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Aimee Mann — Save Me
Album: Magnolia Soundtrack
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Released: 1999
Length: 4:31
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You look like... a perfect fit,
For a girl in need... of a tourniquet.
But can you save me?
Come on and save me...
If you could save me,
From the ranks of the freaks,
Who suspect they could never love anyone.

'Cause I can tell... you know what it's like.
A long farewell... of the hunger strike.
But can you save me?
Come on and save me...
If you could save me,
From the ranks of the freaks,
Who suspect they could never love anyone.

You struck me dumb, Like radium
Like Peter Pan, or Superman,
You have come... to save me.
Come on and save me...
If you could save me,
From the ranks of the freaks,
Who suspect they could never love anyone,
Except the freaks,
Who suspect they could never love anyone,
But the freaks,
Who suspect they could never love anyone.

Come on and save me...
Why don't you save me?
If you could save me,
From the ranks of the freaks,
Who suspect they could never love anyone,
Except the freaks,
Who suspect they could never love anyone,
Except the freaks,
Who could never love anyone.
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Perfect..
Posted 3 weeks ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

'Fit' does not rhyme with 'tourniquet'.


No, but "perfect fit" does.
Posted 2 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
this is brilliant songwriting emphasis on writing… lyrically beautiful stuff
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
The music Aimee provided for this soundtrack is incredible.  As is she.
Posted 3 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
'Fit' does not rhyme with 'tourniquet'.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I'm not sure why you have a picture of a vintage stylophone (I don't notice any synthesizer on this number), but they were kind of cool gadgets.  They're still available these days.
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Posted 3 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Let be those lyrics!!
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
All class ladies 100/10....
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
She was named one of the world's top 10 greatest living songwriters by NPRin 2006.

High praise indeed! I saw her at RockyGrass years ago - she filled in for a DNS artist. Been a fan ever since.
Posted 6 years ago by PaganSkier    [ Reply ]
All-time favourite - save me from the ranks of the freaks who suspect they could never love anyone....
Posted 6 years ago by strangestairway    [ Reply ]
 number7 wrote:
Love the Mick Ronson like riff in the middle.

 
I'm guessing that they forgot about having a drummer and they went back later and added the drum line from Neil Young's Out on the Weekend.
Posted 6 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
SAVE ME! Great song, great lyrics. 
Posted 7 years ago by SFine    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

 
I'm not sure why you have a picture of a vintage stylophone (I don't notice any synthesizer on this number), but they were kind of cool gadgets.  They're still available these days.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]




Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Great song from one of my favorite movies. Aimee Mann and Paul Thomas Anderson - a soundtrack made in heaven.
Posted 7 years ago by NelsonBlack    [ Reply ]
Love the Mick Ronson like riff in the middle.
Posted 7 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:

Phillip Phillips is surely a made up name but if it's not can I ask did he have his hair parted into 4 distinct quadrants?

 
Hey Sloggydog, for me it all started in school when the teachers called me Philip instead of Stephen and continues to this day.

The Philip Phillips you refer to probably had the same problem as me - only he had the foresight to change his name to solve the problem :)

p.s. I don't have my hair parted in 4 quadrants - only in 3 triangles.


Posted 7 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
My favorite movie hands down and her addition just makes it all that much better. Love!
Posted 8 years ago by kurbowicz    [ Reply ]
The song's a 10, the movie's a 10. Each stands on its own.  
Posted 8 years ago by Crumblebum    [ Reply ]
a girl in a tourniquet loves me.Perfect match?
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 JasondotG wrote:

This song (along with another) were written specifically for the movie. PT Anderson has said that Aimee's songs inspired the film. Artists of different mediums collaborate and are inspired by each others work. This song stands perfectly fine on it's own, but in context to the film it makes them both that much more powerful.  

 
Personally, I don't want anyone (Hollywood producer or video expert) creating a visual for me. Either the song stands on it's own or it fails. I'll create my own visuals thank you.
Posted 8 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
 stunix wrote:
Great tune.   evocational.   the film is also a stand alone hit imho.
 
Perhaps you were trying for "evocative"?
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Great tune.   evocational.   the film is also a stand alone hit imho.
Posted 9 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:
Nothing cheapens a song like linking it up to a Hollywood movie.

