“Salt Wound” by Asha Banks is a deeply emotional song about the lingering pain and emotional scars that remain after a complicated relationship. The song explores vulnerability, inner conflict, and the difficulty of moving on from past hurt. It highlights the tension between wanting connection and...
[Verse 1]
I don't mind this, the little silences
When you brush past, arms touch, we say nothing
Took a breath in, but it didn't go out
Second-guessing the second you'll figure me out
[Pre-Chorus]
But it's hardly right that I'm out of fight
[Chorus]
If it's gonna sting, let it sting till I die
Know you put the knife in, but twist it and try
If it's gonna sting, let it sting through a smile
It was too soon
Salt wound
[Verse 2]
Feel you walk in, and all of my senses
Muddle up, double-dutch, skipping over my words
Now we're talking, but it doesn't add up
Then it crawls in the crosshairs, who's holding the gun?
[Pre-Chorus]
But it's hardly right that I'm out of fight
[Chorus]
If it's gonna sting, let it sting till I die
Know you put the knife in, but twist it and try
If it's gonna sting, let it sting through a smile
It was too soon
If I'm gonna bleed, let it bleed from inside
If we're gonna talk, then I'll fake it
Don't look in my eyes
If I'm gonna bleed, let me get through the night
It was too soon
[Bridge]
I'm fine with forgiving if forgiving's forgetting the bruise
I've tried moving on, I guess I'm not that over you
As long as it's hidden, there's nothing that I can do
I've tried moving on, I guess I'm not that over you
[Chorus]
If it's gonna sting, let it sting till I die
Know you put the knife in, but twist it and try
If it's gonna sting, let it sting through a smile
It was too soon
If I'm gonna bleed, let it bleed from inside
If we're gonna talk, then I'll fake it
Don't look in my eyes
If I'm gonna bleed, let me get through the night
It was too soon
Salt wound
[Outro]
It was too soon
Saltwound was written by Asha Banks & Olivia Broadfield.
Saltwound was produced by Josh Bruce Williams.
Asha Banks released Saltwound on Fri Nov 14 2025.