Safe
Unwavering Love: Miranda Lambert's 'Safe' Reveals a Timeless Bond
Lyrics
Just like the fringe on my boots
Comparing the stability and reliability of the relationship to the fringe on the speaker's boots.
You move with every step I take
Highlighting the partner's influence and connection with the speaker's every step.
You walk in front of me to make sure
Expressing the partner's protective nature, walking ahead to prevent the speaker from harm.
That I don't fall and break
Emphasizing the care taken to avoid the speaker from falling and breaking their heart.
My old heart, 'cause with you I could never
Stating that the partner prevents heartbreak, indicating a deep emotional connection.
Just like the leather on my saddle
Comparing the enduring quality of the relationship to the leather on the speaker's saddle.
We get prettier with time
Highlighting the idea that the relationship becomes more attractive with time.
Together in the weather, shiny on the other side
Describing shared experiences and growth in various situations, suggesting a positive transformation.
Polished and changed for the better
Expressing improvement and positive changes in the relationship over time.
With you I'm safe
Reiterating a sense of security and safety in the relationship.
With you I'm safe
-I'll follow you just like a shadow only closer in
Comparing the speaker's devotion to following the partner to a shadow, signifying closeness and constant presence.
If you get tired and bound
Promising support and assistance when the partner is tired or in need, emphasizing loyalty.
I'll find a way to free your hand
-I'll wash them clean of everything but me
Committing to maintaining the partner's purity and protecting them from negativity.
Sometimes you might get thirsty, so I'll catch the rain
Using metaphors to express the speaker's commitment to fulfilling the partner's needs and ensuring abundance in love.
Just like the ice in your glass I'll rattle when you need a drink
-You'll never run dry of love or anything
-I'll keep you safe
Repeating the commitment to keeping the partner safe, reinforcing the sense of security.
I'll keep you safe
-I'll keep you safe
-I keep a locket on my neck that holds your face
Describing a symbolic locket holding the partner's face, pledging to erase any sorrow and protect from tears.
I'll spend forever making sure I can erase
-Every tear you ever thought about crying
-You make me feel like I'm the only girl in the whole wide world
Expressing the partner's impact on the speaker's self-worth and significance.
I wanna hold you like a handful of diamonds and pearls
Desiring to cherish and protect the partner like precious jewels, symbolizing their high value.
That I'd guard with my life or die tryin'
Emphasizing the speaker's commitment to guarding the relationship at any cost.
I'll keep you safe
Repeating the commitment to keeping the partner safe, reinforcing the enduring nature of the promise.
I'll keep you safe
-I'll keep you safe
-I'll keep you safe
Summarizing the overarching commitment to ensuring the partner's safety and well-being.
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