As It Is and NOAHFINNCE Revamp “Can’t Save Myself” for Never Happy, Ever After X

As It Is has unveiled a reimagined version of their track “Can’t Save Myself”, featuring the dynamic vocals of NOAHFINNCE. This collaboration is part of their upcoming project, Never Happy, Ever After X, a comprehensive re-recording of their debut album with guest artists on each track.

A Full-Circle Collaboration

The partnership between As It Is and NOAHFINNCE holds special significance. NOAHFINNCE, having grown up attending As It Is concerts and covering their songs, expressed his excitement:

“Teenage me seeing As It Is at a teeny venue would have never believed that in a few years I’d be asked to guest on their album, let alone being allowed to collab on my favourite song of theirs.”

The band reciprocated this sentiment, acknowledging the impact of “Can’t Save Myself” on their early career:

“It was the song that found us the attention of a manager and a record label, the first song of ours that really connected and meant people came to our shows.”

This track, originally a defining moment in their trajectory, is now getting a fresh take, bringing nostalgia and evolution together in one release.

Fan Reactions and Anticipation

Since its release, the collaboration has garnered significant attention within the pop-punk community. Discussions among fans highlight the track’s energetic delivery and the seamless blend of NOAHFINNCE’s style with As It Is’s signature sound.

On platforms like Reddit, users have shared links to the song, sparking conversations about the collaboration and its significance in both artists’ careers.

Visual and Social Media Engagement

To complement the release, a lyric video has been published, providing fans with an engaging visual experience that underscores the song’s themes.

Additionally, As It Is shared a playful TikTok video featuring NOAHFINNCE, further promoting the collaboration and showcasing their camaraderie. These promotional efforts have helped build excitement for the full album release, keeping fans engaged and eager for what’s to come.

Looking Ahead

The reimagined “Can’t Save Myself” offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal track from As It Is’s discography. As fans anticipate the full release of Never Happy, Ever After X on April 18, 2025, this collaboration sets the tone for an album that bridges the band’s past influences with contemporary collaborations, reflecting their evolution in the pop-punk scene.

If this track is any indication, As It Is is not just revisiting their roots but redefining them for a new generation of listeners.

For those who wants to hear the song firsthand, it’s on Youtube.

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As It Is & NOAHFINNCE – “Can’t Save Myself” Lyrics

[Verse]
I can’t help the way my mind is hardwired to hate myself
‘Cause I swear that this is hell
The way I desperately try to save myself
‘Cause I can’t save myself

A single breath (in empty lungs)
That’s all I got left (gasping for air)
And a bad idea branded in my brain I can’t seem to shake (I can’t seem to shake)
Another day (in tired skin)
I shed and fray (far from desire)
‘Til all I am is textbook misery and my own mistakes (my own mistakes)

And as I’ve aged the only thing I think has changed
Is that the demons have moved from under my bed
Into the inner depths of my head
I can’t escape the ugly things my mind creates
I speculate that they’ll stay with me ’til the grave

[Chorus]
I can’t help the way my mind is hardwired to hate myself
‘Cause I swear that this is hell
The way I desperately try to save myself
‘Cause I can’t save myself

Can’t save myself

[Verse]
In broken bones (a half-hearted smile)
I feel at home (I’m proud of nothing)
I tend to get attached so quick to all I’ve ever known (all I’ve ever known)
But I don’t seem to know a single fucking thing that can save me
I’m my own worst enemy
Is there any hope for me?

[Chorus]
I can’t help the way my mind is hardwired to hate myself
‘Cause I swear that this is hell
The way I desperately try to save myself
‘Cause I can’t save myself

[Bridge]
I’m the boy who chose not to grow up and now I’m unprepared for anything
Now I’m scared and I’m cold and alone because the world grew up without me
I’m the boy who chose not to grow up and now I’m unprepared for anything
Now I’m scared and I’m cold and alone because the world grew up without me

I’m the boy who chose not to grow up and now I’m unprepared for anything
(Is there any hope for me?)
Now I’m scared and I’m cold and alone because the world grew up without me
(Is there any hope for me?)

[Chorus]
I can’t help the way my mind is hardwired to hate myself
Is there any hope for me?
‘Cause I swear that this is hell
The way I desperately try to save myself
‘Cause I can’t save myself