Weeks and Jason Null formed the band in their small hometown of Corinth, Mississippi in 2004. They met when Weeks, who was in a band, was playing guitar at his best friend’s house, when Null, who was in a rival local group, walked in to rehearse with his band. Within days of that meeting, Null and Weeks were writing and honing the intimate writing style that now defines Saving Abel. In early 2005, the pair’s songs caught the ear of noted producer Skidd Mills (12 Stones, Saliva, Submersed), who took the band into his 747 Studios in Memphis. Mills notes, “It was ‘18 Days’ that hooked me. The first time I heard it I was like, ‘these guys are the real deal; they’ll be doing this for a long time.’ Jason and Jared have always understood that the most important part of the music business is having great songs.”
Saving Abel gradually came together in the final electric lineup of guitarist Scott Bartlett, bassist Eric Taylor, and drummer Blake Dixon, and the band paid its dues both onstage and off. Weeks would toss Saving Abel demos onto the stage when bigger bands played in town, and between playing gigs, working day jobs, and Weeks and Null constantly driving from Mississippi to Memphis to record their self-titled EP with Mills, it was a busy and prolific couple years. Weeks remembers; “I used to work at a hospital. I’d have to be there at 4:30 in the morning drawing blood. I’d wake people up and stick a needle in their arm. I’d be walking around the hospital, singing ‘Addicted’ in my head, writing down the lyrics on patients’ clipboards and doctor script pads.”
Null and Weeks bring in differing songwriting approaches influences, giving Saving Abel a well-rounded sound. Null comes from a musical family, and recalls Saturday nights at the local community center as a child. “We didn’t miss it, ever! It was bluegrass band after bluegrass band. We’d hoot and holler, as we used to say. My brother traded my bike for a guitar for me when I was 6, and I learned ‘Johnny B. Goode’ that night! I go back to Willie and Waylon, but as a kid of the ‘80s, I also love Metallica. Also, Angus Young is one of my main influences, as well as the guitar sound and solos of Seattle bands like Soundgarden and Alice in Chains.” For his part, a teenage Weeks played basketball and went to state twice in tennis before music consumed his life. A big fan of the blues and Southern Rock, Weeks calls himself the more “literal” songwriter of the two, explaining, “If something is really bothering me, or how I’m feeling at that moment, I’ll write about it. For me to get the most out of a song, I have to get it almost to the point I’m ready to cry if I can’t get it out, and that makes people relate to it.”
After shopping their indie EP for almost a year, a copy of ‘Addicted’ found its way to one-time Virgin A&R Consultant Scott Frazier and manager partner Rick Smith. They were so excited that they sent the song to the label’s Chairman/CEO Jason Flom. Flom was impressed upon first listen and immediately sent A&R vet Kim Stephens (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Edwin McCain) to see the band in Jackson, Tennessee. The band was signed the next day. Says Stephens, “I was sold on the merit of the songs and instantly recognized this was a band with huge potential.”
Saving Abel, the Virgin debut produced by Mills, features mostly brand-new tunes, plus a few favorites from the indie EP, including the poignant, perfectly crafted “18 Days,” “Running From You,” and “Drowning Face Down.” Null explains that “18 Days” was lyrically inspired by sheriff Buford Pusser of ‘Walking Tall’ fame, while laughingly admitting that the rowdy road trip in “New Tattoo” (“The blue is for the bruise you left in my heart / and the red is for the color we’re about to paint this town”) is “based on a true story.” Null furthers: “Our goals are always to concentrate on the song, not just one cool part to make a kid bop his head. Every person I talk to loves a different song of ours.” Null was also the one who gave the band its name: “I Googled the story of Cain and Abel and found a line about ‘there was no Saving Abel,’ which just jumped out at me.” Everyone agreed and the name stuck…much like Saving Abel's songs get instantly stuck in the minds and ears of everyone who hears them. With a radio-ready sound combining big riffs and memorable melodies, Saving Abel has created a polished combination of Southern and Alternative rock…. 2008 style. Get Addicted. Get Saving Abel. You can go to http://savingabel.com
I Need You
Saving Abel Lyrics
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Whatever you want it's your right to choose
Breaking the silence in haste of the day
Screamin out loud just to hear me say
I need you
Like the sun needs the rain
Can't think of any better way to say
Who needs you Baby I need you
Can't chase this dream if I don't know what you mean
Cause we're worlds apart we can't change who we are
So lets break all the silence in the haste of the day
Scream out loud let me hear you say
I need you
Like the sun needs the rain
Can't think of any better way to say
I need you say you need me too
Who needs you Baby I need you
Oh whoa whoa oh whoa oh oh
I've been giving (a little bit more)
You've been taking (a little bit more)
A little bit more than what I offered to you
You keep taking (a little bit more)
I keep giving (a little bit more)
A little bit more is all I can view
Who needs you I need you
I need you
Like the sun needs the rain
Can't think of any better way to say
I need you say you need me too
Who needs who Baby I need..