 
This song (along with another) were written specifically for the movie. PT Anderson has said that Aimee's songs inspired the film. Artists of different mediums collaborate and are inspired by each others work. This song stands perfectly fine on it's own, but in context to the film it makes them both that much more powerful.  
Posted 9 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
This one has grown on me. 6->8
Posted 9 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
is that an accordion or squeezebox or some such carnival effect
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:
Nothing cheapens a song like linking it up to a Hollywood movie.

 
There are many songs and soundtracks which say otherwise - I guess it depends on the circumstances and one's opinion.  At any rate, being paid for having one's music connected to a film would seem immensely better than having to wait tables or hang drywall.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Nothing cheapens a song like linking it up to a Hollywood movie.
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
Fun Fact: This song was written to/about actor Dave Foley (from Kids in the Hall and News Radio among others)
 
Posted 10 years ago by A_Radio_Head    [ Reply ]
Excellent soundtrack in general- basically an Aimee Mann "album" save the weird Supertramp inclusion- they would have been better off sticking with Aimee for a couple more songs at the end.
Posted 10 years ago by ckevin63    [ Reply ]
 walkerpub wrote:
Is it just me or does the accordion sound like a rip off of The Carpenters "Long Ago and Oh So Far Away" (not sure if that has been mentioned before here...??

 
It does sound similar, but a sequence of notes (i.e.: an arpeggiated minor chord), in an accordion solo, hardly constitutes a "rip-off".
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This was her finest,most impressive accomplishment.
I stand humbled.
Posted 10 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
 cShaggy wrote:
..aimee can do no wrong in my book..& her words and expression help set me free..
 

from?
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
Had the Ellen Show on today. Some guy named Phillip Phillips, a Dave Mathews (urg) clone (ack) via American Idol (...) having huge success with derivative dreck. Quick!! Turn on the Radio! Save Me, RP!!

 
Phillip Phillips is surely a made up name but if it's not can I ask did he have his hair parted into 4 distinct quadrants?
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 walkerpub wrote:
Is it just me or does the accordion sound like a rip off of The Carpenters "Long Ago and Oh So Far Away" (not sure if that has been mentioned before here...??

  I thought I was the only one that heard that {#Clap}


Posted 11 years ago by cathiedee1    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or does the accordion sound like a rip off of The Carpenters "Long Ago and Oh So Far Away" (not sure if that has been mentioned before here...??
Posted 11 years ago by walkerpub    [ Reply ]
A beautiful little song and really catchy phrasing.  What's not to like? 
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
i like her, and her band. Very good voice, very good live!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Boring - not my cup of tea
Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Crick    [ Reply ]
Had the Ellen Show on today. Some guy named Phillip Phillips, a Dave Mathews (urg) clone (ack) via American Idol (...) having huge success with derivative dreck. Quick!! Turn on the Radio! Save Me, RP!!
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
Weird movie....but I couldn't stop watching.I didn't like the part where all the lead actors were singing along to this song.
 
Think you've got the wrong song mate. Right album though.
Posted 11 years ago by lungfish    [ Reply ]
Weird movie....but I couldn't stop watching.I didn't like the part where all the lead actors were singing along to this song.
Posted 11 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
As with any song by Aimee Mann, it is most certainly for the faint-hearted.
Posted 11 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
I love this song. The live version is great, too.
Posted 12 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
This song is a bit draggy. I do particularly like the accordion, though.
Posted 12 years ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
..aimee can do no wrong in my book..& her words and expression help set me free..
Posted 12 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
There is a better version arround!!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
LAME!
{#No}
Posted 12 years ago by cmarcan    [ Reply ]
I've already commented but lets face it - if you don't relate you are in denial....
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Finally saw the movie and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I like the song even better now.
Posted 12 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
I agree..  The Paradise is going POP on us!!    {#No}  Might have to go back to standard radio heaven forbid!! Can here this over and over and over again there..
Posted 12 years ago by ski19570    [ Reply ]
That's funny.

 papajoe_aiea wrote:
Save Me from this song.
 


Posted 12 years ago by Atticus22    [ Reply ]
I think this song resonates with me because of the context of the film. I recommend it. Weird, touching, true.

