Save Yourself
The Speedway Lyrics
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Sit up, sit up.. you look a mess.
You didn't take what it says on the bottle—if you did you would be sane,
so wake up, wake up you've done it again.
You've got to save yourself—it's up to you and no one else.
You've got to save yourself.
I'm watching, I'm waiting,
You've got to save yourself.
You lie, you lie silently;
‘feel bad, so bad constantly.
I don't think you know what you're doing—if you did I wouldn't be here.
So stand up, stand up dry your tears.
You seem to think there's nobody like you;
day after day don't know what you might do.
‘Can't understand what it really feels like;
something so small is killing you inside.
These are lyrics by Speedway, from 'Save Yourself'
The song Save Yourself by The Speedway is a powerful message about taking responsibility for your own well-being. The opening lines, "Wake up, wake up.. take a breath. Sit up, sit up.. you look a mess" indicate a sense of urgency and a need to take action. It is clear that the person being addressed has made some poor choices, specifically not following the instructions on a bottle which could have led to a better outcome. However, the lyrics also suggest that this is not an isolated occurrence, as they have "done it again".
The chorus of the song provides the powerful message that "You've got to save yourself—it's up to you and no one else", indicating that the only person who can truly change the situation is the one experiencing it. The second verse suggests that the person has been putting on a facade, lying silently and feeling bad constantly. The singer of the song indicates that they are waiting and watching, but that "nobody's changing the truth." The lyrics end with an emotive plea to "stand up, stand up, dry your tears", and a recognition that "something so small is killing you inside."
Overall, the song Save Yourself by The Speedway is a poignant message about the importance of taking ownership of your own life and choices. It is a reminder that sometimes the smallest things can have a big impact, and that taking action to save yourself is often the most powerful choice you can make.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, wake up.. take a breath.
Get up from your slumber, take a deep breath and be prepared.
Sit up, sit up.. you look a mess.
Get up from where you are, you don't look good in your current condition.
You didn't take what it says on the bottle—if you did you would be sane,
If you followed the instructions on the bottle, you wouldn't be living this way.
so wake up, wake up you've done it again.
You've made a mistake yet again and got yourself into trouble. It's time to wake up and face the consequences.
You've got to save yourself—it's up to you and no one else.
You need to take charge and fix your problems as no one else can do it for you.
I'm watching, I'm waiting,
I'm aware of your situation and keeping an eye on you.
but nobody's changing the truth.
Despite my vigilance, no one can change the reality of what's going on.
You've got to save yourself.
Once again, the artist emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for oneself and addressing their own problems.
You lie, you lie silently;
You're deceiving yourself about the seriousness of your situation, and you refuse to acknowledge it out loud.
‘feel bad, so bad constantly.
You experience negative emotions all the time, and it's affecting you deeply.
I don't think you know what you're doing—if you did I wouldn't be here.
You don't appear to understand how your actions are directly contributing to your current state of affairs.
So stand up, stand up dry your tears.
It's time to take a stand, face your fears, and stop crying about what's happened. It's time to move on.
You seem to think there's nobody like you;
You believe that no one else is in the same boat as you and that you're alone in your struggles.
day after day don't know what you might do.
You're unsure of what each new day will bring, and you feel like you're just treading water.
‘Can't understand what it really feels like;
Others may sympathize with your situation, but they don't truly comprehend the depth of your pain.
something so small is killing you inside.
Something that may seem insignificant to others is causing you immense grief and is slowly destroying you from the inside out.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JIM DUGUID, GILLIAN SNELL
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NickB_UK
Great stuff. Saw them live in Sheffield in 2004 when they supported Bryan Adams and they were fantastic.....so good that some people (very wrongly !) assumed they were miming. I bought the album and played it to death. Just dug it out to play again. It was a shame when they split up. The Save Yourself album is brilliant. Jill Jackson has since gone on to perform some very good solo material herself though.
Esther
They're one of the best bands in my mind!! But they split up anyway.... : ( I bought their album a few years back and recently I picked it out from a CD bunch to reminisce of all of it all over again! :D
Daniel Montgomery
this song makes me happy =]
Julie Janko
❤❤❤❤❤❤💪
Shane Diack
its jill jackson and she is amazing i love her<3
lesamariel
it's a pity that they separated.:O
SHG3333
pretty and talented !!! wOOOW
navnig
I met Jill when Speedway played a gig up here in Shetland at the old North Star nightclub. I'm still gutted to this day that she likes girls =(
SHG3333
she looks like nicole in Girls aloud !!!!
Gracka lacka
its dan from the feeling!