Daya's evocative lyrics explore themes of nostalgia, vulnerability, and the longing for a simpler past. The song juxtaposes childhood innocence and freedom with the complexities and emotional barriers of adulthood. The repeated refrain "I'll keep you safe" underscores a desire to protect loved ones from life's harsh realities, despite feeling powerless at times. The imagery of running through backyards and emulating cartoon heroes captures a time when life felt boundless and secure. In contrast, the present is depicted as fraught with closed hearts and minds, suggesting emotional disconnection. The acknowledgment of personal struggles—playing with fire and getting burned—reflects the inevitable pains of growing up. Ultimately, Daya expresses a poignant wish to reclaim that lost sense of safety for herself and others amidst an uncertain world.
Safe
Lyrics
I remember the rise
We were running backyard to yard
Wasn't scared of going too far, staying out til it's too dark
Now daylight don't make it right
And you would really know this
Closed hearts make closed minds
I won't tell you it's all butterflies and roses
When I back in time
When we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
Back then when we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
There's not much comfort in this place
Ah-aha-aha-aha-aha I'll keep you safe
When you can't fight the bitter taste
Ah-aha-aha-aha-aha I'll keep you safe
I don't remember it all
But I know that I was invincible
Like the heroes in the cartoons
Saving lives through my living room
Now daylight don't make it right
And you would really know this
Closed hearts make closed minds
I won't tell you it's all butterflies and roses
When I back in time
When we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
Back then when we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
There's not much comfort in this place
Ah-aha-aha-aha-aha I'll keep you safe
When you can't fight the bitter taste
Ah-aha-aha-aha-aha I'll keep you safe
I know that I'm a fighter
Yeah, always been a fighter
But I tried to play with fire and I got burned
Don't know how to help us
Yeah, I'm feeling kind of helpless
Yeah, maybe you so selfish if it don't wanna hurt
I know that I'm a fighter
Yeah, always been a fighter
But I tried to play with fire and I got burned
Don't know how to help us
Yeah, I'm feeling kind of helpless
Yeah, maybe you so selfish if it don't wanna hurt
There's not much comfort in this place
Ah-aha-aha-aha-aha I'll keep you safe
When you can't fight the bitter taste
Ah-aha-aha-aha-aha I'll keep you safe
Back then when we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
Back then when we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
Back then when we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
Back then when we were ah-aha-aha-aha-aha safe
Writer(s): GRACE TANDON, JOEL LITTLE, LALEH POURKARIM
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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