Jelly Roll’s Save Me performance with Lainey Wilson from the 58th ACM Awards was an emotional moment. The lyrics of the song where about personal struggle and redemption, which were stitched together with visceral intensity. The duet is a beautiful blend of vulnerability as Jelly Roll’s raspy, soulful voice steps into Lainey Wilson’s rich, country tone. Collectively, they communicate the pain of straying away and the desire for salvation, leaving the audience with the very real essence of a person who has gone through similar battles. They’re positively electric together, so this a must watch.
Save Me is not only a song; it is a message of hope and survival. In the song, Jelly Roll sings about his struggles, from battling addiction to enduring emotional scars. His unvarnished delivery gives the song an intensely personal feel, making it sound like he’s talking to listeners directly.
Jelly Roll – Save Me (with Lainey Wilson) [Live From The 58th ACM Awards]
The lyrics of Save Me explore the emotional exhaustion that can be wrought by successfully climbing back out of a bottomless pit of self-harm and poor choices. But there is a ray of hope in Pain. Jelly Roll’s lyrics may reflect the struggles of many but the song also provides a sense of relief for those suffering-reminding them that they aren’t alone in their pain. It is this vulnerability that makes Save Me so raw and relatable.
Flowing on into his next song, My Cross, Jelly Roll ponders the burden of personal accountability. Jelly Roll took another direction with this song, opening up about the fear of leaving behind mistakes to the next generation. In My Cross, he sings of the struggle he has inside and his hope that his children won’t inherit his pain or addictions. His voice carries the heavy weight of someone who wants to hurt those people he loves as little as possible because he knows what that hurt feels like, wanting to be a better person for them.
Jelly Roll – My Cross (Official Audio)
Jelly Roll’s lyrics in My Cross reflect the universal urge to protect those we care about from our failings. This is a powerful song, no doubt, and it shows in his vocal delivery, which has an emotional intensity as if Jelly Roll is vowing to break from his past after every line. The differences between Save Me and My Cross demonstrate how Jelly Roll articulates both the anguish of his inner demons and his determination to defeat them.
Whether he’s singing about pain or redemption, his music sounds authentic and intimate. Follow Jelly Roll on Instagram, Facebook where you can stay informed of his newest songs and performances, and on YouTube. His story is far from over, and you won’t want to miss what comes next!