I need you
Like the sun needs the rain
Can't think of any better way to say
I need you say you need me too
Who needs who Baby I need you
I need you
The song "I Need You" by Saving Abel is a love song that deals with the themes of love, need and desperation. The lyrics express a deep longing for the person they love, and the overwhelming desire to be with them. The chorus, "I need you like the sun needs the rain", tells us that the person they are addressing is essential to their survival, and that without them, they would be lost. This line is also a metaphor, as the sun needs the rain in order to sustain life on earth.
The verse "Love me not, love me do, whatever you want, it's your right to choose" indicates that the person they love has power over them, and they accept that fact. The line "Can't chase this dream if I don't know what you mean, Cause we're worlds apart, we can't change who we are" suggests that the relationship may be difficult due to differences, but they are willing to work through it. The lyrics throughout the song emphasize a sense of desperation, and the need for the person they love to reciprocate their feelings.
Overall, "I Need You" is a love song that expresses the singer's deep desire and need for their partner. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and urgency, emphasizing the importance and necessity of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Love me not Love me do
Whether or not you love me is your choice to make.
Whatever you want it's your right to choose
You have the right to choose whatever you want in this situation.
Breaking the silence in haste of the day
Let's not be silent and avoid the issue, let's talk about it now.
Screamin out loud just to hear me say
I want you to hear me say what I need to say and I am willing to scream it out loud.
I need you
I can't live without you and I want you to know that.
Like the sun needs the rain
I need you as much as the sun needs the rain to survive.
Can't think of any better way to say
I can't find a better way of expressing my love for you.
I need you say you need me too
I want to hear you say that you need me just as much as I need you.
Who needs you Baby I need you
I don't care who needs you, all I know is that I need you.
Can't chase this dream if I don't know what you mean
I need to understand what you want before we can make this work.
Cause we're worlds apart we can't change who we are
We come from different places and we can't change our backgrounds.
So lets break all the silence in the haste of the day
Let's talk about our differences and not waste any more time.
Scream out loud let me hear you say
I want you to tell me how you really feel, no holding back.
Oh whoa whoa oh whoa oh oh
This is a musical break in the song.
I've been giving (a little bit more)
I have been giving more in this relationship.
You've been taking (a little bit more)
You have been taking more in this relationship.
A little bit more than what I offered to you
You have taken more than what I had offered.
You keep taking (a little bit more)
You continue to take more from me.
I keep giving (a little bit more)
I keep giving more in this relationship.
A little bit more is all I can view
I can't keep giving more than I have already given.
