In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
They all know
They all know
Sorry did I wake your dreams?
Some questions run too deep
We only only wake up when we sleep
Left by the lunar light
Trouble's all we'd find
Lost our way tonight
Is it something we said?
Is it something we said to them?
Is it something we said?
Save me
I'm trapped in a vile world
Where the end game's all the same as every other
We're only here to die
Save me
I'm losing my only dream
I could use some guiding light
Some place to go
If you hear me let me know
They all know
They all know
Ever since the day you left
My fate's been set unknown
How many years to walk this path alone?
So much to see tonight
So why'd you close your eyes?
Why can't I shut mine?
Is it something we did?
Is it something we did to them?
Is it something we did?
Save me
I'm trapped in a vile world
Where the end game's all the same as every other
We're only here to die
Save me
I'm losing my only dream
I can use some guiding light
Some place to go
If you hear me let me know
If you hear me let me know
Aaaah
Help me find my way
I said help me find my way
No pulse inside of me
Stone cold-lips and heresy
All lies and to a degree
Losing who (who) I wanna be
You'll find out right now as
He maybe out of his mind
But some day you will find
That sanity's left us all blind
And dragged us all behind
A moment seen through those eyes
Crystal blue disguise
They say that all beauty must die
I say it just moves on
If you'd only open your mind
Then someday you will find
Insanity's left us behind
And walked right through the door
I can see the pictures clear
As yesterday pictures of my own
I can hear the voices begging you to stay
But know you're not alone
Save me,
I'm trapped in a vile world
Where the end game's all the same as every other
We're only here to die
Save me
I'm losing my only dream
I can use some guiding light
Some place to go
If you hear me let me know
If you hear me let me know
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die
Tonight we all die young
They all know
Sorry did I wake your dreams?
Some questions run too deep
We only only wake up when we sleep
Left by the lunar light
Trouble's all we'd find
Lost our way tonight
Is it something we said?
Is it something we said to them?
Is it something we said?
Save me
I'm trapped in a vile world
Where the end game's all the same as every other
We're only here to die
Save me
I'm losing my only dream
I could use some guiding light
Some place to go
If you hear me let me know
They all know
They all know
Ever since the day you left
My fate's been set unknown
How many years to walk this path alone?
So much to see tonight
So why'd you close your eyes?
Why can't I shut mine?
Is it something we did?
Is it something we did to them?
Is it something we did?
Save me
I'm trapped in a vile world
Where the end game's all the same as every other
We're only here to die
Save me
I'm losing my only dream
I can use some guiding light
Some place to go
If you hear me let me know
If you hear me let me know
Aaaah
Help me find my way
I said help me find my way
No pulse inside of me
Stone cold-lips and heresy
All lies and to a degree
Losing who (who) I wanna be
You'll find out right now as
He maybe out of his mind
But some day you will find
That sanity's left us all blind
And dragged us all behind
A moment seen through those eyes
Crystal blue disguise
They say that all beauty must die
I say it just moves on
If you'd only open your mind
Then someday you will find
Insanity's left us behind
And walked right through the door
I can see the pictures clear
As yesterday pictures of my own
I can hear the voices begging you to stay
But know you're not alone
Save me,
I'm trapped in a vile world
Where the end game's all the same as every other
We're only here to die
Save me
I'm losing my only dream
I can use some guiding light
Some place to go
If you hear me let me know
If you hear me let me know
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die young
Tonight we all die
Tonight we all die young
Lyrics submitted by Synister71, edited by MasterPyro, Wyvern740, AvngdSvnX, EZIO552, ryan patri, Nettacki, Tmoney0531
Save Me Lyrics as written by Richard Colson Baker Oladipo O. Omishore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing, EMPIRE PUBLISHING
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This song is about The Rev and how his death has impacted on the band. Alot of the lyrics deal with the immense pain that has been brought across the band due to Jimmy's passing, leaving Shadows with a certian disdain for the world ("Save me, I'm trapped in a vile world, where endings are the same as every other, we're only here to die). He is lost in this world with memories of the Rev where eventually everything ends, and he is pleading to be set free of it.
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I believe that the final, repeated line, "Tonight we all die young", is a testament to the bond that exists between the band and Jimmy. The band would rather take their lives away so they could once again be with their fallen brother.
I wouldn't go as far as to say they'd rather take their own lives, but rather that when he died, a part of them did as well; they all died together the moment he did.<br /> <br /> Also, although it's not really related to the lyrics or anything, the final drum patterns during the 'Tonight we all die young' section really felt like Portnoy adding his own personal touch to the album, and it's really a musical high point. He did a fantastic job of replicating Jimmy's style but he also let some of his own amazing talent seep in and it works really well. I'm so glad he did this album, my favourite band of all time (Dream Theater)'s drummer joining forces with my second favourite band to fill the shoes of one of the best drummers out there. Brilliant.
"Save me<br /> I can use some guiding light, some place to go,<br /> If you hear me let me know."<br /> <br /> Yeah thats probably directed at God, good call
I always thought of Shadows calling out to The Rev for the guiding light and wanting The Rev to hear him.