SafetySuit are notable for their song Someone Like You off of their 2008 debut major label album Life Left to Go, and Anywhere But Here that was played in Kyle XY. Someone Like You peaked at #15 on the Alternative rock chart and has crossed over to Top 40 and Hot AC. Their single Stay topped at #1 on VH1's Top 20 Countdown. The song has achieved great success, and the video is a top seller on itunes. Lead singer Doug Brown actually got hit with an eagle statue by the woman in the video, and has a scar by his eye to prove it! Recently, they have toured with 3 Doors Down and Seether, and their current tour schedule includes performances with Collective Soul and Ryan Star.
Band members:
Douglas Brown – vocals, rhythm guitar (present)
Dave Garofalo – guitar (present)
Jeremy Henshaw – bass (present)
Tate Cunningham – drums (present)
The Moment
SafetySuit Lyrics
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I fight to hold onto a love that is inside
Because my past is like a nightmare that I never can escape
And I can't wait till I wake up so I can fall back asleep
And I don't understand what happened between you and me but
You will probably end up with someone half as good as me so
I don't care if you want to look me in my eyes and say hello
So now I wait for a moment when I know that there is no one left to see
All the hurt that's inside me and the reason that I need
I need to let go of the things I see that have always let me fall
And I can't find my way home no cause I'm already home
And I don't understand what happened between you and me but
You will probably end up with someone half as good as me so
I don't care if you want to look me in my eyes and say hello
You were blind to me now I'm blind to you, no
And I don't know what you need
But I know you're listening now
And I don't care what you think
Because you didn't think to care about me
And I don't understand what happened between you and me but
You will probably end up with someone half as good as me so
I don't care if you want to look me in my eyes and say hello
You were blind to me now I'm blind to you, no
The lyrics of SafetySuit's "The Moment" speaks about the internal struggle of letting go of past baggage and moving forward with life. The singer is haunted by a past full of hurt and pain that seems to cling to him like a nightmare, making it hard for him to hold onto a love that exists in the present. Even though he has managed to reach a point where he wants to let go of all the things that have made him fall, he still waits for a moment when nobody is left to see the hurt inside him, indicating the fear of judgment and vulnerability.
The second verse talks about the singer's former lover who is now a distant memory. He seems to be bitter about the relationship's end, feeling that he might have been better than whoever his ex-partner ends up with next. The singer has already accepted the breakup, and he doesn't want to continue being blind to each other; he wants to move forward in life finally. The bridge emphasizes the singer's external processing of the breakup and how his ex's actions made him feel, but he knows that his ex is listening now. He can finally let go of the toxic feelings holding him hostage, and he doesn't care what his ex thinks.
Overall, "The Moment" is a song about moving forward and letting go of all the hurtful memories and toxic relationships that are holding us back from living our lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
From when I wake in the morning till I go and I fall asleep each night
I am constantly struggling to hold onto the love that I have inside, every moment of every day.
I fight to hold onto a love that is inside
I strive to maintain my love despite my past, which is a nightmare that I can never escape.
Because my past is like a nightmare that I never can escape
I cannot forget the pain of my past, which has caused me an immense amount of suffering.
And I can't wait till I wake up so I can fall back asleep
I look forward to sleep because it provides me with temporary relief from the constant struggle of holding onto my love.
And I don't understand what happened between you and me but
I am confused about the reason for the distance that has come between us, but
You will probably end up with someone half as good as me so
I believe that you will not find someone as great as me, so
I don't care if you want to look me in my eyes and say hello
I am indifferent to the idea of seeing you again.
You were blind to me now I'm blind to you, no
You did not see my worth before and now, I do not see you in the same light either.
So now I wait for a moment when I know that there is no one left to see
I search for a moment when I am alone with my thoughts, where nobody can see the pain inside me.
All the hurt that's inside me and the reason that I need
I am trying to let go of the things that have always caused me pain.
I need to let go of the things I see that have always let me fall
I must learn to move on from the things that have led me down a path of pain and suffering.
And I can't find my way home no cause I'm already home
I have realized that my true home is within myself, not in any external place or person.
And I don't know what you need
I am unsure about what you require from me.
But I know you're listening now
But I am speaking this to you, and I hope that you are listening.
And I don't care what you think
I do not care about your opinion on this situation.
Because you didn't think to care about me
Because you did not put in effort to care about me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHUCK BUTLER, LUKE BROWN
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