The Freddy Jones band was formed in 1992 by Wayne Healy and Marty Lloyd, tw… Read Full Bio ↴The Freddy Jones band was formed in 1992 by Wayne Healy and Marty Lloyd, two Loyola University dropouts from Chicago. They self-released their first album, which was later repackaged and released on Capricorn Records in 1994 after scoring a local radio hit with "In a Daydream". They continued to build a fanbase both in the Midwest US and nationwide through tours of colleges. Several on Capricorn followed, and 1995's North Ave. Wake-Up Call and 1997's Lucid both attracted some radio airplay (with the songs "Waitress" and "Mystic Buzz") as well as cracking the upper echelons of the Billboard charts. In 1998, bassist Jim Bonaccorsi and guitar/vocalist Ron Bonaccorsi left the band and were replaced with bassist Mark Murphy. The band went on hiatus in 2001 but returned in 2006, doing shows in Chicago, Milwaukee and other Midwestern cities. In 2015 the band produced its first new album in years, "Never Change", which commanded radio play in Chicago and other major markets.

Crosscut Saw
The Freddy Jones Band Lyrics

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I'm a crosscut saw, just drag me 'cross your log
I'm a crosscut saw, just drag me 'cross your log
I cut your wood so easy for you
You can't help but say, hot dog

Some call me wood choppin' Sam
Some call me wood cuttin' Ben
Last girl I cut the wood for, want me back again

I'm a crosscut saw, just drag me 'cross your log
I cut your wood so easy for you
You can't help but say, hot dog

I've got a double bladed axe that really cuts good
I'm a crosscut saw, just bury me in the wood

I'm a crosscut saw, just drag me 'cross your log

I cut your wood so easy for you
You can't help but say, hot dog

Overall Meaning

The Freddy Jones Band's song "Crosscut Saw" is a playful and humorous ode to a tool that was once an essential instrument for logging and woodcutting. The lyrics depict the crosscut saw as a reliable and efficient tool that can easily cut through logs without much effort. The singer in the song personifies the saw itself, claiming to be the saw and inviting the listener to drag him across their logs. The repetition of the line "I cut your wood so easy for you / You can't help but say, hot dog" reinforces the idea that using a crosscut saw is an effortless and satisfying experience.

The song also contains a bit of playful boasting by the singer, who claims to be known as "wood choppin' Sam" and "wood cuttin' Ben." The final line of the second verse, "Last girl I cut the wood for, want me back again," adds to the playful tone of the song and suggests that the ease and efficiency of using a crosscut saw might be attractive to potential romantic interests.

Overall, "Crosscut Saw" is a lighthearted love song to a once-essential tool, celebrating its reliability and efficiency while also playfully boasting about its prowess and attraction to potential partners.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a crosscut saw, just drag me 'cross your log
I am a tool used for cutting wood. All you need to do is drag me across the surface of the log.

I cut your wood so easy for you
I effortlessly carve through the wood, making the task of cutting it incredibly easy for you.

You can't help but say, hot dog
The result of my powerful performance is so impressive that you can't help expressing your excitement about it.

Some call me wood choppin' Sam
Some people refer to me as Sam because of my expertise in chopping wood.

Some call me wood cuttin' Ben
Others call me Ben because of my ability to cut wood with precision.

Last girl I cut the wood for, want me back again
The last person I provided my services to was so satisfied with my work that they want to hire me again.

I've got a double bladed axe that really cuts good
I possess an exceptionally sharp double-bladed axe that is highly effective at cutting through wood.

I'm a crosscut saw, just bury me in the wood
I am perfectly suited for the task of cutting through large piles of wood. Just bury me in the wood and I'll do the rest.

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