Exploring themes of regret, guilt, and the complexity of human relationships, this poignant composition delves into the profound emotional turmoil associated with a failed attempt to rescue a friend from self-destruction. The song's narrative unfolds as an introspective dialogue, reflecting on the missed opportunities and unheeded advice that might have altered the tragic outcome. The recurring question "Where did I go wrong?" embodies the narrator's struggle to understand his role in his friend's downfall. The central metaphor of 'saving a life' suggests not only physical survival but also emotional and psychological well-being. Ultimately, this deeply moving piece serves as a stark reminder of our shared responsibility for each other's lives and the potentially devastating consequences of failing to intervene when someone we care about is in crisis.
How to Save a Life
Lyrics
Step one, you say we need to talk
He walks, you say sit down, it's just a talk
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left, and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
You begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Let him know that you know best
'Cause after all, you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you
And I pray to God he hears you
And where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
Writer(s): Isaac Slade, Joseph King
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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