1. a folk ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are/were at least two bands named The Paperboys:
1. a folk band from Vancouver, Canada
2. an indie band from Manchester, United Kingdom
1. The Paperboys (sometimes billed and credited as Tom Landa and the Paperboys) are a Canadian folk music band from Vancouver that formed in 1991. The Paperboys blend Celtic folk with bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences. The band has had a variety of line-ups since its formation, with Landa remaining as the sole founding member, although founding banjoist/bassist Cam Salay often returns as a guest performer. Known for consistently creating pop songs with melodic hooks, their music has been called versatile, with a wide range of influences, melding diverse musical influences more successfully than some other Irish rock bands have previously.
2. The Paperboys were an indie/pop band from Manchester, U.K., fronted by singer Annette Deane.
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Save Me
The Paperboys Lyrics
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And help me, find my way home.
Reach out, I think that I`m drowning
It`s still dark now, ...bright lights shining
My cup is always filled ...want something from me
feel the buzz, the click and fizz, but never the glee
And help me, find my way home.
Stop me, before I regret
terrible things that will be hard to forget
This restless anger in me, I finally succumb
It`s not who I am, but sadly it is, who I`ve become
Soothe me, soothe me, hm god please soothe me
And help me, find my way home.
Guide me, my compass is shattered
I walked away from all that mattered
All of my 12 steps made a circle right back to the start
I`m broken now, learning how, to listen to my heart
So Help me, help me, oh god please help me,
help me find my way home
Save me
Love me
Reach out, I think that I`m drowning
It`s still dark now, bright lights shining
The Paperboys' "Save Me" is a powerful plea for help, both spiritual and emotional. The song has a strong religious undertone as the singer is calling out to God to help them find their way back home. The reference to drowning and bright lights shining suggests that the singer feels lost and overwhelmed, but is still seeking a way out.
The lyrics depict a struggle with addiction and seeking redemption. The lines "My cup is always filled...want something from me/feel the buzz, the click and fizz, but never the glee" suggest that the singer is struggling with substance abuse and feeling unfulfilled by it. They want to break free from the grip of addiction and reconnect with their true self. The chorus "Save me, love me" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking love and acceptance as a way to heal their emotional wounds.
The song continues with a plea to be stopped from doing terrible things that would be hard to forget. The singer is grappling with feelings of anger and regret but is unable to control them. They seek comfort and solace, hoping to be soothed and guided towards finding their true path. The final lines "All of my 12 steps made a circle right back to the start/I'm broken now, learning how, to listen to my heart" suggest that the singer has tried different methods to heal, but they are now going back to basics and learning to trust their instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
Save me, save me, hm god please save me
A cry for help and salvation from a higher power.
And help me, find my way home.
Asking for guidance and direction to find one's way back to where they belong.
Reach out, I think that I`m drowning
Feeling overwhelmed and in distress, needing someone to offer a lifeline.
It`s still dark now, ...bright lights shining
In a difficult and confusing place, with glimpses of hope and possibility in sight.
My cup is always filled ...want something from me
Other people constantly taking and expecting, without ever giving anything back.
feel the buzz, the click and fizz, but never the glee
Experiencing the superficial and temporary pleasures of life, but never finding true happiness or fulfillment.
So find me, find me, hm god please find me
Still searching for a way out of the darkness and despair, in need of divine intervention.
Stop me, before I regret
terrible things that will be hard to forget
Aware of potential consequences from destructive behavior, pleading for someone to intervene before it's too late.
This restless anger in me, I finally succumb
It`s not who I am, but sadly it is, who I`ve become
Giving into the negative emotions and reactions that aren't reflective of one's true self, feeling trapped in that persona.
Soothe me, soothe me, hm god please soothe me
Asking for comfort and healing from emotional and mental pain.
And help me, find my way home.
Reiterating the need for guidance and direction to move towards a better place.
Guide me, my compass is shattered
I walked away from all that mattered
Feeling lost and disoriented, having gone astray from what was once important and valuable.
All of my 12 steps made a circle right back to the start
I`m broken now, learning how, to listen to my heart
Attempts at recovery and progress were futile, recognizing the need to start over and do things differently, with a focus on inner reflection and self-awareness.
So Help me, help me, oh god please help me,
help me find my way home
Final plea for divine intervention and assistance in finding the way back home.
Save me
Love me
Encompassing the overarching requests for salvation and affection from a higher power.
Reach out, I think that I`m drowning
It`s still dark now, bright lights shining
Repeating the earlier lines, conveying ongoing feelings of being overwhelmed and lost, but with potential for hope and brighter days ahead.
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