Sad Person
Savages Lyrics


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You are, you are
A sad, sad person
Always been
A sad, sad person
It's not that bad
You just [?]
And question everything you do
You're never satisfied

Love is a disease
The strongest addiction I know
What happens in the brain
Is the same as the rush of cocaine
The more you have
The more you crave
[?]
Since [?]

I'm not gonna hurt you
'Cause I'm flirting with you
I'm not gonna hurt myself
So what else? What else? What else?
What else?
What else?

I wanna know why I hesitate
To brace myself and love you
To brace myself a good, good, girl
To face myself and hear me roar
You wanna know why I change my mind
And when I did everything was fine
Sometimes the truth is right there, right there
If you're beautiful here, you're beautiful there

I am, I am
A sad, sad person
Always been
A sad, sad person

What do I do?
I'm not gonna hurt you
'Cause I'm fluttered with you
I'm not gonna hurt myself
So what else? What else? What else?
What else? What else?

I'm not gonna hurt you
I'm not gonna hurt myself
'Cause I'm flirting with you
So what else? What else? What else?
You can [?]
We can [?]
All the truth is right here

I'm not gonna hurt you
'Cause I'm flirting with you




I'm not gonna hurt myself
So what else? What else? What else?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sad Person" by Savages, the lyrics express a feeling of sadness and dissatisfaction with oneself while also exploring the powerful, addictive nature of love. The chorus repeats the phrase "You are, you are, a sad, sad person, always been, a sad, sad person" highlighting the singer's own feelings of personal inadequacy. The singer reflects on their tendency to question everything they do and their inability to be satisfied with themselves.


The song then shifts to a discussion on love, describing it as a disease and the strongest addiction the singer knows. They compare the rush of dopamine in the brain caused by love to the rush of cocaine. The lyrics express the idea that the more love you have, the more you crave it, and it can lead to destructive behavior. The bridge of the song is an introspective moment where the singer questions their hesitation in loving someone and the reasons behind it, ultimately realizing that being beautiful on the inside is just as important as being beautiful on the outside.


Overall, "Sad Person" is a contemplative and honest exploration of personal doubt and the complexities and difficulties of love. The lyrics highlight the struggle to love oneself and to love others in a healthy manner.


Line by Line Meaning

You are, you are
Addressing the person listening, acknowledging their existence


A sad, sad person
Describing the person being addressed as consistently being unhappy.


Always been
The unhappy demeanor has been consistent throughout their life.


It's not that bad
Contradicts the previous statement by implying that the situation isn't as severe as the listener may assume.


You just [?]
Missing context for a clear explanation.


And question everything you do
The person is known for doubting their own actions.


You're never satisfied
The person is hard to please and is always looking for more.


Love is a disease
Metaphorically comparing love to an infectious sickness.


The strongest addiction I know
Drawing a parallel between love and drug addiction.


What happens in the brain
Referring to the chemical reactions in the brain when exposed to love or drugs.


Is the same as the rush of cocaine
Comparing the neurological reaction to love to the effects of cocaine.


The more you have
Implying that the more love or drugs one experiences, the stronger their addiction will become.


The more you crave
Further indication that love and drugs are comparable in their addictiveness.


[?]
Missing context for a clear explanation.


Since [?]
Referring to an unspecified point in time that this statement has held true.


I'm not gonna hurt you
Assuring the person being addressed that no harm will come to them.


'Cause I'm flirting with you
The person is only flirting and has no ill intentions.


I'm not gonna hurt myself
The person has control over their own actions and won't put themselves in harm's way.


So what else? What else? What else?
Asking what else needs to be conveyed or addressed.


I wanna know why I hesitate
The artist wonders why they are apprehensive about expressing their feelings.


To brace myself and love you
The artist desires to be open about their feelings and love the person they are addressing.


To brace myself a good, good, girl
Contextually unclear, missing any context for a clear explanation.


To face myself and hear me roar
The singer is encouraging themselves to be confident and express oneself honestly.


You wanna know why I change my mind
Addressing the listener to reveal why the artist has a tendency to change their mind.


And when I did everything was fine
Previous decisions the singer had made didn't cause any issues until they inevitably changed their mind.


Sometimes the truth is right there, right there
The truth of one's feelings might be obvious and right in front of them, yet it can still be difficult to acknowledge.


If you're beautiful here, you're beautiful there
If someone is internally beautiful, it will show externally as well.


What do I do?
The artist is conflicted and seeking guidance.


You can [?]
Missing context for a clear explanation.


We can [?]
Missing context for a clear explanation.


All the truth is right here
The answers one seeks may already be in front of them.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CAMILLE BERTHOMIER, YOLANDER HASSAN AYSE, GERALDINE MILTON FAY, GEMMA LOUISE THOMPSON

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