One of the finest of the Stax/Volt soul artists, he was, like Otis Redding, able to tell a story with great sincerity and flawless musicality. His song "You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til Your Well Runs Dry)" is a Memphis masterpiece.
Save Us
William Bell Lyrics
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to battlefield you're ready to go
Sail away to the land of the damned
Survive from the dragon's claws
You're the one to save our lord
(You've got to fight! Kill 'em all!!)
There's no one else but you
(You've got to fight! Kill 'em all!!)
You have that special gift
that's given from above
You are stronger than the gods
A warrior of flesh of blood
Save us & bring back the heart
our future lies upon your arms
Save us you know that you must
tomorrow might never show up
You got to fight
We put our faith in you
we pray for you to win this fight
You are our only hope
complete your task and come back alive
Sailing away, to unknown land
Now is the time, to face the demons
Tracking it down, I'm ready to fight
Sharpen my sword, to slay the dragon
The lyrics to William Bell's song "Save Us" depict an empowering story of an individual who is chosen to be a warrior and savior for their people. The singer of the song is prepared to face an unknown land and confront the demons that dwell there. The lyrics call to the hero to have the strength to battle the dragon and save their lord and their people from danger. The chorus emphasizes that the hero is the only one who is capable of succeeding in this mission and that tomorrow is not guaranteed. Despite the pressure and responsibility they carry, the hero is determined to fight and bring about a hopeful future.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for individuals who must overcome their own inner demons and face their fears as they navigate through life's challenges. The song inspires confidence in oneself and emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's own unique strengths and having faith in the contribution that one can make towards improving the world around them. The lyrics also portray the urgency of taking action in the present moment, as tomorrow may not bring the same opportunities for change.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the chosen one
You have been selected to fulfill a great purpose
to battlefield you're ready to go
You are prepared to engage in a life-threatening conflict
Sail away to the land of the damned
Travel to a supernatural, perilous location
Survive from the dragon's claws
Endure an attack from a fierce mythical creature
You're the one to save our lord
You have been chosen to rescue our leader
(You've got to fight! Kill 'em all!!)
You must engage in a battle to defeat every enemy
There's no one else but you
You are the only one capable of achieving this feat
who can conquer the beast
Only you possess the strength and ability to defeat the monster
You have that special gift
You possess unique talents or abilities given from a higher power
that's given from above
Your abilities or gifts are divinely bestowed
You are stronger than the gods
Your strength surpasses that of deities
A warrior of flesh of blood
You are a mortal fighter with a fierce spirit
Save us & bring back the heart
Rescue and restore the vital essence of our people
our future lies upon your arms
The fate of our society is in your hands
Save us you know that you must
You are aware of the obligation to protect and deliver us
tomorrow might never show up
The opportunity to save us may not present itself again
You got to fight
You must engage in a violent conflict to achieve victory
We put our faith in you
We trust and believe in your ability to succeed
we pray for you to win this fight
We hope that you are victorious in this battle
You are our only hope
You represent our sole chance of survival
complete your task and come back alive
Finish your mission and return home safely
Sailing away, to unknown land
Embarking on a journey to an unfamiliar territory
Now is the time, to face the demons
The moment has arrived to confront dangerous adversaries
Tracking it down, I'm ready to fight
Pursuing the monster and bracing for combat
Sharpen my sword, to slay the dragon
Preparations to hone weaponry to kill the beast
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HORACE JR. SHIPP, WILLIAM BELL
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