because I think it belongs only to people who are naive or pretending to be happy.

I'm nothing but a user and an abuser
I acknowledge that I exploit and harm others for my own benefit and pleasure.

You don't wanna know what's on my mind
My thoughts and intentions are twisted and destructive, and would be disturbing if revealed.

I know i'm just a fool but i'm not fooling
I understand that my actions are foolish and harmful, but I'm not pretending to be something that I'm not.

Not afraid to make a fool out of my self
I don't care about my reputation or social status, and am willing to embarrass myself to get what I want.

And fuck your money
I don't care about or respect the wealth and possessions of others.

Fuck your fame
I don't care about or respect the status and recognition of others.

Fuck my life I walk away
I'm willing to abandon everything in my life, including myself, if it means achieving my desires.

And fuck I love
I don't value or respect love or the feelings of others.

Fuck i'm sorry for everything I ever done
I refuse to take responsibility for my harmful actions and won't apologize for them.

You can't save me
No one can help or rescue me from my destructive patterns and behaviors.

You better give your self to someone else
Instead of trying to save me, you should focus your efforts on helping someone else who is more deserving or receptive.

Fading I'm just fallin' into my condition
I'm succumbing to my negative and damaging tendencies, and feel like I'm losing myself in them.

You better put your time in something else
Don't waste your time trying to save me, because I'm not worth the effort.

Save me but don't worry about it now
I'm asking for help, but only reluctantly and with little hope or expectation for success.

You better save your fucking self
You should focus on your own wellbeing and safety, instead of trying to help me.

I lost my mind just so I could escape
I intentionally became mentally unstable or disconnected from reality to avoid dealing with my problems and emotions.

I still got time but I know it's too late
I have the opportunity to change my ways and turn my life around, but I don't believe I'll be successful and have given up hope.

I still got friends to tell me i'm ok
Even though I'm struggling and self-destructive, I have people in my life who are supportive and accepting of me.

I still alive but I keep on testin' fate
Despite my reckless behavior and disregard for my own safety, I've managed to avoid serious consequences and continue to tempt fate.

Try just a little understand what i'm telling you
I'm asking for empathy and compassion, and want others to appreciate the gravity of my situation.

I'm not what you think
I'm not the person you assume me to be, and have a deeper, darker side that I keep hidden.

I started off doing the right thing
I made good choices and had positive intentions at the beginning of my life or journey, but have since turned down a destructive path.

Life got in the way
External circumstances and events have derailed my life and caused me to become lost and disillusioned.

You don't know what to say
Others are at a loss for how to help or respond to me, because my situation is incredibly challenging and complex.