Save You (Kelly Clarkson song)

"Save You" received mixed to positive reviews by music critics, who were equivocal about its production but complimented its experimental bridge and Clarkson's performance.

[6] During its bridge, the song interpolates into a piano solo which was based on various works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,[1] whom Tedder often credits as one of his musical inspirations.

"[3] Matt Busekroos of The Quinnipiac Chronicle praised the song as "a beautifully composed ballad with a nod to Mozart, especially near the bridge where a piano solo is prominently featured.

"[5] Debayan Deb of The Hindu praised it as "one of the best engineered tracks as the drums and Kelly Clarkson’s soaring vocals compliment [sic] each other.

"[9] Larry Rodgers of The Arizona Republic noted that ""Save You" mine the same break-up territory but show added maturity in their delivery by the 26-year-old singer.

"[12] David Sessions of Patrol Magazine criticized Tedder's production on the song, remarking that he "seems to be intent on bringing his band’s vague, clichéd, synthy rock to girl-pop", which sinks "Save You."

Tedder has always cited western classical music as one of his inspirations, particularly Mozart's ( pictured ) works. [ 4 ]