Introduction
Kelly Clarkson just performed a cover of Jelly Roll’s chart-topping song “Save Me” that gave us chills during an episode of the The Kelly Clarkson Show.
During a segment of her iconic Kellyoke, Clarkson showed off her powerful vocals, covering Jelly Roll’s song with an equally powerful message about addiction for the first time. Jelly Roll initially released “Save Me” in 2020, and released a new version featuring Lainey Wilson last year, both of which saw major success.
Clarkson performed the song wearing a band shirt from The Police and wide leg jeans alongside her band at her New York City Studio.
“Somebody save me, me from myself/ I’ve spent so long living in Hell/ They say my lifestyle is bad for my health/ It’s the only thing that seems to help,” Clarkson belted. “All of this drinkin’ and smoking’ is hopeless/ But feel like it’s all that I need/ Somethin’ inside of me’s broken/ I hold on to anything that set me free,” the song continues.
Jelly Roll was understandably honored by Clarkson’s choice of song. “This may be the most honored I’ve ever felt. I love Kelly and her voice and soul and what she stands for so much. I’m honored she covered my song – I cried listening the first time,” Jelly Roll commented under Clarkson’s YouTube video.
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I would’ve never believed you if you would’ve told me that I’d write a song so impactful that incredible Kelly Clarkson would deem it worthy to cover . Thank you Kelly- wow – I’m honored in a way I can’t even described – I cried watching it @kellyclarkson
— Jelly Roll (@JellyRoll615) February 16, 2024
Jelly Roll also shared his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter) writing, “I would’ve never believed you if you would’ve told me that I’d write a song so impactful that incredible Kelly Clarkson would deem it worthy to cover. Thank you Kelly- wow – I’m honored in a way I can’t event described – I cried watching it @kellyclarkson.”
Kelly’s vocal complimented the song perfectly, and we can’t help but hope for a Kelly Clarkson and Jelly Roll duet in the near future.
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Lyrics
One, two, three
Somebody save me, me from myself
I’ve spent so long living in Hell
They say my lifestyle is bad for my health
It’s the only thing that seems to help
All of this drinkin’ and smokin’ is hopeless
But feel like it’s all that I need
Somethin’ inside of me’s broken
I hold on to anything that sets me free
I’m a lost cause
Baby, don’t waste your time on me
I’m so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams
I’m a lost cause
Baby, don’t waste your time on me
I’m so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams
What if the night sky was missin’ the moon?
There were no shootin’ stars to use wishin’ on you
And all of my sorrows, I’d just wash them down
It’s the only peace, I’ve ever found
All of this drinkin’ and smokin’ is hopeless
But feel like it’s all that I need
Somethin’ inside of me’s broken
I hold on to anything that sets me free
I’m a lost cause
Baby, don’t waste your time on me
I’m so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams
I’m a lost cause
Baby, don’t waste your time on me
I’m so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams