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
Coconut
Saves the Day Lyrics
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Beneath bridges lead me through dreamy days
It's into the dark every time
Its no wonder I lost my mind and my memory
But I wouldn't have it any other way
Wander weary along the empty streets
And I don't mind my broken legs
Strolling along the ocean shore and I wish for tidal waves
To carry me out to sea to an island that's all for me
To fade away
But I wouldn't have it any other way
Oh with no one there to tell me how to be
I'll grow my hair down to my knees
I befriend coconut trees
The breeze- breathing through the island heat
Evaporating in the sun
Is my number one priority
But I wouldn't have it any other way
No I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't have it any other way
The lyrics to "Coconut" by Saves the Day describe a longing for escape, both from society and from oneself. The singer speaks of wandering through dark, abandoned places, losing their mind and their memory along the way. But despite the hardships they face, the singer wouldn't have it any other way. They long to be alone, to grow their hair long, and to befriend coconut trees. They wish to fade away, to disappear into the ocean on a tidal wave that will carry them to a deserted island that's all their own. The singer prioritizes evaporating in the sun, living a life that's free from the constraints of society and the expectations of others.
The overall theme of the song seems to be one of escapism and self-discovery. The singer longs to leave behind the world and find themselves through their own experiences. They reject the idea of conforming to what others believe they should be, instead embracing their own desires and embracing the beauty of nature. The song speaks to a desire for independence and authenticity, as well as the need for solitude and contemplation in a world that's often stifling and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
The dimly lit walkways and avenues
The poorly lit paths and roads
Beneath bridges lead me through dreamy days
Under bridges I wander, lost in a dreamlike state
It's into the dark every time
The darkness always welcomes me
Its no wonder I lost my mind and my memory
It's not surprising I became disoriented and forgetful
But I wouldn't have it any other way
Despite hardships, I wouldn't want it any different
Wander weary along the empty streets
I walk tiredly on the deserted roads
And I don't mind my broken legs
Even if I'm injured, I'm okay with that
I walk myself home beneath the stars
I stroll alone, under the night sky, heading home
Strolling along the ocean shore and I wish for tidal waves
Walking by the sea, hoping for a tidal surge
To carry me out to sea to an island that's all for me
To drag me to solitude on an island exclusively for me
To fade away
And disappear from the rest of the world
Oh with no one there to tell me how to be
No one's there to guide me or tell me what to do
I'll grow my hair down to my knees
I'll grow my hair out long on my own terms
I befriend coconut trees
I find solace with the palm trees around me
The breeze- breathing through the island heat
The wind cooling the tropical island
Evaporating in the sun
Drying up in the sunlight
Is my number one priority
Staying dry is my most important task
But I wouldn't have it any other way
Despite hardships, I wouldn't want it any different
No I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't want it any different
I wouldn't have it any other way
Despite hardships, I wouldn't want it any different
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@asosound
Song reminds me of my homie who passed away in high school, listened to this song to get me through it . 14 years later and it still hits
@davidjaberi
My favorite saves the day song <3
@OlCaptainBrownEye
O.M.G. I've listened to his live acoustic version a ton (which is awesome), but this is absolutely amazing... Such a beautiful song, I don't know why it wasn't ever put out
@CrowClouds
God, I fucking LOVE this album
@negativejed1021
Not trying to romanticize drug use, but I first heard this song while going through serious heroine withdrawal. It was actually the first time i ever gave in reverie a chance. Had to of been summer of 06. Anyway, this song, the structure, the feel, the story and color of everything about this track simply glowed and attached to me like a tattoo. This song means a great deal to me. Its about escape, solitary and the madness of just wanting to fucking exist somewhere other than where you are. Still trying with every fiber of my being to learn on guitar lol.
@jasondevito285
"And I'll wish for tidal waves, to carry me out to sea .. to an island that's all for me. To fade away .."
@serchingfortruth
Some stuff on this CD just blows me away.
@k2blue7
In Reverie was put out. But the reception of the album was poor due to the drastic change of musical styles between Stay What You are and In Reverie. Criticisms include "not pop" and "Chris' low vocals. This is the most instrumentally sound Saves The Day Album by far. My favorite actually. I hated how they were labeled emo and were expected to sell an image as supposed to the craftsmanship. Conley and Saves the Day all rosters alike make beautiful music.
@frodobaggins6270
long time later, and it's still my favorite Saves the Day album. I started listening to them when Through Being Cool was big. This album cemented them as heavyweight musicians. Their following albums, with their partial return to pop with a heavier sound I think was an overcorrection based on feedback from critics of this album. They should have delved deeper into the psychedelic-folksy vibe that permeates In Reverie.
@YouVsTheSea
I'm surprised about this, actually I'd never listened to saves the day in my life until I came across this album during the worst days of lock down in pandemic, it became my greatest friend. I tried to find more songs like this, but this was the only album that had this kind of exquisite nostalgic sound, as funny as it is, this is the only album I like of them haha