Safe
Watchmen Lyrics


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Many years ago when I had someone to hold my heart sang.
Slow me down I'm still chasing sprits spinning around wide open spaces.
Oh, who will save me now?

Sleep for now, let it pass.
Someday maybe I will understand.

Lately deep at night when all lovers come to life my soul burns.
It's hard for me to admit the loneliness has worn out all hope in my eyes.
Am I still alive? Am I still alive?
Oh, who will save me now?

Sleep for now, let it pass.
Someday maybe I will understand.
Sleep for now, let it pass.
Someday maybe I will understand.

Whatever it takes somewhere I know I'll find it,




Off in the ends of the world are the deepest of stormy seas.
Know I'm slowly finding out that birds like me were made to fly alone for all eternity.

Overall Meaning

The song Safe by Watchmen explores the theme of loneliness and the search for understanding and acceptance. The lyrics describe a time when the singer had someone to love and his heart sang. However, now he is alone and chasing spirits, spinning around in wide open spaces. He wonders who will save him now, implying that he is lost, lonely, and in need of someone to rescue him. The first verse of the song suggests that the singer is trying to find a way to cope with his loneliness by staying active and busy but he is still struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life.


In the second verse, the loneliness has become overwhelming, and the singer admits that it has worn out all hope in his eyes. He asks if he is still alive, questioning his existence and purpose. The chorus repeats the sentiment that he needs someone to save him but acknowledges that maybe someday he will understand why he feels this way. The last verse of the song hints at finding a way out of the loneliness, but it may require going to the ends of the world or the deepest of stormy seas to find it. The singer is slowly discovering that he may be like a bird, meant to fly alone for all eternity.


In conclusion, Watchmen's song Safe is a poignant and introspective exploration of loneliness and the search for meaning and belonging. The lyrics express the singer's struggle to cope with his emotions while hoping for a saving grace. The song suggests that sometimes finding peace and comfort requires embarking on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

Many years ago when I had someone to hold my heart sang.
There was a time when I had someone special in my life and I was happy.


Slow me down I'm still chasing sprits spinning around wide open spaces.
I feel like I'm running so fast and I can't catch up to anything, I need to slow down and find some direction.


Oh, who will save me now?
I feel lost and helpless, I need someone to help me find my way.


Sleep for now, let it pass.
Maybe if I take a break and give myself time, things will get better on their own.


Someday maybe I will understand.
Perhaps in the future, I'll be able to look back and make sense of what's happening to me now.


Lately deep at night when all lovers come to life my soul burns.
I feel alone and left out even when others seem to be connecting with each other.


It's hard for me to admit the loneliness has worn out all hope in my eyes.
I'm struggling with loneliness to the point where I'm losing hope for the future.


Am I still alive? Am I still alive?
I feel like I'm barely existing and questioning if I'm even really living.


Whatever it takes somewhere I know I'll find it,
I'm determined to keep searching for what I need, no matter what it takes.


Off in the ends of the world are the deepest of stormy seas.
I know that my journey won't be easy and there will be many obstacles along the way.


Know I'm slowly finding out that birds like me were made to fly alone for all eternity.
I'm starting to accept that maybe being alone is just part of who I am and something I'll have to learn to live with.




Writer(s): Kenny Choi Copyright: Songs For Beans

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