Save The Day
The Living End (Live) Lyrics
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They say, it's the only way, but they, they only want it when it's there
So here I come to save the day, the future's here and the past is yesterday
They say, it's the only way, they say, they only want it when it's there
We're not going on a holiday, we do a lot of work and we don't get paid
Stand up don't walk away, take your pride and swallow
Life's full of much unwanted waste, crime pays and the junkies walk away
But for husband and the good son, they speak ill at ease but they dare not run
The song Save The Day by The Living End (Live) is a commentary on the hypocrisy in society wherein people only seem to care about the important issues when they become visible or when they are directly affected by it. The singer, a regular Joe, comes forward to save the day, but highlights the fact that people tend to ignore their responsibilities until it is too late. The future, represented in the lyrics as something that is already here, is contrasted with the past, which is relegated to yesterday. This speaks to the urgency of the situation at hand and the need to act quickly.
Line by Line Meaning
So here I come to save the day, a regular Joe now on parade
I'm stepping up to save the situation, just like an ordinary person put in the spotlight
They say, it's the only way, but they, they only want it when it's there
People say this is the only solution, but only value it when it's available
So here I come to save the day, the future's here and the past is yesterday
I'm taking charge of the future, leaving the past behind
They say, it's the only way, they say, they only want it when it's there
People keep saying this is the only solution, but only appreciate it when it's present
We're not going on a holiday, we do a lot of work and we don't get paid
We're not taking a break, we're working hard and not receiving compensation
Stand up don't walk away, take your pride and swallow
Don't give up or leave, swallow your pride and keep going
Life's full of much unwanted waste, crime pays and the junkies walk away
Life has a lot of unnecessary garbage, crime can be profitable and drug addicts often avoid justice
But for husband and the good son, they speak ill at ease but they dare not run
Despite being criticized, the husband and son don't flee the situation
They dare not run
They refuse to run away from their responsibilities or problems
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS CHENEY, SCOTT OWEN
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@Joeljaboy
So much energy brought by three guys, i love it
@lastsinnersa8002
These guys were worth every cent you paid to see them live. Great times.
@karloomick
diggers never got paid but fought for this country
@lukewillcox332
And they are fucking awesome live - Chris and Scott standing on each side of the upright bass, Chris using full beer bottles to play slide and they play faster
@kennybegeske8824
@Luke Willcox Scott needs Fender Bass
@TaniaBee
Man, I forgot how good this song is.
@jemmymadeleine
Heard this in the earlier 2000s I think, and this still sound just as good now
@NickJonovanify
Dudes i got no words but ..BEST AUSTRALIAN ALBUM
@ArcaneAzmadi
It's close (All Torn Down and One Said To The Other put up stiff resistance) but I think this is still my favourite Living End song of all time.
@ChannelSevyn
I love this band so much!