Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1997. The band currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Dennis Wilson.

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

Hold
Saves the Day Lyrics

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Oh well
You've got me under your spell
And I don't think that I'm kidding around
I don't think I can forget you now

I once sat up on my roof
And examined the planning of my town
I saw the structured grid and pavement cutting through grass

And I remembered the cold of winter running up the legs of my pants
I picked the nicest lawn
And imagined the two of us rolling around down along the ground

I saw myself touch your face
And I noticed jets begin to race above our heads
And I pinched my arm and remembered how much you hate me
I remembered the fact that I can't see what you need...

And I'm too stupid to be aware of the beauty that you give this place and
How shitty this town would seem without you in it.
When you aren't around, I let the shades fall down to shut out all the sun's light
And make myself feel all right
What am I doing with my life?

Oh well
You've got me under your spell
And I don't think that I'm kidding around
I don't think I can forget you now

Remember the only thing we need sometimes are chilly nights and warmer

thighs
Cause nothing's like being held...sometimes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saves The Day's Hold are about someone who is completely under the spell of another person and cannot forget them, no matter how hard they try. The opening lines of the song, "Oh well, you've got me under your spell, and I don't think that I'm kidding around" suggest that the person is fully aware of their predicament but is powerless to change it. They are drawn to their love interest in a way that they cannot control.

The second verse of the song adds a deeper layer to the lyrics. The singer remembers sitting on the roof and examining the town below, seeing the pavement cutting through the grass. They then imagine rolling around on the nicest lawn, with their love interest. This scene is juxtaposed with the fact that the singer can't see what their loved one needs and is too stupid to appreciate their presence in the town.

The final verse sees the singer feeling lost and alone when their love interest is not around. They then reflect on the fact that sometimes all that is needed is cuddling up with someone under a blanket, and how special it is to be held. Overall, the lyrics show the power that love can hold over a person and how the absence of a loved one can leave them feeling lost and alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh well
An expression of resignation to the situation

You've got me under your spell
You have control over me and my thoughts

And I don't think that I'm kidding around
I am serious about my feelings for you

I don't think I can forget you now
You have made a lasting impression on me

I once sat up on my roof
I once thought about my surroundings from a higher perspective

And examined the planning of my town
I analyzed the layout of my hometown

I saw the structured grid and pavement cutting through grass
I observed the man-made structures disrupting the natural environment

And I remembered the cold of winter running up the legs of my pants
I recalled a physical sensation associated with a past experience

I picked the nicest lawn
I selected the most appealing patch of grass

And imagined the two of us rolling around down along the ground
I envisioned a romantic scenario with you in that spot

I saw myself touch your face
I imagined myself caressing your face

And I noticed jets begin to race above our heads
I became aware of the sounds of aircraft flying overhead

And I pinched my arm and remembered how much you hate me
I snapped back to the reality of our relationship and your negative feelings towards me

I remembered the fact that I can't see what you need...
I acknowledged that I don't fully understand your wants and needs

And I'm too stupid to be aware of the beauty that you give this place
I lack the intelligence to fully appreciate the positive impact you have on this town

and how shitty this town would seem without you in it.
If you were not here, this town would be a worse place to live

When you aren't around, I let the shades fall down to shut out all the sun's light
I become depressed when you are not with me and try to block out any positive influences

And make myself feel all right
I try to artificially alleviate my negative feelings

What am I doing with my life?
I question the purpose and direction of my life

Remember the only thing we need sometimes are chilly nights and warmer thighs
The only things we really need are physical intimacy and each other's company

Cause nothing's like being held...sometimes
There is no substitute for the comfort and security of being physically held by someone you care for

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LANE CONLEY

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