Sawzall
Banks Lyrics
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I go over every word you said to me
Every single syllable I could repeat
Certified to scuba dive in my memory
Why didn't you tell me how you felt that day?
How was I supposed to know? I can't mind read
How was I supposed to see? I was underneath
Caught you swinging from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back I see the meaning
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn't you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you need?)
(I told you I'm sorry, I know you are)
Shoot up right until you're drifting from your friends
But you were the apple of both of my eyes
So I couldn't see the signs, baby, I was blind (blinded)
Miss being self-conscious what you left in me
Said it was embarrassing, but secretly
It made me feel special when I saw you smile 'cause of me
Caught you swinging from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back, I see the meaning wish I asked more
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn't you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you need?)
(I told you I'm sorry)
I don't need my love, I don't need my
I don't, I don't anymore
(I gave you something, I understand)
(I understand, that can't mean nothing)
(Oh, anymore)
(Anymore, you)
(Oh, anymore)
(Anymore, you)
(Oh, anymore)
(Anymore)
The song "Sawzall" by Banks, Buddy Ross, Aliya Hernandez, Chais Kinder, Jake Luppen, Jami Hernandez, and Jimmy Edgar is about reflecting on a past relationship and the regret that comes with not being able to see the signs that things were falling apart. The repetition of "Why didn't you say you need me?" highlights the frustration of feeling like something was missing from the relationship, but not being able to figure out what it was. The line "Caught you swinging from the ceiling, I thought that meant you were healing" is a metaphor for not realizing the depth of the other person's struggles until it was too late.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea of moving on and not needing the love that was lost in the past. The repetition of "anymore" suggests a sense of finality and closure. The line "I gave you something, I understand, that can't mean nothing" suggests that even though the relationship didn't work out, it was still meaningful and valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
I go over every word you said to me
I remember everything you said to me
Every single syllable I could repeat
I remember every single word
Certified to scuba dive in my memory
I have a great memory
Why didn't you tell me how you felt that day?
Why didn't you express your feelings to me that day?
How was I supposed to know? I can't mind read
I couldn't have known, I can't read minds
How was I supposed to see? I was underneath
I couldn't have seen because I was in a difficult situation
Caught you swinging from the ceiling
I saw you doing something odd
I thought that meant you were healing
I thought you were getting better
Looking back I see the meaning
Now I understand the situation
I didn't notice the teething
I didn't see the warning signs
Why didn't you say you need me?
Why didn't you tell me that you needed my help?
(Why don't you say what you need?)
(Why don't you ask for what you need?)
(I told you I'm sorry, I know you are)
(I apologized to you, and I know you're upset)
Shoot up right until you're drifting from your friends
You got involved in something that caused you to push away your friends
But you were the apple of both of my eyes
I loved and valued you immensely
So I couldn't see the signs, baby, I was blind (blinded)
I was blinded by my love for you and couldn't see the warning signs
Miss being self-conscious what you left in me
I miss feeling self-conscious about myself based on what you said to me
Said it was embarrassing, but secretly
You said it was embarrassing, but secretly
It made me feel special when I saw you smile 'cause of me
It made me feel good knowing I made you happy
I don't need my love, I don't need my
I don't need my own love
I don't, I don't anymore
I don't anymore
(I gave you something, I understand)
(I gave you something, I understand)
(I understand, that can't mean nothing)
(I understand that it must have meant something to you)
(Oh, anymore)
(Oh, anymore)
(Anymore, you)
(Anymore, you)
(Oh, anymore)
(Oh, anymore)
(Anymore, you)
(Anymore, you)
(Oh, anymore)
(Oh, anymore)
(Anymore)
(Anymore)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jillian Rose Banks, Josiah Sherman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
binksmas
[Intro]
That's pretty
[Verse 1]
I go over every word you said to me
Every single syllable I could repeat
Certified to scuba dive in my memory
Why didn’t you tell me how you felt that day?
How was I supposed to know? I can't mind read
How was I supposed to see? It was underneath
[Chorus]
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back, I see the meaning
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn’t you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you mean?)
(I told you I'm sorry, I know you are)
[Verse 2]
Shoulda read into you drifting from your friends
But you were the apple of both of my eyes
So I couldn't see the signs, baby, I was blind
Miss being self-conscious, why you laughed at me
Said it was embarrassing, but secretly
It made me feel special when I saw you smile 'cause of me
[Chorus]
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back I see the meaning wish I asked more
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn't you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you mean?)
(I told you I’m sorry, I know you are)
[Bridge]
I donate my love
I donate my
I do-, I donate my love
[Outro]
I gave you nothing
I understand, I understand
I gave you nothing
causantin
Lyrics:
I go over every word you said to me
Every single syllable I could repeat
Certified to scuba dive in my memory
Why didn't you tell me how you felt that day?
How was I supposed to know?
I can't mind read
How was I supposed to see
It was underneath
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back I see the meaning
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn't you say you need me?
Why don't you say what you mean?
I told you I'm sorry
I know you are
Shoulda read into you drifting from your friends
But you were the apple of both of my eyes
So I couldn't see the signs
Baby I was blind
Miss being self-conscious why you laughed at me
Said it was embarrassing but secretly
It made me feel special when I saw you smile cause of me
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back I see the meaning wish I asked more
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn't you say you need me?
Why don't you say what you mean!?
I told you I'm sorry
I donate my love
I donate my
I do
I donate my love
I gave you nothing
I understand
I understand
I gave you nothing
ladybird
“A sawzall is actually a tool. It’s a saw, but in order for it to work, it goes back and forth, push and pull, and that’s exactly like some relationships— every relationship, really. So ‘Sawzall’ is sung from this really loving, unconditionally non-judgmental place of looking back on a relationship and thinking, like, ‘Was it my fault? Were you just depressed? Is that why? Because you weren’t you, you were just a depressed version of you? Should I have known that? Am I just overthinking this?’ It’s just thinking about why things didn’t work out with somebody you really, really, truly loved.” - BANKS on Sawzall
Fire Forever
ladybird your right omg!
a iyzd
Was carrying a sawzall this afternoon... remembered banks :)
Drake Windu
Damn That’s DEEP
Lanessa Rosel
😢
Jamie Christie
The 'I gave you nothing, I understand' part really got to me. So many people write people off when they're struggling, so I love this admission of fault on the behalf of the people around the person that's struggling that could've been more supportive but ultimately weren't. So powerful.
Adam V.
Love every song on this album.... this song really grew on me. Wasn’t a fan at first but I’m now addicted.
Varin
I closed my eyes and stood outside in the wind...this song is very soothing😭💛💛
My ears cried with me.
binksmas
[Intro]
That's pretty
[Verse 1]
I go over every word you said to me
Every single syllable I could repeat
Certified to scuba dive in my memory
Why didn’t you tell me how you felt that day?
How was I supposed to know? I can't mind read
How was I supposed to see? It was underneath
[Chorus]
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back, I see the meaning
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn’t you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you mean?)
(I told you I'm sorry, I know you are)
[Verse 2]
Shoulda read into you drifting from your friends
But you were the apple of both of my eyes
So I couldn't see the signs, baby, I was blind
Miss being self-conscious, why you laughed at me
Said it was embarrassing, but secretly
It made me feel special when I saw you smile 'cause of me
[Chorus]
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back I see the meaning wish I asked more
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn't you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you mean?)
(I told you I’m sorry, I know you are)
[Bridge]
I donate my love
I donate my
I do-, I donate my love
[Outro]
I gave you nothing
I understand, I understand
I gave you nothing
Adam V.
This last part.... 2:42 really gets me in my feels. The “I do- I donate my love” jus sounds so emotional