Who needs you I need you
I don't care who needs you, all I know is that I need you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON NULL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sally c
SAVING ABEL (2010) – I NEED YOU
Love me not, love me do
No me quieras, quiéreme
Whatever you want it's your right to choose
Lo que sea que quieras es tuyo el derecho a elegir
Breaking the silence in haste of the day
Rompiendo el silencio en el ajetreo del día
Screamin out loud just to hear me say
Gritando con fuerza sólo para oírme decir
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs you Baby I need you
Quién te necesita, nena yo te necesito
Can't chase this dream if I don't know what you mean
No puedo persiguir este sueño si no sé lo que quieres decir
Cause we're worlds apart we can't change who we are
Porque estamos en mundos distintos, no podemos cambiar quienes somos
So lets break all the silence in the haste of the day
Así que rompe todo el silencio deprisa del día
Scream out loud let me hear you say
Grita con fuerza, déjame oírte decir
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs who Baby I need you
Quién te necesita, nena yo te necesito
Oh woah woah Oh woah oh oh
Oh woah woah Oh woah oh oh
I've been giving (a little bit more)
He estado dando (un poquito más)
You've been taking (a little bit more)
Has estado cogiendo (un poquito más)
A little bit more than what I offered to you
Un poquito más de lo que te ofrecí
You keep taking (a little bit more)
Sigues cogiendo (un poquito más)
I keep giving (a little bit more)
Siguo dando (un poquito más)
A little bit more is all I can view
Un poquito más es todo lo que puedo ver
Who needs you I need you
Quién te necesita, yo te necesito
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs who Baby I need.
Quién necesita a quien, nena necesito
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs who Baby I need you
Quién te necesita, nena yo te necesito
I need you
Te necesito
Lance Littleton
Love how simple, yet beautiful this song is. I think the line "Who needs who?" is a bit of a play on words, kind of like those people who adopt pets and have the "Who rescued who?" stickers on their car. To me, Jared Weeks is either saying that they are both very in love with each other, or that he loves her so much that she needs him because of how well he will treat her and love her and be there for her. The chord change at 1:05 gets me every time.
sally c
SAVING ABEL (2010) – I NEED YOU
Love me not, love me do
No me quieras, quiéreme
Whatever you want it's your right to choose
Lo que sea que quieras es tuyo el derecho a elegir
Breaking the silence in haste of the day
Rompiendo el silencio en el ajetreo del día
Screamin out loud just to hear me say
Gritando con fuerza sólo para oírme decir
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs you Baby I need you
Quién te necesita, nena yo te necesito
Can't chase this dream if I don't know what you mean
No puedo persiguir este sueño si no sé lo que quieres decir
Cause we're worlds apart we can't change who we are
Porque estamos en mundos distintos, no podemos cambiar quienes somos
So lets break all the silence in the haste of the day
Así que rompe todo el silencio deprisa del día
Scream out loud let me hear you say
Grita con fuerza, déjame oírte decir
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs who Baby I need you
Quién te necesita, nena yo te necesito
Oh woah woah Oh woah oh oh
Oh woah woah Oh woah oh oh
I've been giving (a little bit more)
He estado dando (un poquito más)
You've been taking (a little bit more)
Has estado cogiendo (un poquito más)
A little bit more than what I offered to you
Un poquito más de lo que te ofrecí
You keep taking (a little bit more)
Sigues cogiendo (un poquito más)
I keep giving (a little bit more)
Siguo dando (un poquito más)
A little bit more is all I can view
Un poquito más es todo lo que puedo ver
Who needs you I need you
Quién te necesita, yo te necesito
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs who Baby I need.
Quién necesita a quien, nena necesito
I need you
Te necesito
Like the sun needs the rain
Como el sol necesita a la lluvia
Can't think of any better way to say
No puedo pensar en otra forma mejor de decir
I need you say you need me too
Te necesito, di que tú me necesitas también
Who needs who Baby I need you
Quién te necesita, nena yo te necesito
I need you
Te necesito
GottaDragon
Great song, love this
heylo
love this song.
Dianna Martin
I love this song
Lance Littleton
That key change at 1:04, mmm. And yes, it is who needs who? Basically it's like the dog saying Who saved who? He needs her, but she will soon realize how much she needs him. They both need each-other, so really who needs who? is what I think he's trying to say.
Cheyenne Turner
i love this song my friend told me to listen to it cuz he has a crush on me and just wow
Jorden Nimz
the sun needs the rain to make a rainbow, his life is like a rainbow with his lover in it, so he needs his lover
Brittney Stark
Beautiful
Maddy maddnesss
Im so in love with you .. and ill never stop loving you, no matter what. N.k.s.