You Vandal
Saves the Day Lyrics


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Last night I dream you called from Costa Rica
The place you've been for the last two weeks
You said, "I miss you, oh sweet boy, and will you come on down?"
I woke up to my cold sheets and the smell of New Jersey

When do I get to wake up to you?
Today I can't forget that I've got these open wounds
It's such a drag
I can't forget you've gone
My ribs have parted ways
They said, "We're not going to protect this heart you have."

Oh no, what can I do?
My lungs are breathing open air
And my spleen is dripping from my pants
You've left me here in the cold
And I miss you

You never told me it would be this hard
I think my body's saying so
When you're not here, it's leaving me
But I hope that you're o.k.
Even though I'm dying

I hope that you're still trying to have a killer time
Go see the volcanoes
Go see the rainforests




I'll be fine by myself
I'll be fine without these bones.

Overall Meaning

The song You Vandal by Saves The Day is a heart-wrenching story of a lover left behind after their significant other leaves for Costa Rica. The song opens with the singer dreaming of his lover calling him from Costa Rica, telling him how much they miss him and want him to come down. But he opens his eyes to the cold reality of his bed in New Jersey, with nothing but his wounds left to remind him of his lover. The song is full of raw emotion and pain, as the singer navigates the feelings of abandonment and longing for his lover.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer asking, "When do I get to wake up to you?" This plea encapsulates the core of the song, as the singer longs for the return of his lover and the happiness that comes with their presence. The song continues with the singer expressing his sadness and frustration, as his body physically reacts to the absence of his lover. Despite the pain, the singer remains concerned for his lover's well-being and hopes that they are still having a good time in Costa Rica.


Overall, You Vandal is a powerful and emotional song that captures the anguish of separation from a loved one. Through its raw and honest lyrics, the song explores the complexities of grief, longing, and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night I dream you called from Costa Rica
I dreamt of your call from Costa Rica last night.


The place you've been for the last two weeks
Costa Rica - the place where you've been for the last 2 weeks.


You said, 'I miss you, oh sweet boy, and will you come on down?'
You expressed your longing to see me and asked me to visit you there.


I woke up to my cold sheets and the smell of New Jersey
As I woke up, I realized I am alone with my lonely sheets and the scent of my hometown New Jersey.


When do I get to wake up to you?
I'm wondering about the time when I will have the opportunity to wake up to you.


Today I can't forget that I've got these open wounds
I have fresh emotional injuries that I can't simply ignore.


It's such a drag
It is extremely tough to handle.


I can't forget you've gone
It is impossible for me to forget that you are gone.


My ribs have parted ways
I'm hurting so much that my very bones feel broken and disjointed.


They said, 'We're not going to protect this heart you have.'
My broken bones are telling me that they can't even shield my grieving heart anymore.


Oh no, what can I do?
I am hopeless and clueless about what to do to feel better.


My lungs are breathing open air
My emotions are bare and I am having trouble keeping up with life.


And my spleen is dripping from my pants
My distress is so acute that I feel as if my organs are failing me.


You've left me here in the cold
I feel left behind and isolated by your departure.


And I miss you
I miss you dearly and it's hard to go on without you.


You never told me it would be this hard
You never gave me any warning or indication that this would be so difficult.


I think my body's saying so
I believe that my body is telling me that it's struggling with the pain and anxiety.


When you're not here, it's leaving me
My state of mind worsens severely when you are not around.


But I hope that you're o.k.
Despite it all, I sincerely hope that you are doing well and taking care of yourself.


Even though I'm dying
Even though I'm hurting and struggling a lot.


I hope that you're still trying to have a killer time
I hope that you're still trying to have an awesome experience despite all of this.


Go see the volcanoes
Go explore the beautiful things that the world has to offer, such as the volcanoes.


Go see the rainforests
Discover the amazing and unique nature of the rainforests.


I'll be fine by myself
I will manage to make it on my own.


I'll be fine without these bones.
I am willing to get through the pain and make it work without even my physical body's support.




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