Safe
The Icarus Account Lyrics


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I never told you why I'm with you
But let's be honest I was scared
I couldn't bear that I might lose you
It makes my words come out confused

There's something in your smile
That keeps me coming back
Something in your eyes
That makes me melt inside
Something in your words
That makes me feel like I am safe
And makes me know that I'm alive

So why not go after another
Is what you asked me to explain
Cause only your hand fits inside of mine
As if they were a lock and key

Was I choking on the moment
Or did fear overcome love
Then your eyes looked into mine
And I knew that we were safe
And I knew we were alive

Sometimes it's just hard to say how two can feel this way
Some may call us both insane and I won't deny it
Certainty of broken hearts battles to be fought and lost
Smashing of two into one is what we desire
At the end of all of this promise me with stubborn lips
You'll know the sound of my voice as I sing this

There's something in your smile
That keeps me coming back
Something in your eyes
That makes me melt inside
Something in your words




That makes me feel like I am safe
And makes me know that I'm alive

Overall Meaning

The Icarus Account's song "Safe" is a nostalgic and introspective reflection on the uncertain beginnings of a romantic relationship. The opening lines of the song reveal the singer's apprehension about revealing their true feelings to their partner. The fear of rejection and loss is all-consuming and causes the singer's words to become jumbled and unclear. However, there is something about the other person that draws the singer in, despite their fears. The chorus repeats that there is something in the other person's smile, eyes, and words that make the singer feel safe and alive.


In the second verse, the other person questions why the singer chose them specifically. The singer responds that their connection is unique and special because their hands fit together perfectly, like a lock and key. The singer questions whether they were merely succumbing to fear or if their love was genuine. However, in the end, the other person's eyes reassure them that they are safe and alive.


The song is a beautifully simple and honest representation of the fear, uncertainty, and excitement that can come with falling in love. The Icarus Account manages to accurately capture the emotional turmoil and confusion that many feel when starting a new relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I never told you why I'm with you
I never explained why I chose to be with you


But let's be honest I was scared
Honestly, I was fearful


I couldn't bear that I might lose you
I couldn't handle the thought of losing you


It makes my words come out confused
It causes my words to come out unclear


There's something in your smile
Your smile holds a certain quality


That keeps me coming back
That makes me want to keep being with you


Something in your eyes
Your eyes have a special attribute


That makes me melt inside
That evokes a strong emotional response within me


Something in your words
Your words have a particular quality


That makes me feel like I am safe
That makes me feel secure


And makes me know that I'm alive
And assures me that I'm alive


So why not go after another
You asked why I didn't choose someone else


Is what you asked me to explain
You requested an explanation for my choice


Cause only your hand fits inside of mine
Because only your hand matches perfectly with mine


As if they were a lock and key
Like they were made to fit together


Was I choking on the moment
Was I struggling in that moment


Or did fear overcome love
Or did fear conquer love


Then your eyes looked into mine
Then you made eye contact with me


And I knew that we were safe
And I felt secure in our relationship


And I knew we were alive
And I was reassured that we were both living beings


Sometimes it's just hard to say how two can feel this way
Sometimes it's difficult to explain how two people can share such emotions


Some may call us both insane and I won't deny it
Some may label us crazy and I won't argue


Certainty of broken hearts battles to be fought and lost
The possibility of heartbreak is certain and may be unavoidable


Smashing of two into one is what we desire
Combining our two selves into one is what we want


At the end of all of this promise me with stubborn lips
At the end of everything, vow to me with a determined attitude


You'll know the sound of my voice as I sing this
You'll recognize my voice as I sing this song




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Comments from YouTube:

Angela Buenosnoches

you took the words out of my mind and put it into a song. absolutely beautiful

Andrew York

I love this song! I can't wait for the new releases!

Bry Gates

i cant stop listening to you guys, you manage to say everything im afraid to say. i love your music!

ebonita4

beautiful <3

Benji Wright

Does anyone know the Chords for this song?

lostmaniak78

What are the chords :O Anyonne!?

Kimberly Erzsebet

Here in 2020. ❤️

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