Save Yourself
So They Say Lyrics


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What the hell are dreams anyways?
Mysteries, incredible body hocus-pocus
Truth is, we still don't know what they are
Or where they come from?

I know why I asked you to remember what they said to us
'Cause when I try to run I just shake
I just shake

Don't replace my words with softly spoken phrases
To cover my bruises and cuts
Bruises and cuts

But as soon as I get out of this place
I'll do my best to keep you safe
But if I don't make it out
Please read this and save yourself

But as soon as I get out of this place
I'll do my best to keep you safe
But if I don't make it out
Please read this and save yourself

I can't catch my breath for long enough to stand up to fight
In a sense we all die
We all die

Everyone's a victim and I am the suspect
The verdict is in and it's all my fault

But as soon as I get out of this place
I'll do my best to keep you safe
But if I don't make it out
Please read this and save yourself

But as soon as I get out of this place
I'll do my best to keep you safe
But if I don't make it out
Please read this and save yourself

But as soon as I get out of this place
I'll do my best to keep you safe
But if I don't make it out
Please read this and save yourself

But as soon as I get out of this place
I'll do my best to keep you safe
But if I don't make it out
Please read this and save yourself

But as soon as I get out of this place
I'll do my best to keep you safe




But if I don't make it out
Please read this and save yourself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Save Yourself" by So They Say address dreams, victimhood, and the desire for safety. The opening lines pose an existential question about dreams and their mysterious nature, suggesting that science still has much to uncover. The subsequent lines shift focus to the singer's present predicament, one in which they feel powerless to stand up and fight. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer will do what they can to keep someone else safe, but if they fail, they implore that person to save themselves.


The second verse begins with the admission that the singer is overwhelmed and cannot fight back. Everyone, including the singer, is a victim in some way, but the singer has been designated the suspect. They take responsibility for what has happened and accept the verdict against them. The chorus repeats the theme of protection and self-preservation, with the final line driving home the urgency of the request.


Line by Line Meaning

What the hell are dreams anyways?
Dreams are mysteries and incredible illusions, and the truth is we still do not know exactly what they are or where they come from.


I know why I asked you to remember what they said to us
I asked you to remember so that I have something to hold onto when I try to run and my nerves fail me.


Don't replace my words with softly spoken phrases
Do not try to misrepresent what I am going through with gentle words hiding the visible signs of my pain and suffering.


But as soon as I get out of this place
When I finally escape this place that is hurting me, I will do my best to protect you.


Please read this and save yourself
If I do not survive my escape, please read this message I am leaving behind and save yourself.


I can't catch my breath for long enough to stand up to fight
I feel too weak and helpless to fight back and stand up for myself.


In a sense we all die
In a way, we all experience a type of death through our struggles and hardships.


Everyone's a victim and I am the suspect
Everyone seems to be against me and it feels like I am the one to blame for everything bad that happens.


Please read this and save yourself
This line is repeated as a desperate plea for someone to read the message and find a way to save themselves from the pain and suffering that the artist is experiencing.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SCHROEDER, JOSEPH R. HAMILTON, NICHOLAS ANDREW WALTERS, JUSTIN MICHAEL HANSON

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Jonny Rosario

I really love the moves Ingrid performs when Elvira sings the refrain "I got bad luck stories that I heard before",so cool!!

Matthew Vulpe

Oh my gosh, Todd in the Shadows was right! This IS the Italo-disco version of Stevie Nicks' "Stand Back"!

roberto andronico

The rythm of the night

Noah Bullock

... I like this way better... it’s a ripoff but i think it’s good

Marco Sammarini

Bellissima ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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Londrina Londrina_Parana Brasil
na escuta.
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Fabio Vendramin Calergi

Wow che ricordi
Anni bellissimi !!!!

Open Your Heart

Never knew the coronas version was a cover until now

The Gaming Otter

Interpolation

Sandro Dellisanti

this is the original from the netherlands, many greetings to the dutch Mountains :)

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