Astin's final performance in Spring Awakening was July 19, 2008.
Astin took on the role of Mark Cohen in a production of Rent, directed by Neil Patrick Harris, at the Hollywood Bowl on August 6–8, 2010.
Astin played Rand Posin in the movie Hamlet 2. He sang "Raped in the Face" on the soundtrack along with Phoebe Strole, who was his co-star in the film, and the film's star, Steve Coogan. Screenings of the film at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival led to Astin signing on with United Talent Agency.
Astin joined the cast of the 2009 Adam Carolla sitcom Ace in the Hole on CBS, which was not picked up. In 2010 he joined the cast of the Jere Burns sitcom Strange Brew on Fox, which was also not picked up.
Astin guest-starred as Ben in the July 2011 episode of Love Bites titled "Boys to Men" and as Matt Kornstein in the May 2012 episode of Girls entitled "Hannah's Diary". He also played the role of a patient on House during episode 21 of season 8, in May 2012.
He starred in the 2012 comedy film Pitch Perfect as the character Jesse Swanson and in the 2013 comedy film 21 and Over as Casey.
He currently stars in the TBS sitcom Ground Floor as Brody Moyer, a young ambitious money manager who falls for a girl on the ground floor.
Stage
2006 Spring Awakening, as Georg
2010 Rent, as Mark Cohen
Save My Words
Skylar Astin Lyrics
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Say that isn't it ironic?
Because everything you've got, kid
Is everything I ever wanted
And every time that we rehash this
We do a little more damage
And everything comes crashing down
I can't bear another
Ooh
We already lost our minds
Why can't we lose each other?
Ooh
We could be light years apart
In the universe
But we'd find a way back
My God, we never learn
Can't even say goodbye
That would make it worse
So I'll bite my tongue, even though it hurts
I'll save my words
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'll save my words
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'll save my
I won't call you when I get home
When I'm drunk and feeling sorry
When I get a little lovesick
I don't want just anybody
I won't tell you that I miss you
Or even start a conversation
'Cause I'm nowhere to lead to now
Oh, we tried a thousand times
I can't bear another
Oh, We already lost our minds
Why can't we lose each other?
Ooh
We could be light years apart
In the universe
But we'd find a way back
My God, we never learn
Can't even say goodbye
That would make it worse
So I'll bite my tongue, even though it hurts
I'll save my words
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'll save my words
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'll save my words
In "Save My Words," Skylar Astin explores a toxic relationship that he is unable to let go of. The lyrics suggest that despite recognizing the toxicity, he is drawn to the person and desires what they have. He acknowledges that each time they try to address their issues, they only cause more damage. The repeated phrase "we tried a thousand times" emphasizes their failed attempts to fix the relationship.
Astin expresses the feeling of being trapped in this cycle of dysfunction. He realizes that distance won't resolve their problems because they would still find a way back to each other. There seems to be a lack of growth or progress in their relationship, as indicated by the line "My God, we never learn." The fear of making things worse prevents Astin from even saying goodbye or expressing his true feelings, causing him to keep his words to himself.
The chorus, "I'll save my words," represents his decision to withhold his emotions and thoughts. He no longer wants to reach out to the person when he is feeling vulnerable or in need of comfort. He refuses to tell them that he misses them or engage in conversations that may lead them back into the same destructive patterns.
Overall, "Save My Words" portrays the struggle of being entangled in a toxic relationship, the difficulty of letting go, and the internal conflict of wanting to express oneself while fearing further damage. It speaks to the universal experience of wanting to break free from a harmful connection but feeling powerless to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna tell you that we're toxic
I have a desire to inform you that our relationship is poisonous and detrimental.
Say that isn't it ironic?
Can you acknowledge the irony in this situation?
Because everything you've got, kid, is everything I ever wanted
It's intriguing how everything you possess, my dear, happens to be everything I have always desired.
And every time that we rehash this, we do a little more damage
Each time we revisit these matters, we inflict further harm onto ourselves.
And everything comes crashing down
Consequently, everything collapses and falls apart.
We tried a thousand times, I can't bear another
We made numerous attempts, but I cannot endure another one.
We already lost our minds, why can't we lose each other?
We have already lost our sanity, so why can't we let go of each other as well?
We could be light years apart in the universe, but we'd find a way back
Even if we were separated by immense distances in the vast universe, we would still manage to reunite somehow.
My God, we never learn, can't even say goodbye, that would make it worse
Goodness gracious, we fail to grasp our lesson and cannot even bid farewell, as doing so would intensify the pain.
So I'll bite my tongue, even though it hurts
Hence, I will control my words, despite the agony it causes me.
I'll save my words
I will restrain from expressing my thoughts and emotions.
I won't call you when I get home, when I'm drunk and feeling sorry
I will refrain from reaching out to you when I arrive home in an inebriated state, overwhelmed by regret.
When I get a little lovesick, I don't want just anybody
If I experience feelings of longing for love, I don't desire just anyone's presence.
I won't tell you that I miss you or even start a conversation
I won't openly confess my longing for you or initiate any dialogue.
'Cause I'm nowhere to lead to now
Because I have no direction or purpose in relation to you anymore.
Oh, we tried a thousand times, I can't bear another
Oh, we have made countless attempts, but I cannot endure another one.
Oh, we already lost our minds, why can't we lose each other?
Oh, we have already gone insane, so why can't we separate from each other?
I'll save my words
I will restrain from expressing my thoughts and emotions.
Writer(s): Ben Antelis, Jeffrey Goldford, Skylar Astin, Stefan Litrownik
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.