Lifeguard
Scott Helman Lyrics

You think you need my help
The singer acknowledges the listener's feeling of needing assistance.

But baby you don't
The singer believes that the listener can handle things on their own.

You're stronger alone
The singer highlights the strength that comes from being independent and self-reliant.

I know you've been through hell
The artist empathizes with the listener's difficult experiences.

And that can be cold
The artist recognizes the harshness of life's challenges and how they can affect a person emotionally.

And swallow you whole
The singer acknowledges the overwhelming nature of some difficulties.

All this treadin' water
The singer refers to the effort required to stay afloat in difficult situations.

Got you feelin' like you're heavy
The artist recognizes the burden of the listener's challenges.

Let it go, oh
The artist encourages the listener to release their troubles.

Got it from yo momma
The artist suggests that the listener inherited their strength and resilience from their mother.

They can never ever
The singer believes that the listener's intrinsic qualities cannot be taken away.

Break a heart of gold, no
The artist believes that the listener has a pure and unbreakable heart.

You don't need a lifeguard
The singer suggests that the listener doesn't require assistance because they are capable of handling their own difficulties.

You made it this far
The singer recognizes the listener's successes despite their challenges.

And you didn't realise
The singer suggests that the listener may not have been aware of their own strength and resilience.

What killin' it feels like
The artist references the feeling of achievement and accomplishment that comes from overcoming challenges.

So dive into the deep part
The artist advises the listener to face their challenges head-on rather than avoid them.

And send a postcard
The singer suggests that the listener should share their success with others.

I know that you feel it
The singer recognizes that the listener is capable of experiencing success and accomplishment.

Now start to believe it
The artist encourages the listener to have confidence in their own abilities and achievements.

For each and every scar
The artist acknowledges the listener's experience of difficulties and challenges.

There's a moment of courage
The artist believes that overcoming challenges requires bravery and strength.

Light on the current
The singer suggests that the listener has the power to navigate through difficult situations.

Once it was a mark
The artist references a previous challenge or experience that may have caused pain or difficulty.

And now it's a purpose
The singer suggests that the listener can turn their past challenges into motivation and focus for the future.

So fuck it you earned it
The singer acknowledges the listener's hard work and persistence in overcoming challenges.

Never break a heart of gold
The singer affirms that the listener's intrinsic qualities cannot be taken away or broken by outside circumstances.