[Dido]
How can I change the world
If I can't even change myself?
How can I change the way I am?
I don't know, I don't know
[Maxi Jazz]
I wanna take a look at the world behind these eyes
Every nook, every cranny reorganise, realise
My face don't fit the way I feel, what's real?
I need a mirror to check my face is in place
In case of upheaval, fundamental movement below
What's really going on, I wanna know
But yo, it don't show on the outside, so slide
Just below my skin, I'm screaming
I need a mirror for my spirit, yeah can you hear it?
When I get deep, wanna hear my soul speak
Not drowning; tumbling around and around in the voices
Like a crowd in my head so loud, I wonder what it's like
To be dead I hope it's quiet - noise in my head like a riot Any remedy you have for me, I'll try it
Just below my skin, I'm screaming
I'm going deep, so deep that I can't sleep
The pills ain't cheap and the bills are steep
So I lie up with the booze and a spliff, try to snooze
But who's dreaming? I ain't, this is win or lose
Put down the drink, try not to think, let it go
Fundamental movement below, and yo
Reality is dreaming
Just below my skin, I'm screaming
[Sound of a woman crying]
How can I change the world
If I can't even change myself?
How can I change the way I am?
I don't know, I don't know
I wanna take a look at the world behind these eyes
Every nook, every cranny reorganise, realise
My face don't fit the way I feel, what's real?
I need a mirror to check my face is in place
In case of upheaval, fundamental movement below
What's really going on, I wanna know
But yo, it don't show on the outside, so slide
Just below my skin, I'm screaming
When I get deep, wanna hear my soul speak
Not drowning; tumbling around and around in the voices
Like a crowd in my head so loud, I wonder what it's like
To be dead I hope it's quiet - noise in my head like a riot Any remedy you have for me, I'll try it
Just below my skin, I'm screaming
The pills ain't cheap and the bills are steep
So I lie up with the booze and a spliff, try to snooze
But who's dreaming? I ain't, this is win or lose
Put down the drink, try not to think, let it go
Fundamental movement below, and yo
Reality is dreaming
Just below my skin, I'm screaming
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You vagabonds.
this song is about a feeling- a deep despairing lowness, that you can't get rid of, being lost and seemingly having no where to go! Being depressed I reackon. What do you think? [p.s. There are more lyrics than the above in the song]
Have to agree with you there anon. The title is "Save me" in Latin and all the lyrics focus on inner turmoil and despair which the character is unable to express. This forms an interesting contrast with the music which is very uplifting, perhaps serving overall to help improve the listeners frame of mind when dealing with inner turmoil. I can certainly attest that this song has picked me up at times when I have been down.
danny tenaglia's version is definetly the best