Save You
The Dark Tenor Lyrics
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Little girl come and walk with me
Look what they've done
Is this chaos our destiny
Smoke covers the sun
Rise from the ashes into the sky
I will save you from despair of a fire
let me help your broken wings take you higher
Away from this man
Rex tremendae majestatis
Little girl tell me can you see
This glimmer of hope
I will take you away from here
From this promise they broke
Rise from the ashes into the sky
See falling angels they cry
I will save you from despair of a fire
Let me help your broken wings take you higher
Away from this man
Rise from the ashes
Into the sky
You will fly
Real high
I will save you from despair of a fire
I will save you from despair of a fire
Rex tremendae majestatis
The opening line of the lyrics to The Dark Tenor's song Save You is a Latin phrase, Rex tremendae majestatis, which translates to "King of tremendous majesty." This phrase is often used in requiem masses to express the awe-inspiring power and majesty of God. Through the use of this phrase, the song sets a daunting and sombre mood.
The lyrics follow a little girl who is surrounded by devastation and chaos. She is looking for hope and rescue from the destruction that surrounds her. The reference to a broken promise implies that she may have been let down by someone or something she trusted. In the midst of this tragedy, the singer offers himself as a guide and a saviour. He promises to save the little girl from the despair and destruction around her and help her rise above it all.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I will save you from despair of a fire, let me help your broken wings take you higher." This line is a metaphor for offering salvation from an unpleasant situation and helping the little girl rise above it all. The song is a powerful message of hope and redemption in the midst of tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Rex tremendae majestatis
This is a Latin hymn used in Catholic Requiem Mass. It translates to 'King of Tremendous Majesty'
Little girl come and walk with me
The singer invites a young girl to join him on a walk, likely to provide comfort or guidance
Look what they've done
The singer is pointing out that the current situation, likely one of chaos and destruction, is the result of someone's actions
Is this chaos our destiny
The singer questions whether the current situation is an unavoidable fate, something that was meant to happen
Smoke covers the sun
The environment is engulfed in smoke, likely from a fire, obscuring the sun's rays
Rise from the ashes into the sky
Despite the destruction, the singer encourages the girl to rise above it and see the beauty beyond
see our angels gone blind
The figurative 'angels' that represent hope or goodness have become blinded by the destruction and chaos
I will save you from despair of a fire
The singer promises to rescue the girl from the hopelessness and danger of the current situation
let me help your broken wings take you higher
The singer offers to help heal the girl's emotional wounds and lift her up to a better place
Away from this man
The 'man' mentioned earlier, who caused the destruction and chaos, is someone the girl needs to distance herself from
Little girl tell me can you see
The singer wants to know if the girl can see a glimmer of hope despite the current situation
This glimmer of hope
There is a small spark of hope for a better future
I will take you away from here
The singer promises to physically and emotionally remove the girl from the dangerous situation
From this promise they broke
Someone made a promise, but they did not fulfill it, leading to the current chaos and destruction
See falling angels they cry
The 'angels' mentioned earlier are now falling, crying out of grief or fear
Rex tremendae majestatis
Repeating the hymn, likely to emphasize the divine nature of the promised salvation
Rise from the ashes
Repeating the line from earlier to reinforce the encouragement to rise above the destruction
Into the sky
Emphasizing the idea of flying above the destruction and towards a better future
You will fly
Assuring the girl that she will overcome the current situation and rise to success and happiness
Real high
Further emphasizing that the girl's future will be bright
I will save you from despair of a fire
Repeating the earlier promise of salvation and rescue from the dangerous situation
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.