Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).
Save Room for Us
Tinashe Lyrics
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When the days turn to weeks
Only blank shadows
Of the way we used to be
All these times zones between us
Have grown, oh, they've grown
But these nights don't get easier
Just save room for us
Just save room for us, somewhere
Just save room for us, I just
You'll come back for us, someday
Oh, you know it's not the end
We'll fall in love again
'Cause we were built in dreams of gold
Just save room for us
And it may not be today
True love will find a way
Just save a space for me
Oh, whoa
And I know you've moved on
She will never love you
Oh, the way that I do
Now I'm dancing solo
Slowly disappearing
It still hurts when I see you with her
Just save room for us
Just save room for us, somewhere
Just save room for us, I just
You'll come back for us, someday
Just save room for us
And I know you've moved on
She will never love you
Oh, the way that I do
Now I'm dancing solo (solo)
Slowly disappearing
It still hurts when I see you with her
Just save room for us
I know you feel it
Somewhere, somewhere
Just save room for us, I just
(I know you feel it) you'll come back for us
(Somewhere, somewhere) someday
Just save room for us
You know it's not the end
We'll fall in love again
'Cause we were built in dreams of gold
Just save room for us
And it may not be today (I know you feel it)
True love will find a way (somewhere)
Just save a space for me (somewhere)
Just save room for us
I know you feel it somewhere, somewhere
The lyrics to Tinashe's song Save Room for Us explore the pain and longing that can come from a long-distance relationship that has grown uncertain. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer's heart going numb as time passes and the connection between them and their partner fades. The distance between them has grown, and even though they try to move on by dancing solo and disappearing slowly, it still hurts when they see their partner with someone else. Despite this, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer asking their partner to save room for them somehow, somewhere, to come back to someday. They believe that true love will find a way and that they will fall in love again, as they were built on dreams of gold.
The second verse begins with a repeat of the idea that the singer knows their partner has moved on, but they still believe that the new person could never love them the way they do. The chorus is repeated once again, with the addition of the line "I know you feel it somewhere, somewhere," suggesting that despite the distance and the partner's new relationship, there is still a connection between the two of them that can't be ignored.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart goes numb
Feeling emotionless and numb due to heartbreak.
When the days turn to weeks
Time feels elongated and drawn out when one is sad and alone.
Only blank shadows
Memories of what once was have faded into a distant and indistinct memory.
Of the way we used to be
Recalling the way things were before a breakup or loss.
All these times zones between us
Physical distance separating two people post-breakup, literally and metaphorically.
Have grown, oh, they've grown
The distance between two people has only become greater with time, making it harder to reconnect.
But these nights don't get easier
Being alone at night is especially difficult, and the pain doesn't seem to lessen with time.
When I see ya with her
Seeing a former love interest with someone new is especially painful and difficult to bear.
Just save room for us
Hope for a possible reunion or second chance at love with the ex-partner.
You'll come back for us, someday
Belief that there is a chance for reconciliation in the future.
Oh, you know it's not the end
Despite the relationship ending, there is still hope for a future together.
We'll fall in love again
The possibility of finding love again after heartbreak.
'Cause we were built in dreams of gold
The idea that their love was meant to be, and built on strong foundations.
And it may not be today
Reconciliation may not happen immediately or soon, but might occur in the future.
True love will find a way
If a love is true and meant to be, it will find a way to come back together.
I know you feel it
The belief that the ex still feels love and longing for the artist, even if they are with someone else.
Just save room for us, somewhere
The plea to reserve a space in their heart for the artist and the possibility of a reunion.
You'll come back for us
The hope and belief that the ex will eventually seek out a reunion or reconciliation.
Slowly disappearing
Fading away or disappearing slowly without the ex-partner.
It still hurts when I see you with her
The pain and heartache that still remains even after the relationship has ended.
I know you feel it somewhere, somewhere
The certainty and belief that the ex is still carrying feelings of love and longing for the artist, somewhere deep down.
Just save a space for me
The request to reserve a place in the ex's heart and life for the possibility of a reunion or second chance.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Connor Mcdounough, Mackenzie Johnson, Max Levin, Riley Mcdounough, Tinashe Kachingwe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Heart goes numb when the days turn to weeks
Only blank shadows of the way we used to be
All these times zones between us have grown
Oh, they've grown
But these nights don't get easier
When I see ya with her
[Chorus]
Just save room for us
Just save room for us, somewhere
Just save room for us
I trust you'll come back for us, someday
Oh, you know it's not the end
We'll fall in love again
'Cause we were built in dreams of gold
Just save room for us
And it may not be today
True love will find a way
Just save a space for me
Oh, woah
[Refrain]
And I know you've moved on
She will never love you
Oh, the way that I do
Now I'm dancing solo
Slowly disappearing
It still hurts when I see you with her
[Chorus]
Just save room for us
Just save room for us, somewhere
Just save room for us
I trust you'll come back for us, someday
Just save room for us
[Refrain]
And I know you've moved on
She will never love you
Oh, the way that I do
Now I'm dancing solo (Solo)
Slowly disappearing
It still hurts when I see you with her
[Chorus]
Just save room for us
(I know you feel it somewhere, somewhere)
Just save room for us, I trust you'll come back to us someday
(I know you feel it somewhere, somewhere)
Just save room for us
Oh, you know it's not the end
We'll fall in love again
'Cause we were built in dreams of gold (I know you feel it somewhere, somewhere)
Just save room for us
And it may not be today
True love will find a way
Just save a space for me
Just save room for us
[Outro]
I know you feel it somewhere, somewhere
@andresssky
ON VALENTINE’s DAY TINASHE REALLY?? 😢😢 if this song don’t become a hit i’m fighting ya
@recklessmouthkinqq6343
Andres Sky go stream it then it can be a hit
@muymirw9449
People say this but don’t stream/buy her music .. sis pls
@Jdanielortiz1988
Share share share the video ! ASAP
@casuallistener29
@Krystal 1st of, the first Save Room For Us video was shot in Japan. Its literally in the name. TOKYO Visual. Unless you think Tokyo is in Korea... 2nd Tinashe has ALWAYS been experimenting with her sound. It's what makes her the most exciting to watch and listen to. Who wants to listen to the same song remade a hundred times. And Girly? You must not have seen the video for Bet, Company, Die A Little Bit, No Drama and more. Point is Tinashe is NOT a one dimensional artist. She can so Pop, Hip Hop, RnB EDM AltnB and all other genres and thats what makes her so special.
@josephmoore9706
This isn't gonna be a hit
@anthonyedwards1840
That begging was flawless; dang tinashe has grown into the artist we always knew she was
@Mr21022102
Anthony Edwards it really was
@Idklolblahboahblalayyyuyhhh
Beginning reminds me of her old music. Miss it. ❤️
@starisesun7692
Nah she was better back then