Alex Warren’s song “Save You a Seat” transports listeners on an emotional journey through the singer’s recollections and longing for his dead loved ones, especially when he begins a new chapter in his life by marrying Kouvr. The song was created as a memorial to Warren’s parents, who passed away when he was nine years old.
In the lines, Warren reflects on his time spent with his parents, remembering them clearly through the sounds of the rain and the whispering of the wind in the surrounding environment. He considers whether he is the person they had in mind for him and ponders whether he has lived up to their hopes and expectations.
The pre-chorus acknowledges that even if his parents are no longer physically there, their love and influence still impact his life, capturing the bittersweet quality of memory.
The chorus is an expression of his sincere vow to always have his parents near to him, represented by saving a seat for them at important events like his wedding. He recognizes the close relationship they have, even when they are not around, and hopes proudly that they are keeping an eye on him.
The bridge depicts Warren’s continuous battle to deal with the loss and his struggles to go on while honoring his parents’ memories. The sadness of their absence is still felt, even if we are making an effort to keep things normal.
In the epilogue, Warren restates his resolve to honoring his parents’ memories, expressing hope that they would be pleased with the person he has grown into and finding consolation in the knowledge that they are keeping an eye on him from a peaceful, comforting place.
All things considered, “Save You a Seat” is a heartfelt ode to Warren’s parents, capturing the eternal love, longing, and memory that continues to influence his life’s path, particularly as he approaches important turning points like marriage.
Save You a Seat Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I can hear the words you speak when the west wind whispers
I can hear your voice ring clear in the evergreens
Am I who you thought I’d be? Am I what you pictured?
Did you have me standin’ here in your wildest dreams?
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, oh
Just like a memory
You never left me
You just left too soon
[Chorus]
I’ll save you a seat next to me
You’re always at the table
Hope you’re proud of what you see
Watchin’ with the angels
You’re written in my soul
It’s your blood that I bleed
Wherever you are, wherever I’ll be
I’ll save you a seat
[Verse 2]
I feel you in the rain that falls, oh, I still get shivers
Runnin’ like a family car down Corvidae
Did you find Mom up there, tell me, are you with her?
I wonder if the ones who go miss the ones who stay
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, oh
Just like a memory
You never left me
You just left too soon
[Chorus]
I’ll save you a seat next to me
You’re always at the table
Hope you’re proud of what you see
Watchin’ with the angels
You’re written in my soul
It’s your blood that I bleed
Wherever you are, wherever I’ll be
I’ll save you a seat
[Bridge]
Keep your room like nothing’s changed
Try to love, but it’s not the same
I damn near broke when I heard your name
You had to go and you couldn’t stay
[Outro]
So I’ll save you a seat next to me
You’re always at the table
Hope you’re proud of what you see
Watchin’ with the angels
