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
Running From You
Saving Abel Lyrics
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Well, I hope you think that I'll be back someday
Someday I'll only be back just to leave you again
And ooh, I've only come back just to leave you again and again
I guess I'm made for leaving
I'm running from you, can I get any further away?
It feels like the first time I've been alone
If I fall again, will you say goodbye?
Will you say goodbye? Yeah
I pulled into this town and I'm knocking on your door
Before the morning sun sets on my face
As I'm staring at your face today
Today I've only come back just to leave you again
And ooh, I've only come back just to leave you again and again
I guess I'm made for leaving
I'm running from you, can I get any further away?
It feels like the first time I've been alone
If I'm running from you will you follow me down to the end?
If I fall again, will you say goodbye?
Will you say goodbye? Yeah
If I stay, you got to understand
It's my authority, I can leave if I want, I'm my own man
If I'm running from you, can I get any further away?
It feels like the first time I've been alone
If I'm running from you will you follow me down to the end?
If I fall again, will you say goodbye? Yeah
Say goodbye? Yeah
If I'm running from you
, the lyrics of "Running From You" by Saving Abel explore the complexities of leaving someone behind, and the conflicting emotions that come with doing so. The song tells the story of a person who has decided to leave a significant other, but is torn between the desire to be free and the fear of being alone. The lyrics are full of regret, uncertainty and longing, as the singer tries to come to terms with his decision.
The verses paint a picture of a person who is haunted by the memory of his lover, and who can't help but look back at what he has left behind. He hopes that someday he'll be able to return, but knows deep down that he's only using that as an excuse to run away. The chorus emphasizes the point, as the singer asks the person he's leaving behind if they will follow him, even as he tries to get as far away as possible. He recognizes that he's running away from his own feelings, but still can't shake the urge to leave.
Overall, "Running From You" is a poignant song about the difficulties of saying goodbye to someone you care about, even when it's necessary. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of being honest with yourself and those you love, even when it hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
I say goodbye to the rear view mirror as a silhouette fades of you
Leaving behind memories of you as I drive into the future
Well, I hope you think that I'll be back someday
I hope you don't expect me to stay forever
Someday I'll only be back just to leave you again
I'll return for a short while, but inevitably will have to leave again
And ooh, I've only come back just to leave you again and again
My pattern is to return and leave repeatedly, even though it hurts both of us
I guess I'm made for leaving
Leaving comes naturally to me, it's just who I am
I'm running from you, can I get any further away?
I'm doing everything I can to distance myself from you
It feels like the first time I've been alone
Without you, it's like I'm alone in the world for the very first time
If I'm running from you will you follow me down to the end?
If I keep running, will you chase after me until the very end?
If I fall again, will you say goodbye?
If I make the same mistakes and end up hurting both of us again, will you finally say goodbye?
I pulled into this town and I'm knocking on your door
I returned to this place and I'm hoping to see you again
Before the morning sun sets on my face
I want to see you before the day is over and the sun sets
As I'm staring at your face today
Looking at your face again, I'm reminded of all the reasons why I want to leave
If I stay, you got to understand
If I choose to stay, you need to know that it's my decision to make
It's my authority, I can leave if I want, I'm my own man
I have the power to choose when to stay or leave, I'm in control of my own life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JARED WEEKS, JASON TODD NULL, SKIDD MILLS, TJ HARRIS
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