Don’t Need Savin’
Alex Wilson
Description
Bad Guy A raw and honest country ballad about a flawed man who believes he's beyond redemption. The song explores themes of self-destruction, the allure of darkness, and the acceptance of one's imperfections. The vocal performance is key, conveying a world-weariness in the verses that explodes into raw vulnerability in the choruses. The sparse instrumentation underscores the song's bleak beauty.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] I ain’t the kind your daddy warned you about I’m worse, I reckon, but I ain’t proud Got a shadow where my conscience used to be You keep lookin’ for the good in me Like a prospector searchin’ for gold in a ghost town Darling, this well’s run dry, all the good has gone down [Chorus] Girl, I don’t need savin’, I just need the night A little danger and a little light If you’re comin’ with me, leave your halo at the door I can’t love you holy anymore [Verse 2] I’ve burned every bridge that had my name Still you stand in the smoke callin’ it flame I’d ruin an angel just to feel warm Some men break easy in a thunderstorm And honey, I’m made of glass, a shattered frame Just a heartache walking, wearin' someone else's name [Chorus] Girl, I don’t need savin’, I just need the night A little danger and a little light If you’re comin’ with me, leave your halo at the door I can’t love you holy anymore [Bridge] You see somethin' in me that I can't find myself A flicker of goodness on a dusty shelf But darlin', that flicker won't last, the darkness will pour So save yourself the trouble, walk away from my door [Chorus] Girl, I don’t need savin’, I just need the night A little danger and a little light If you’re comin’ with me, leave your halo at the door I can’t love you holy anymore [Outro] No I can’t love you holy… anymore Not anymore...