Your Saviour
Temple of the Dog Lyrics


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People like you, I know myself
Walk in the shoes of somebody else
Whisper to me, my tragic fate
Whisper to me, my tragic end
But don't give me your savior
But don't give me your savior

I said, "hey"

People I choose, life on my own
Burn me your fuse, throw me your stones
Give me your brand, burn on my hand
Whisper to me, my tragic end
But don't give me your savior
But don't give me your savior

I said, "hey"

People I choose, I know myself
Lay my need out, give you my help
But you give me your blues
And you whisper my fate
But don't give me, don't give me your savior

Don't give me, don't give me
Whisper high oh fate, fly high oh fate
Whisper high oh fate, fly high oh fate




Whisper high oh fate, fly high oh fate
Whisper

Overall Meaning

The song "Your Saviour" by Temple of the Dog is a powerful declaration of self-reliance in the face of others trying to impose their beliefs and values onto oneself. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of hearing other people's opinions on what they think is best for him and instead wants to determine his own path in life. The first verse, "People like you, I know myself, walk in the shoes of somebody else, whisper to me, my tragic fate, whisper to me, my tragic end," can be interpreted as the singer asking others to empathize with him and understand that he wants to live life on his own terms. He's tired of hearing about what could go wrong and would rather take the risk and see where life takes him. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer asking others to let him be and not try to save him from himself.


The chorus repeats the phrase, "But don't give me your savior," which can be seen as a commentary on the idea of a religious or messianic figure who is supposed to save people from their own perceived shortcomings. The singer is saying that he doesn't need someone else to save him, he can handle his own life and choices. The bridge of the song adds a sense of urgency, with the repetition of "I said, hey" emphasizing the singer's desire to be heard and understood. The final verse again emphasizes the singer's sense of self-knowledge and desire to help others, but he doesn't want to be weighed down by their problems and worries.


Overall, "Your Saviour" is a powerful song about the importance of self-determination and refusing to let others control your life. It's a message that still resonates today, especially in a world where social media and constantly connected technology can make it even more difficult to carve out an individual identity.


Line by Line Meaning

People like you, I know myself
I understand who I am by comparing myself to those who are not like me.


Walk in the shoes of somebody else
Put yourself in someone else's position to understand their experience.


Whisper to me, my tragic fate
Tell me what my future holds, even if it is painful.


Whisper to me, my tragic end
Warn me of the bad things that will eventually happen to me.


But don't give me your savior
I don't want your help, especially if it comes with strings attached.


I said, "hey"
In this moment, I am addressing you directly.


People I choose, life on my own
I prefer to be independent and choose my own path in life.


Burn me your fuse, throw me your stones
Challenge me and push me to my limits, even if it hurts.


Give me your brand, burn on my hand
Mark me with your identity, even if it is painful or dangerous.


But don't give me your savior
I don't want your help, especially if it comes with strings attached (repeated from earlier).


People I choose, I know myself
I understand who I am and the people I associate with reflect that.


Lay my need out, give you my help
I will be open about my needs and offer my help to others.


But you give me your blues
When I try to help, you share your sadness and depression with me.


And you whisper my fate
You hint at what the future holds for me or remind me of my past mistakes.


Don't give me, don't give me your savior
I don't want your help, especially if it comes with strings attached (repeated again).


Whisper high oh fate, fly high oh fate
Addressing fate or destiny, asking for it to show itself and take charge.


Whisper high oh fate, fly high oh fate
Addressing fate or destiny, reinforcing the request for it to take over.


Whisper high oh fate, fly high oh fate
Addressing fate or destiny, repeating the invocation with emphasis.


Whisper
A final plea to fate or destiny.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Cornell

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