The song Phoenix by James Arthur is about redemption and rising from the ashes of one's mistakes. The song begins with the artist acknowledging that he owes everything to someone, and that he has been trying to pull through a difficult time. He reflects on the pain he has caused others and how he has pushed away those who cared for him. Through the chorus, the artist begs for someone to save him again, and to give him the strength and reason he needs to move forward. He admits that he couldn't let go of this person who had helped him through his struggles, and that when he hit rock bottom, this person was the one who heard his calls and sold him his "stubborn soul." The song ends with the artist thanking this person for taking the pain when his world caved down on him, and how they showed him the world. The title "Phoenix" is a reference to Greek mythology, where the bird that burns and transforms into ashes is reborn and rises from them. This song is a powerful reminder that no matter how far we fall, we always have the ability to rise again and be reborn like the Phoenix.
