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
U
Saves the Day Lyrics
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I suffered and I strayed
Deny the fear inside
It's me that I betrayed
But now I'm here
Just to hold you in my heart
'til forever has come and gone
I'll be here waiting
Contempt
Controlled
Confined inside my withered skin
Don't look
The mirror makes you turn away within
But now I'm here
Just to hold you in my heart
'til forever has come and gone
A hundred times
I'll be here waiting
I know you have only seen me
In darkness and misery
I promise to trust this feeling
If you hold on to me
So let's be clear
In this moment
You're all I need
This is worth it
So now I'm here
Just to hold you in my heart
'til forever has come and gone
A hundred times
I've come and gone
A hundred times
And still I'll come a thousand times to be here waiting
The lyrics to Saves the Day's song "U" speak of the struggle of self-doubt and insecurity but ultimately finding strength in the love of another. The opening lines, "Blinded by circumstance, I suffered and I strayed, deny the fear inside, it's me that I betrayed", suggest that the singer has gone through a difficult time in which they have made mistakes and felt lost. However, they are acknowledging that it was their own fear and insecurities that led them astray.
The chorus, "But now I'm here just to hold you in my heart, 'til forever has come and gone, a hundred times, I'll be here waiting", shows how the singer finds solace and purpose in their love for another person. They are determined to be a constant presence in this person's life, even if it means waiting for them for eternity. The second verse further delves into the singer's internal turmoil, where they feel "contempt", "confined" and "controlled" within themselves. They urge the person they love to not be afraid of looking at themselves in the mirror, conveying the idea that self-acceptance is key.
The bridge of the song highlights the singer's vulnerability and willingness to trust their feelings if the other person reciprocates their love. The final chorus reiterates the singer's devotion to the person they love, expressing their willingness to wait for them no matter how many times they may come and go.
Overall, "U" is a deeply emotional and intimate song that speaks to the struggles of self-doubt and the power of love in overcoming it.
Line by Line Meaning
Blinded by circumstance
I couldn't see clearly due to my situation
I suffered and I strayed
I went through hardships and made mistakes
Deny the fear inside
Ignore the fears that hold you back
It's me that I betrayed
I let myself down
But now I'm here
I'm present and ready to do better
Just to hold you in my heart
I want to cherish and care for you
'til forever has come and gone
For eternity
A hundred times
Over and over
I'll be here waiting
I'll patiently wait for you
Contempt
I feel anger and disgust
Controlled
I'm being held back
Confined inside my withered skin
Trapped in my deteriorating body
Don't look
Avoid facing your inner struggles
The mirror makes you turn away within
Seeing yourself can be painful
I know you have only seen me
You've only witnessed my flaws
In darkness and misery
During tough times and despair
I promise to trust this feeling
I believe in us
If you hold on to me
If you stay with me
So let's be clear
Let's communicate honestly
In this moment
Right now
You're all I need
You're everything to me
This is worth it
Our relationship is valuable
I've come and gone
I've been through this before
And still I'll come a thousand times to be here waiting
I'll always be here for you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LANE CONLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
UsefulCrackhead
And I say, Just go.
Please, Dave, just drive.
Get us as far as far can be.
Get us away from tonight.
And I say, Oh, Dave, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to yell,
But I'm having a bad week
And I miss my mom.
We drive
Dave steps on the gas
The world that's flying by is slick and smooth
Big waves of light
The radio is playing Queen
We're rocking out
And we're going now
'Cause, hey, this is it
This is where we are
Out here where silence is
Seventy miles an hour, windows up tight
And I am home.
We drive
Dave steps on the gas
The world that's flying by is slick and smooth
Big waves of light
The radio is playing Queen
We're rocking out
We drive
Dave steps on the gas
The world that's flying by is slick and smooth
Big waves of light
The radio is playing Queen
We're rocking out
We drive
Dave steps on the gas
The world that's flying by is slick and smooth
Big waves of light
The radio is playing Queen
We're rocking out
And I say, Just go.
Please, Dave, just drive.
Get us as far as far can be.
Get us away from tonight.
Seventy miles an hour, windows up tight
And I am home.
We drive
Dave steps on the gas
The world that's flying by is slick and smooth
Big waves of light
The radio is playing Queen
We're rocking out We're rocking out, We're rocking out
Dr. Beau Hightower
So good!
Noah Belt
It is a classic
jonathan furlorne
its alright
Caitlin Marie
Being a teen in new jersey in the early 2000s .. This was the coolest stuff ever. Still fun to listen to every now and then. Wish I could revisit those times for a night!
Murdoc
Philly kid in the same time, I’d love go back to that time!
Brendan Gahan
same (but as a socal kid)
Tim Hunt
These guys were such wusses, but I still come back to these songs every now and then 😂
Lee Carlton
Went to Willy P. Agree
dale orth
@Murdoc lol I was a South Jersey kid here. Good times
Eat at The After
It's really hard to overstate how significant saves the day was in new jersey in the early 2000s in the most amazing way. EVERYONE - punks, jocks, hardcore kids, nerds - was into this album. It was a unifier. Really very special.