Formed by Leo Moran and Davy Carton, members have included singer, guitarist, and mandolin player John "Turps" Burke; bass player Pearse Doherty; keyboard and accordion player Tony Lambert; keyboard player and guitarist Derek Murray; and drummers Padraig Stevens, John Donnelly, Jimi Higgins, and Fran Breen. The current line-up is Leo Moran (vocals, guitar), Davy Carton (vocals, guitar), Kevin Duffy (keyboards), Anthony Thistlethwaite (bass guitar, saxphone), and EÃmhÃn Craddock (drums).
There is a special place in rock 'n' roll mythology reserved for that rare phenomenon, the people's band. The Grateful Dead, The Faces, Status Quo and Bruce Springsteen during his years as leader of the E Street Band are examples which define the breed: performers who have established a special relationship with their audience irrespective of marketing budgets and media approval, and for whom the dictates of fashion are broadly meaningless. The Saw Doctors are the latest in this strangely noble line" - The Times
"One of the Great Live Bands"
Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2
"The Saw Doctors are the very definition of the people's band." - Q Magazine
"The band's formula can best be described as one part Creedence, one part Hootie, and one part Irish Historical Society" - Rolling Stone Magazine
"One of the world's most appealing roots rock outfits." - Washington Post
During 2010 the band played a number of music festival appearances, including playing at the 40th anniversary of the Glastonbury Festival. September 2010 saw the release of their seventh album, The Further Adventures of... The Saw Doctors.
In 2013 the band decided to quit touring .Three members (Moran, Thistlethwaite and O'Neill) have formed a band with fellow Galway musicians called The Cabin Collective. It is currently unknown whether the Saw Doctors will be returning from their break.
I Know I've Got Your Love
The Saw Doctors Lyrics
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Wash away the evidence of all that went before
And i don't know if our ancestors dwell somewhere up above
I don't know so many things but i know i've got your love
And i don't know what the future holds or what we leave behind
If in seven generations time history will be kind
I don't know if the things we learned will ever be enough
I don't know so many things but i know i've got your love
Two strangers finding tender love in the early morning light
I don't know if what we started was blessed by God above
I don't know so many things but i know i've got your love
The ways of teenage angels can live forever more
I never knew a love like yours could shake me to core
I don't know where we came from or where we'll all end up
I don't know so many things but i know i've got your love
I know i've got your love (x3)
In this song, The Saw Doctors express uncertainty about the future, the past, and the world itself. They admit that there are many things they do not know, such as whether the seas will rise or if history will be kind. However, the one thing they do know for sure is that they have each other's love, and that is enough to sustain them in the face of uncertainty.
The lyrics contain a sense of gratitude towards the person they love. The line "I don't know what made me smile across the room that night" implies that they are aware of the arbitrary nature of their meeting, and that they are grateful for it. This is reinforced by the line "I never knew a love like yours could shake me to core". The word "never" suggests that there is a sense of awe or surprise at the depth of their feelings.
Overall, the song is a reminder that love can be a source of comfort and stability even in times of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if the seas will rise way above the shores
I'm uncertain if the sea levels will drastically increase and wash away traces of our past.
Wash away the evidence of all that went before
It's possible that the flooding could wipe out all evidence of our previous actions.
And i don't know if our ancestors dwell somewhere up above
I'm unsure if our relatives who have passed away are in a better place.
I don't know so many things but i know i've got your love
There are a lot of things in life that I'm unsure about, but one thing I'm certain of is that I have your love.
And i don't know what the future holds or what we leave behind
I'm ignorant of what lies ahead, including the legacy we'll leave behind.
If in seven generations time history will be kind
It's unclear if future generations will view us favorably seven generations from now.
I don't know if the things we learned will ever be enough
It's uncertain if the knowledge we've acquired will be adequate in the long run.
I don't know what made me smile across the room that night
I'm uncertain what caused me to smile when I first saw you from afar that evening.
Two strangers finding tender love in the early morning light
Unexpectedly, we discovered a gentle and loving connection in the early morning hours despite initially being strangers.
I don't know if what we started was blessed by God above
It's unclear if our relationship was divinely blessed from the start.
The ways of teenage angels can live forever more
The behaviors of teenage angels are eternal, and our actions at that time will always hold significance.
I never knew a love like yours could shake me to core
I never imagined that a love such as yours could have such an intense impact on me.
I don't know where we came from or where we'll all end up
It's uncertain where we originated from and where we'll ultimately end up, whether it be individually or as a couple.
I know i've got your love (x3)
Even though many things in life are unknown, I'm positive that I have your love.
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rob Mclean
great song as always from the saw doctors
angela callan
this is gna be played at my wedding as 1st song brilliant x
devinesandra
Beautiful Song.............was our first dance! Your video does it justice!
Rob Mclean
love this song
David Kilner
this is so good in every way...
Tra Ban Photos
I love this song
michelle s
yes , you got my love , you know it ha ha ha ! my dear friend - thanks for share its wonderful stuff , warm and smiling xxxxx this band have been in my life a long time wow
Sharon Devine
michelle s
SawDocker
A Song for every feeling.Inspired by Two.Elaine and You.Thankyou Shel.Peace and Warmth,Light and Love.Paul xxx Hey! I'm Back
SawDocker
Thankyou so much Elaine.I am so Glad to be back.Two Wonderful Friends are the inspiration I need.You And Shelley. Onwards...I'm Back. Huggs and Smiles,Love Paul xxx