The band is currently in the studio, recording their first full-length album with Beau Burchell (Saosin, The Bronx, Senses Fail).
BLEED ME OUT
Rival Tides Lyrics
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And I've been thinking of stepping off just to catch a little breeze
So I say...
I'm looking for something, I want it to be a little something for nothing.
I want you all to see... this is everything.
I wanted to be the one to save you. I wanted to keep this for my own. Bleed me out.
Yeah you try so hard to do right. It seems that nobody cares or knows.
I'm looking for something, I want it to be a little something for nothing.
I want you all to see... this is everything.
I wanted to be the one to save you. I wanted to keep this for my own.
I'm hanging on the words I can't afford to save my soul. Save my soul. You can bleed me out.
And I just can't change and there's no one to blame. I wanted you to know my voice, I wanted you to know my name.
You could take it away till there's nothing to say. I can't help but be myself and I don't know any other way.
I wanted to be the one to save you. I wanted to keep this for my own.
I'm hanging on the words I can't afford to save my soul. Save my soul. You can bleed me out.
Bleed me out. Bleed me out.
The lyrics of "Bleed Me Out" by Rival Tides express the feeling of being on a tightrope emotionally and struggling to keep balance. It talks about the desire to step off and catch a little breeze, to let go of the pressure and expectations that bear down on a person. The lyrics reveal the will of the singer to find something without much effort and want others to recognize how important it is to find that something. The lyrics also convey the idea of being a lonely ghost, feeling invisible and ignored despite trying hard to do what's right. The same feeling is reiterated in the song which talks about the singer trying to save others while also trying to hold on to their own soul. The line "Bleed Me Out" signifies a willingness to sacrifice oneself for others.
The singer’s frustration and helplessness are communicated through the line "I just can't change and there's no one to blame". They wanted to be known and heard, to have their voice heard, and their name remembered. They talked about how they could be themselves and didn't know any other way, which conveys a feeling of raw honesty and vulnerability. The repetition of the line "I wanted to be the one to save you" shows their desire to help others and make a difference in their lives.
Overall, "Bleed Me Out" by Rival Tides is a powerful song with thought-provoking lyrics that convey the human desire to make a difference while fighting the dangers of losing oneself in the fight to save others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking this tightrope, climbing up a thousand feet
I have been facing a challenging situation, making my way through it with great difficulty.
And I've been thinking of stepping off just to catch a little breeze
Despite my struggles, I have still considered giving up to find some relief, even if it's temporary.
So I say...
I'm looking for something, I want it to be a little something for nothing.
I want you all to see... this is everything.
I am striving for something significant, but I want it to be effortless and without sacrifice. I want others to recognize the importance of what I am pursuing.
I wanted to be the one to save you. I wanted to keep this for my own. Bleed me out.
I desired to be the savior in someone else's life, a source of safety for someone else. But now, I'm willing to give up myself to achieve it.
So this is what it feels like, to be a lonely ghost.
I am experiencing isolation and feeling like I am no longer visible or part of society.
Yeah you try so hard to do right. It seems that nobody cares or knows.
Despite my best efforts to do the right thing, it seems like nobody acknowledges or understands it.
And I just can't change and there's no one to blame.
I wanted you to know my voice, I wanted you to know my name.
I've come to terms that I cannot alter who I am, and nobody is responsible for my struggles. Regardless, I want to be recognized and remembered by others.
You could take it away till there's nothing to say. I can't help but be myself, and I don't know any other way.
Others could strip away everything from me until there is nothing left. However, I cannot help but stay true to myself, as I don't know any other way to live.
I'm hanging on the words I can't afford to save my soul. Save my soul. You can bleed me out.
I'm clinging onto words that provide some comfort or stability, hoping it could save me from the chaos inside myself. If that means giving up everything I have left, then so be it.
Bleed me out. Bleed me out.
I am willing to sacrifice everything until there is nothing left of me, and all that remains is just a hollow shell.
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jonlin4
wow! what a powerful sound, and i love the blend of imagery and beat... as for the ending, well i'll just call it unexpected in a good way.
KingPenguinn Jones
Simply amazing you guys! I can't wait to get this on my phone and play it all the time :)
Carissa Sanchez
dude this band is amazing, found you on Facebook and came to look at more music ! 😍
Elvira Saro
LOOOOOVE IT!!
Katie M
Awesome new video! I've been listening to this nonstop since it came out :)
MrKarius
I'm probably the only listener from Russia,and translating the words through Google translator,I want to tell you thank you for what you have,your group,that's what I'm listening to this genre of music!
Tex
Absolutely in love
Brynn D
😍😍😍😍😍 so good!
pernilleolsrud
This is epic shit man!! Fuck i have been blind!
Riccky Writes
This is actually really great. I fuck with you guys