On the eighth track on Punisher, Phoebe talks about the psychological construct of a “Savior Complex.” She describes the ups and downs of a relationship dealing with her own personality.
Also known as White Knight syndrome, a “savior complex” characterizes a person that feels the need to save other...
[Verse 1]
Emotional affair
Overly sincere
Smoking in the car, windows up
Crocodile tears, run the tap 'til it's clear
Drift off on the floor
I drag you to the shore
Sweating through the sheets
You're gonna drown in your sleep for sure
[Chorus]
Wake up and start a big fire
In our one room apartment
But I'm too tired
To have a pissing contest
All the bad dreams that you hide
Show me yours, I'll show you mine
[Verse 2]
Call me when you land
I'll drive around again
One hand on the wheel, one in your mouth
Turn me on and turn me down
[Chorus]
Baby, you're a vampire
You want blood and I promised
I'm a bad liar
With a savior complex
All the skeletons you hide
Show me yours and I'll show you mine
[Outro]
All the bad dreams that you hide
Show me yours
Savior Complex was written by Phoebe Bridgers & Christian Lee Hutson & Conor Oberst.
Savior Complex was produced by The Trilemma & Tony Berg & Ethan Gruska & Phoebe Bridgers.
Phoebe Bridgers released Savior Complex on Thu Jun 18 2020.
Thematically, it’s like a sequel to “Moon Song.” It’s like when you get what you asked for and then you’re dating someone who hates themselves. Sonically, it’s one of the only songs I’ve ever written in a dream. I rolled over in the middle of the night and hummed — I’m still looking for this fucking...