{#Clap}
Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Save Me from this song.
Posted 12 years ago by papajoe_aiea    [ Reply ]
Aimee Mann... love her.
Posted 12 years ago by chelsiaann    [ Reply ]
 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
A great song and even better in the context of the film (Magnolia).
 
LOVE the song, love the movie.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
A great song and even better in the context of the film (Magnolia).
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
https://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/04/frogsrain.jpg (nobody saved them poor flyin' frogs!)
 

Raining animals is a rare meteorological phenomenon in which flightless animals "rain" from the sky.

File:Singapourfish.jpg
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 south wrote:
With these new, exclusive, competition level nose plugs...you TOO can sing like Aimee Mann! Buy now while supplies last...

aimee mann nose plugs
 
south needs some of this stuff, he obviously can't hear very well...




Posted 12 years ago by drsteevo    [ Reply ]
Just saw the Portlandia episode featuring her... hilarious. She's got a dry wit delivery.
Posted 12 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Just saw Aimee live.  She was great.  This song was an obvious highlight.
Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
This song is absolutely fantastic in the film, it works great.
On its own it's not really that special.
Posted 13 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]

Well, I've gone from ho-hum to decent on this one, so I guess it has grown on me a bit.  Don't think it'll get any higher than that for me though.

Posted 13 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
I never get tired of hearing Aimee Mann
Posted 13 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
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aimee mann nose plugs
Posted 13 years ago by south    [ Reply ]
would.
in a heartbeat.
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Great.
Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
I {#Hearteyes} Aimee.

Posted 13 years ago by wolfkiss    [ Reply ]
SAVE ME...FROM SUSPECTING THAT I COULD NEVER LOVE ANYONE. - HAHAHA...JK...I LOVE SO MUCH IN THIS WORLD.  I would however love to love someone that is not afraid of love.  You know...a soulful love - healthy and happy.  Oh Aimee...you are so talented and amazing.
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
I just adore her voice. Her voice has so many colors in it (I know this sounds, regrettably, like some feedback you might hear on American Idol). {#Rolleyes}
Posted 13 years ago by errantpenny    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Is it too soon to call this a classic?
 

{#No} Nope, go right ahead.
Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Is it too soon to call this a classic?
Posted 13 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
what a damned fine tune!
me likes lots
Posted 13 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
 maxjboxer wrote:

NO WAY!  I had no idea that was Aimee Mann.  Makes me like her even more. "the dude abides".

 
Walter:  You want a toe?  I can get you a toe.  There are ways, Dude.  You don't wanna know about it, believe me.


Posted 13 years ago by Lumpy13    [ Reply ]

AAAAAAAA!!!! SO SAD!!!!! and beauty...



Posted 13 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Just got my tix for Aimee with the Weepies at the Portland Zoo August 20!
Who's joining me?
 

Thanks for the info !  I have been to many a great concert at the Portland Zoo.. Very nice
venue—kids and all. . . .
Posted 13 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
Just got my tix for Aimee with the Weepies at the Portland Zoo August 20!
Who's joining me?
Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Save me!
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I really like this.  I particularly like the line "save me from the ranks of the freaks who suspect they could never love anyone".  I can really relate to that.

At my wedding I made a spontaneous toast where I got up and thanked my wife for saving me from lonely future I had grown to expect.   Won me big points with my wife's friends.  This song always reminds me of that speach.


Posted 13 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
This one makes me turn down the volume every time it comes on the radio. Be it RP or the college station I listen to in my car.
I just can't get use to the sound of her voice and lately RP has been giving me many opportunities.
Maybe if RP played something else by Aimee I might start understanding her appeal, but this particular song is not doing it.  

Posted 13 years ago by Jakamo    [ Reply ]
 amb599 wrote:
The only reason I like Aimee Mann at all is because her (severed) toe contributed to one of my favorite movies of all time.

 
NO WAY!  I had no idea that was Aimee Mann.  Makes me like her even more. "the dude abides".

Posted 13 years ago by maxjboxer    [ Reply ]
 gabrielle7nt wrote:
Great song and Magnolia is one of my favorite movies.
 
I gotta see that.  Aimee has always been a favorite. Heard an interview with her on NPR — really nice.  But she lamented she can't really push her voice to do anything special.  It's pretty much always the same. Which is OK by me.


Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
She was hilarious on an episode of Portlandia.
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Great song and Magnolia is one of my favorite movies.
Posted 13 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
Has this song become an RP test pattern or something? I liked this song once upon a time but I swear I hear it every other time I tune in (if that's in fact what one does online). I'm fast approaching the point of no return on this damn tune - stop, please stop! Just for a few months? :-)
Posted 13 years ago by thekenshow    [ Reply ]
 tdelora wrote:
Heard this too many times. Time for it to lay low for a while....
 
Yes. Save ME.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Time to retire this POS.
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I. Love. This.
Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:
I too, wish to be saved from the repetition. . .

{#Yawn}

 
{#Yes}

Posted 13 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
The second I hear her, I have to BLOW MY NOSE!   What is up with her sinus'?

Posted 13 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
I never get sick of this one, no matter how many times I've heard it.
 
And it never fails to strike a chord with me in some way either. 
 
And I still feel the same way almost a year and a half later.
Posted 13 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
 coccyx wrote:


what...?
 
She's not outright belting it out. Like she's mumbling along with a recording of herself playing in the background.
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 redeyespy wrote:
A torrent of raining frogs upon those who dismiss this song!
 
that ain't rain coming out of that frog

Posted 13 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
...like she's singing along with herself
 

what...?


Posted 13 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
A Masterpiece....keep playing.....some of us don't get to listen 24/7
Posted 13 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:
I too, wish to be saved from the repetition. . .

{#Yawn}

 
Ack!  Twice in one week is WAY too often for this pathetic drivel. . .


Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Don't tired listening this song Aimee.
Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
Heard this too many times. Time for it to lay low for a while....
Posted 14 years ago by tdelora    [ Reply ]
The only reason I like Aimee Mann at all is because her (severed) toe contributed to one of my favorite movies of all time.

Posted 14 years ago by amb599    [ Reply ]
 ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Getting tired of it. Too many repeat listens. Save me.
 
I hear ya. It's like a very dark chocolate. Good, but you don't need too much of it.
Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Getting tired of it. Too many repeat listens. Save me.
Posted 14 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
 thaidirect wrote:
I love this song because it's so incredibly beautiful.

I hate this song because it's so incredibly depressing.
 


Totally agree...such is the genius of Ms. Aimee. For further proof, check out "Wise Up."
Posted 14 years ago by robbeek    [ Reply ]
Freakin' LOVE this song!
Posted 14 years ago by cookinlover    [ Reply ]
I love this song because it's so incredibly beautiful.

I hate this song because it's so incredibly depressing.
Posted 14 years ago by thaidirect    [ Reply ]
Thanks for recognizing talent RP!  Btw, one of my best friends loves Aimee Mann too, but he passed away in January.  His name was Kelly.
Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
One of her best.
 
Agreed

Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
Wise Up.


Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
https://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/04/frogsrain.jpg (nobody saved them poor flyin' frogs!)


Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]

Aimee Mann by ~cer3al
©2008-2010 ~cer3al

Aimee Mann
Coliseu Lisboa; Portugal

Oct. 18th 2008

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
I never get sick of this one, no matter how many times I've heard it.   And it never fails to strike a chord with me in some way either. 
 Agreed. 


Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Song and Aimee are meaningful...but lacks sorrowful emotion...like she's singing along with herself. Most of her stuff since her debut solo 'Whatever'...is drony and self brooding....sorry Aimee...I like you, but it's the same stuff.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
I like A. Mann......

 

You like Amanda Huggenkiss?
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
This song and this artist is rather boring.....{#Sleep}

Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
{#Think}

 EssexTex wrote:
I like A. Mann......

 


Posted 14 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Heh.

Having said what I did below, it looks as though the live version of this played less than 10 hours ago.

It is certainly okay with me but I can see how that might bug some people.


Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
I never get sick of this one, no matter how many times I've heard it.
 
And it never fails to strike a chord with me in some way either. 
 
Ditto.

Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
I think her stuff pretty much sounds the same, yet she draws me in.{#Angel}
Posted 14 years ago by kismet700    [ Reply ]
gave it a 7 might be an 8 next time
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
Pretty much the only song I like by Aimee. I find the rest of her stuff pretty bland.
Posted 14 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]