Save Yourself
Save Yourself: A Anthem of Independence and Heartbreak
Lyrics
I've got a history of leaving
I have a history of leaving relationships.
Rumor has it I've been known for cheating
There are rumors that I have a reputation for cheating.
Are you scared? Well i don't care
Are you scared? I don't care about your fears.
You seem like a nice guy probably raised right
You seem like a nice guy, probably raised well.
Baby save yourself
Advice to the person: Save yourself from potential heartbreak.
'Cause you're only a man, better leave while you can
You are only a man; it's better to leave before it's too late.
'Cause nothing I do lasts forever
Nothing I do in relationships lasts forever.
I should have told you last November
I should have warned you last November about my tendencies.
Comes a time too late cry for help
It's too late for you to cry for help; a critical moment has passed.
Baby save yourself
Reiteration of the advice to save oneself from the impending difficulties.
You can take a punch I'll give you credit
I acknowledge your resilience, but know your limits.
But if your pride can't take no more honey don't sweat it
If your pride can't handle more, don't worry about it.
Can it hurt (hurt) any worse (any worse)
Questioning the extent of potential emotional pain.
'Cause you're only a man, better leave while you can
A reminder that the person is only human and should leave before things worsen.
'Cause nothing I do lasts forever
Highlighting the impermanence of the speaker's actions in relationships.
I should have told you last November
Expressing regret for not warning about relationship challenges in the past.
Comes a time too late cry for help
Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, too late for seeking help.
Baby save yourself
Repetition of the advice to save oneself from the relationship's potential downfall.
'Cause you're only a man, better leave while you can
Reiterating that the person should leave while they still can.
'Cause nothing I do lasts forever
Stressing the temporary nature of the speaker's commitment in relationships.
I should have told you last November
Regret for not providing a warning about relationship challenges in the past.
Comes a time too late cry for help
Highlighting the urgency of the situation, indicating it's too late for help.
Baby save yourself
Final advice to save oneself from the probable end of the relationship.
Oddsare we wont b together or even make it 'til
The odds suggest that they won't be together, possibly not even until September.
September
Suggesting that the relationship may not last until September.
Can't you just go find somebody else?
Encouraging the person to find someone else and move on.
Baby save yourself
Reiteration of the advice to save oneself from the potential challenges ahead.
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