Chainsaw
Nick Jonas Lyrics


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I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long

Walk in the house, lights are off
In the closet by the door, there's your coat
I wasn't thinking of you before
Too many rooms in this house, so I keep going out
What the hell is that about?
We gotta find a way to be okay

And maybe I'll just take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long
I'm gonna break all of the china
'Cause it's just one more reminder you're gone, you're gone

When I get home, TV on
Drink in my glass, better make it strong
Some nights wanna fill this space
The tight dress and a pretty face
Keep finding things that you left on purpose
Did you plan that your timing's perfect?
Gotta find a way to be okay

Maybe I'll just take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long
I'm gonna break all of the china
'Cause it's just one more reminder you're gone, you're gone

We were building brick by brick
Now it's just a quicksand home, yeah
So I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long

I could put a sign in the lawn
But it'd mean that I would wanna let you go
And I don't wanna let you go
I could put a sign in the lawn
But it'd mean that I would wanna let you go
And I don't wanna let you go

I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long
I'll burn everything that binds us
Take a lighter to the mattress and run

We were building brick by brick
Now it's just a quicksand home, yeah
So I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa




Where I held your body close for so long, so long
Yeah, so long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Chainsaw" by Nick Jonas depict a man trying to move on from a past relationship that has ended. He is haunted by memories of his partner, and the objects that they shared become painful reminders of what they used to have. He considers drastic measures to purge himself of these memories, even going so far as to destroy the furniture they once shared. The purposeful items left behind feel like a cruel reminder of his loss, and he wants to burn everything that binds them so that he can forget.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
I will use a chainsaw to destroy the sofa


Where I held your body close for so long, so long
This is where we cuddled for hours


Walk in the house, lights are off
I enter the house and the lights are not on


In the closet by the door, there's your coat
I see your coat hanging in the closet next to the door


I wasn't thinking of you before
You were not on my mind earlier


Too many rooms in this house, so I keep going out
This house feels empty without you, so I try to avoid staying inside


What the hell is that about?
I’m confused as to why I continue to feel this way


We gotta find a way to be okay
We need to figure out how to move on


And maybe I'll just take a chainsaw to the sofa
Perhaps I will use a chainsaw to destroy the sofa


'Cause it's just one more reminder you're gone, you're gone
The sofa only reminds me of how you are no longer here


When I get home, TV on
When I arrive home, I turn on the television


Drink in my glass, better make it strong
I pour a strong drink into my glass


Some nights wanna fill this space
Sometimes I feel the need to fill the emptiness


The tight dress and a pretty face
I look for distraction in the form of other girls


Keep finding things that you left on purpose
I keep discovering things you intentionally left behind


Did you plan that your timing's perfect?
Did you purposely choose to leave when it was most difficult for me?


We were building brick by brick
We were slowly building a life together


Now it's just a quicksand home, yeah
Now, everything is falling apart, and I feel like I'm sinking


I could put a sign in the lawn
I could put up a sign outside


But it'd mean that I would wanna let you go
If I did that, it would seem like I'm ready to move on


And I don't wanna let you go
I'm not ready to let go of you yet


I'll burn everything that binds us
I will destroy every item that symbolizes our relationship


Take a lighter to the mattress and run
I will set the bed on fire and leave


So long
Goodbye, forever




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULIA MICHAELS, NICK JONAS, NOLAN LAMBROZA, SEAN DOUGLAS, SIMON WILCOX

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@pranjalrawat1086

I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long

Walk in the house, lights are off
In the closet by the door, there's your coat
I wasn't thinking of you before
Too many rooms in this house, so I keep going out
What the hell is that about?
We gotta find a way to be okay

And maybe I'll just take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long
I'm gonna break all of the china
'Cause it's just one more reminder you're gone, you're gone

When I get home, TV on
Drink in my glass, better make it strong
Some nights wanna fill this space
The tight dress and a pretty face
Keep finding things that you left on purpose
Did you plan that your timing's perfect?
Gotta find a way to be okay

Maybe I'll just take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long
I'm gonna break all of the china
'Cause it's just one more reminder you're gone, you're gone

We were building brick by brick
Now it's just a quicksand home, yeah
So I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long

I could put a sign in the lawn
But it'd mean that I would wanna let you go
And I don't wanna let you go
I could put a sign in the lawn
But it'd mean that I would wanna let you go
And I don't wanna let you go

I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long
I'll burn everything that binds us
Take a lighter to the mattress and run

We were building brick by brick
Now it's just a quicksand home, yeah
So I'll take a chainsaw to the sofa
Where I held your body close for so long, so long
Yeah, so long



@bills2843

+Rephael Joshua Rodejo well I never compared Zayn with Nick....
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No doubt, of course Zayn is better.. better than me
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& wow u r the first person who really thinks I m Harry
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Cuz many people make fake accounts, so many times people also overlook the original one
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U r Lucky πŸ˜‰



All comments from YouTube:

@ygnightkid6529

Eminem: If she ever tries to fucking leave again
Ima tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
Nick Jonas: actually sets the house on fire

@heathermalone5615

+ygnightkid πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ’€πŸ‘½

@ReniseBleck

Eminem did toooooπŸ˜‚

@ygnightkid6529

Renise Bleck lol hmm yeah but i think megan fox and her mv boyfriend did it cause everyone in that video had Human Torch fire powers.

@aironruanes2541

hahahahaha best comment here

@KillJoy_Since2017

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@keirahartley619

Nick is such an under appreciated artist.

@TheOnlyoneDee

Keira cus they want to go listen to Cardi B dumbass.

@prasanthparakkal

ikr

@maybejess1631

I know my whole family keep on telling me I have a crush on nick but I actually just really appreciate him πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜‚

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