After forming under the name Sefler in 1994, Saves the Day signed with the independent hardcore punk label Equal Vision and released their debut studio album in 1998. It was followed by Through Being Cool (1999), which featured their first single, "Shoulder to the Wheel." Stay What You Are was released in 2001, peaking at number 100 on the Billboard 200. It spawned two successful music videos on MTV2, for the singles "At Your Funeral" and "Freakish", and has since sold 300,000 copies. After the success, Saves the Day signed to Dreamworks Records, who co-released their next studio album, In Reverie, with Vagrant Records. The album peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200 and number 4 on the Independent Albums chart.
Band members:
Chris Conley – vocals, guitar (1994–present)
Arun Bali – guitar (2009–present)
Rodrigo Palma – bass (2009–present)
Dennis Wilson – drums (2013–present)
Discography:
• Can't Slow Down (1998)
• Through Being Cool (1999)
• Stay What You Are (2001)
• In Reverie (2003)
• Sound the Alarm (2006)
• Under the Boards (2007)
• Daybreak (2011)
• Saves the Day (2013)
• 9 (2018)
www.savestheday.com
Always Ten Feet Tall
Saves the Day Lyrics
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In the song "Always Ten Feet Tall" by Saves the Day, the singer is expressing a desire for a stable future with their partner. They are at a waterfront, staring across the channel, feeling a mix of hope and uncertainty. The singer wishes they could say the right things, but is comforted by the presence of their partner, whom they describe as making them feel "not lonely" and "tall". They express a desire to hold onto moments with their partner, knowing that the future is unpredictable and hoping that they can work together to create something lasting. The singer also hints at their personal struggles, noting that they could be the one "dragged home at night away from all [their] hopeless dreams". Overall, the song captures the complex emotions of a person trying to navigate their way through relationships and the uncertainties of life, while hoping that their love will give them the strength to stand tall in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
So I said, "lets forget these days and just try to build some solid ground maybe someday we could stand straight up with our faces in the wind and scream to the world"
Let's move forward and work towards having a strong foundation. Maybe one day we can have the confidence to stand tall and proud, facing the world with determination.
we were at some boating dock oh somewhere at the waterfront staring out across the channel- a steamer blared its horn and I wished I could say everything right like do you want to go for a ride?
We were by the waterfront, watching boats and taking in the view. As a loud steamer passed, I wished I had the perfect words to say to you, like asking if you wanted to go for a ride.
I looked to your face and saw the sun reflecting off your skin and I breathed in water smells- the skyline filled with shipping yards and factories had me dreaming of waking up- am I dreaming? is this really me?
As I looked at your face, the sun shining down created a beautiful reflection. The smell of the water filled my nose, as I gazed out at the shipping yards and factories. It all felt surreal, like I was dreaming, questioning if this moment was really happening to me.
because I've never felt so not lonely and if this could be real right now then everyday for the rest of my life I will search for moments full of you but let's hope tomorrow won't cave in
I've never felt as content as I do in this moment with you, feeling completely unlonely. If this could be our reality always, I will spend my life searching for more moments like this. However, we also hope tomorrow won't bring disappointment.
'cause I'm looking for someone to change me and you make me feel so tall- I always want to be this tall 'cause maybe I'll be original
I am searching for someone who can change me for the better, and when I'm with you, you make me feel invincible. I want to always feel that way with you, possibly helping me become an original version of myself.
and sometimes things you say just make me think in different ways
The things you say have a way of making me think differently than I ever have before.
so this is my way of saying I could be the one who's dragged home at night away from all my hopeless dreams-
This is my way of admitting that I could be the one who is taken home at night, away from all of my hopeless dreams.
you and me will forge some future because we don't want to be waiting for something right to go wrong
Together, we will create our future because we don't want to just wait around for the right moment when everything could go wrong. We'd rather take control and make our own fate.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Wentz, Brendon Urie, John Feldmann, Spencer Smith
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jeromeislegend 05
So I said, "lets forget about these days and
just try to build some solid ground
maybe someday we could stand straight up
with our faces in the wind and
scream to the world"
we were at some boating dock
oh somewhere at the waterfront staring out
across the channel
a steamer blared its horn and
I wished I could say everything right like do
you want to go for a ride?
I looked to your face and saw the sun
reflecting off your skin and I breathed
in water smells
the skyline filled with shipping yards
and factories had me dreaming of
waking up
am I dreaming? is this really me?
because I've never felt so not lonely
and if this could be real right now
then everyday for the rest of my life
I will search for moments full of you
but let's hope tomorrow won't cave in
'cause I'm looking for someone to
change me
and you make me feel so tall
I always want to be this tall 'cause maybe I'll be original
and sometimes things you say
just make me think in different ways
so this is my way of saying
I could be the one who's dragged home at night
away from all my hopeless dreams
you and me will forge some future
because we don't want to be waiting
for something right to go wrong
Todd Foster
We were in a small venue in Toronto... lifted Chris up on our shoulders... was one of the best shows for me....The JCC was never the same....
Sophie R
man this brings back memories of high school!
Jeff Spicer
Am I dreaming Is this really me Because I've never felt so not lonely If this real right now Then every day for the rest of my life I will search for moments full of you
BrendaLe719
my favorite song on this album
Justin KleinSmid
i wish saves the day was still like this. cant slow down is easily of my favorite albums.
Bud Isbad
Bands grow and change.
Shelby Garee
Favorite song ever
I Hate Meowself
I really like the album with The End.
Danny Owens
@1thess523 Come on guys, haha. I love absolutely every album by these guys.
Nathan Pera
Good ol days