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2. Safe to Say is a four-piece rock outfit hailing from the Bronx, New York. Since the band’s formation in late 2008, Safe To Say has independently released two full length albums, the latter of which is available for free download at www.purevolume.com/safetosaynyc. Safe To Say has quickly gained a loyal following in and around the New York area, performing frequently at prestigious venues including the Nokia Theatre and Webster Hall. Within the last 6 months they've shared the stage with Badfish, Cash Cash, I Am The Avalanche, Patent Pending, Weatherstar, This Condition, Secret Secret Dino Club, For The Foxes, and Kelsey and the Chaos to name a few. They are currently working on their third release, one that they think will best represent their cohesive, driven sound.
Trip
Safe To Say Lyrics
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but I know you’re pressured.
Yeah I know you’re pressured.
And they’ll make it seem, I’m frowning upon the person you’re trying to be.
It doesn’t mean a thing to me.
Caught tripping over your two feet, and your words keep walking steadily.
Think I’m perfect. I’m not perfect.
I can be imperfect too.
(I know that I’m not perfect).
Can you figure it out?
How a substance rolling freely beside you, can role beside me too?
And they’ll make it seem,
I’m frowning upon the person you’re trying to be.
It doesn’t mean a thing to me.
Caught tripping over your two feet, and your words keep walking steadily.
The lyrics of Safe To Say's song Trip delve into the complexities of relationships and the pressures that come with them. The opening lines suggest that the person the artist is speaking to may be putting on a façade, but that they understand that it's because they're feeling pressured. It speaks to a certain level of empathy and understanding on the part of the artist, acknowledging that everyone has their own struggles and that a person's behavior may not always be a reflection of who they truly are.
The chorus of the song touches on the idea of imperfection, both in the artist and the person they are speaking to. The line "Caught tripping over your two feet" is a metaphor for making mistakes, and the artist is saying that they too are imperfect. There is a sense of equality here, with both parties being flawed in their own way. The repetition of the phrase "It doesn't mean a thing to me" is almost dismissive, suggesting that these imperfections are not important in the grand scheme of things.
The bridge of the song has a more dreamy, introspective feel to it. The artist is reflecting on their own confusion and haziness, perhaps brought on by substances. There is a desire for the other person to see things from their perspective, to understand the struggle they're going through. The song ends with a reiteration of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that imperfections are a part of life, and that they don't need to define our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking around in way that makes me think it’s all for show
The way you talk makes me feel like you're just putting on a facade.
but I know you’re pressured.
Despite that, I know that you're feeling the weight of pressure.
Yeah I know you’re pressured.
I understand that the pressure is real for you.
And they’ll make it seem, I’m frowning upon the person you’re trying to be.
People around us might think I disapprove of who you're trying to become.
It doesn’t mean a thing to me.
But the truth is, it doesn't matter to me.
Caught tripping over your two feet, and your words keep walking steadily.
Even though you're stumbling, you keep on talking confidently.
If I’m dazed then you’re confused, and in a smoky haze I wish that you’d see it too.
When I feel disoriented, I know that you're just as lost. I wish you could see things as clearly as I do.
Think I’m perfect. I’m not perfect.
You might have this idealized version of me, but I'm not flawless.
I can be imperfect too.
I have my own struggles and imperfections.
(I know that I’m not perfect).
I'm aware of my own limitations and shortcomings.
Can you figure it out?
I wonder if you could understand where I'm coming from.
How a substance rolling freely beside you, can role beside me too?
I wonder if you realize that the same substances that potentially influence you could also have an impact on me.
And they’ll make it seem, I’m frowning upon the person you’re trying to be.
People around us might think I disapprove of who you're trying to become.
It doesn’t mean a thing to me.
But the truth is, it doesn't matter to me.
Caught tripping over your two feet, and your words keep walking steadily.
Even though you're stumbling, you keep on talking confidently.
Writer(s): Derek Andrew Safo Copyright: David Platz Music
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.