Before forming Two Tongues, Max Bemis, Chris Conley and Coby Linder had previously collaborated on a cover song of Bob Dylan's "The Man In Me" for the compilation album Paupers, Peasants, Princes & Kings: The Songs of Bob Dylan, released by Doghouse Records in 2006. After the successful collaboration, Bemis asked Conley about potentially doing an album together, to which Conley responded positively by saying "I would do it with no one else, nothing could be more epic!”
Thus, Two Tongues was born.
Try Not To Save Me
Two Tongues Lyrics
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I talk in between when you're looking away
And when I wonder what you're thinking when you stare into space
Oh, oh
I tell you turn around take a look at yourself
You're always watching me to see if your head should hang down
Woah, woah
Are you with me on anything at all?
No its not all a dream
You know you have to reach inside
Gotta try to believe
Woah, oh
I wonder why I can
Why I go through it all
I know I love you and I don't want to let it all fall
Woah, woah
Try not to save me
Just come home
Please come home
Try not to save me
Try not to care
I'm not the one
Try not to save me
Try not to care
All I ever wanted was to care
Try not to save me
Try not to care
The lyrics of Two Tongues' song "Try Not to Save Me" explore the complexities of a strained relationship, where one partner feels neglected and the other is lost in their own thoughts. The singer questions whether their partner is truly listening to them or engaged with their thoughts, as they often appear distant and preoccupied. The chorus emphasizes the need to reach deep within oneself and have faith in one's own abilities, rather than relying on someone else to save them or fix their problems.
The line, "I wonder why I can / Why I go through it all / I know I love you and I don't want to let it all fall" reveals the singer's conflicting emotions. They are unsure about why they continue to endure the pain of being in an unfulfilling relationship, but at the same time, they don't want to let go of the love they have for their partner. The repetition of "woah, woah" in the chorus enhances the feelings of uncertainty and confusion expressed throughout the song.
In essence, "Try Not to Save Me" is a plea for understanding, for acknowledging individual strength, and for believing in oneself. It also highlights the need for mutual trust and support in a relationship, where both partners should contribute to each other's well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you listening to anything I say?
Do you hear me when I talk or are you too preoccupied?
I talk in between when you're looking away
I speak when you're not paying attention to me.
And when I wonder what you're thinking when you stare into space
I want to know what's on your mind when you zone out.
I tell you turn around take a look at yourself
You need to reflect on your own behavior before judging mine.
You're always watching me to see if your head should hang down
You judge yourself based on how I'm doing, but you shouldn't do that.
Are you with me on anything at all?
Do we agree on anything or are we completely different?
No you're not alone
You have someone with you, even if it doesn't always feel like it.
No its not all a dream
What's happening is real, it's not just in your head.
You know you have to reach inside
To find the answers you're looking for, you need to reflect on your own thoughts and feelings.
Gotta try to believe
You have to have faith in yourself and what you're capable of.
I wonder why I can
I question why I have the ability to keep going.
Why I go through it all
I don't know why I keep enduring challenges and hardships.
I know I love you and I don't want to let it all fall
Even though things are tough, my love for you keeps me going.
Try not to save me
Don't try to fix me or make things better for me, I need to figure it out on my own.
Just come home
I want you to be there for me, even if you can't solve my problems.
Try not to care
Don't worry about me too much, I'll be okay.
I'm not the one
I'm not perfect or always right, so don't expect me to be.
All I ever wanted was to care
I just want to show my love and support, even if I'm not great at it.
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