Savior
Shark? Lyrics
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Water still 'round in my feet
Nothing left for me to breathe
Turn some water into wine
Drank the bottle and felt fine
Smoked a joint and went to bed
If you need me I'll be dead
You could never be my chosen one
You could never be
You could never be my savior
My savior
Singin' half naked in bed
People tell me I'm not dead
People say I must believe in democracy or greed
I got nothing 'gents the press
They see something that I guess
If we have to split it then, you can have my half instead
You could never be my savior
You could never be my chosen one
You could never be
You could never be my savior
My savior
You could never be my savior
You could never be my chosen one
You could never be
You could never be my savior
My savior
My savior
The lyrics of Shark?'s song "Savior" convey a message of disillusionment and detachment towards mainstream values and authorities. The song starts with the singer waking up in a state of confusion and almost drowning in "water still round in [his] feet." It seems like a metaphor for feeling trapped or overwhelmed by external pressures or expectations. The following lines suggest an attempt to escape the mind-numbing reality by turning to alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms. However, it's not enough, as he ultimately feels disconnected and apathetic even towards ideologies like democracy or greed.
The chorus repeats the message that no one can really save him or hold the answers he's looking for. The title "Savior" is quite ironic since the song is about rejecting the notion of someone else having control over one's life or thoughts. Instead, the repetitive refrain "You could never be my savior" emphasizes individuality and independence. Perhaps, the singer is looking for a deeper purpose and meaning but refuses to conform to traditional expectations or allow anyone to sway him from his own path.
Line by Line Meaning
When I got out of my bed I was walking on my head
I woke up feeling disoriented and confused
Water still 'round in my feet
My mind is still foggy and lingering from the night before
Nothing left for me to breathe
I feel empty and devoid of purpose
Turn some water into wine
I'm looking for a miracle or something to numb my pain
Drank the bottle and felt fine
I found temporary relief in alcohol
Smoked a joint and went to bed
I tried to escape reality by getting high and avoiding my problems
If you need me I'll be dead
I am emotionally unavailable and unable to help others because of my own struggles
Singin' half naked in bed
I engage in reckless behavior and disregard for social norms
People tell me I'm not dead
People notice my destructive behavior and try to intervene
People say I must believe in democracy or greed
Others try to understand my motives and reasoning, but I am lost and uncertain
I got nothing 'gents the press
The media portrays me negatively and does not understand my struggles
They see something that I guess
They judge and label me without truly knowing me
If we have to split it then, you can have my half instead
I have nothing left to offer or contribute, so someone else might as well take my place
You could never be my savior
I am lost and struggling, and no one person or thing can save me
You could never be my chosen one
I am disillusioned with the concept of finding salvation or hope in one individual
My savior
I am searching for something to save me, but I realize that it won't come from one particular source
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.