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
She Got Over Me
Saving Abel Lyrics
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Guess this is what love's all about
I missed on Monday, a terrible Tuesday
Maybe someday I can work it out
But here we go again
It's finally sinking in
But I'm not giving up
I don't know what I'm thinking
She got over me
That's no way to love
When you start adding up
I guess I must be dreaming
She got over me
Whoa, I'm over this feeling
Yes, I'll admit it's hard to handle it
I stood my ground, anything goes now
Yet I'll never let it get me down
Maybe someday I can work it out
Well I lost myself again
Whoa, it's finally sinking in
That's just my kind of luck
But I'm not giving up
I don't know what I'm thinking
She got over me
That's no way to love
When you start adding up
I guess I must be dreaming
She got over me
Whoa, I'm over this feeling
Are you staring at the ceiling?
Are you counting all the stars?
Knowing I'm there in your heart
All's fair in love and war
You'll find your way
Thanks for the battle scars
That's just my kind of luck
But I'm not giving up
I don't know what I'm thinking
She got over me
That's no way to love
When you start adding up
I guess I must be dreaming
She got over me
She got over me
Oh, I'm over this feeling, yeah
She got over me
The lyrics to Saving Abel's song "She Got Over Me" speak to the emotions of a person who has lost a significant other and is struggling to move on. The use of the phrase "a little heartache goes a long way" sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer reflects on the love he once had and how he is dealing with the aftermath of the breakup.
The following lines "That's just my kind of luck but I'm not giving up" highlights the fighter attitude of the singer, refusing to let grief consume him. While "I don't know what I'm thinking, she got over me" links to the feeling of betrayal that often follows a breakup. The lyrics also suggest that it may take some time for the singer to come to terms with the situation and possibly even work things out with his ex-partner someday.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be that heartbreak is a natural part of love, and while it may cause pain and confusion, it doesn't have to defeat a person.
Line by Line Meaning
A little heartache goes a long way
Small moments of sadness can have a significant impact on one's life
Guess this is what love's all about
Heartbreak is a part of the experience of love
I missed on Monday, a terrible Tuesday
Things went wrong and life became difficult
Maybe someday I can work it out
There is hope for the future and things may improve
But here we go again
A cycle of heartbreak and disappointment
It's finally sinking in
Realization of the gravity of the situation
That's just my kind of luck
Feeling that misfortune follows one's actions
But I'm not giving up
Determined to keep going despite setbacks
I don't know what I'm thinking
Unclear about how to proceed or make sense of things
She got over me
The subject of the song was left behind by their partner
That's no way to love
Losing love is not the ideal situation
When you start adding up
Things become worse as more problems pile up
I guess I must be dreaming
The situation seems unreal or difficult to accept
Whoa, I'm over this feeling
Tired of the pain and heartbreak
Yes, I'll admit it's hard to handle it
Acknowledging the difficulty of the situation
I stood my ground, anything goes now
Attempting to be strong in the face of adversity
Yet I'll never let it get me down
Refusing to give up despite hardship
Are you staring at the ceiling?
Wondering how the other person is handling the situation
Are you counting all the stars?
Longing for the other person's attention or affection
Knowing I'm there in your heart
Believing that the other person still holds feelings for the subject of the song
All's fair in love and war
The challenge of love can lead to difficult or even harmful actions
You'll find your way
Believing that the other person will eventually figure things out
Thanks for the battle scars
Grateful for the rough experience despite the heartbreak
She got over me
Repeating the central message of the song
Oh, I'm over this feeling
Expressing exhaustion with the situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JARED WEEKS, JASON TODD NULL, KEITH JOSEPH WALLEN, SKIDD MILLS
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