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Sawzall by BANKS
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BANKSProduced by
Buddy RossAbout
In “Sawzall,” BANKS reflects on a past relationship, realizing her partner was depressed for most of the time they were together.
The title is taken from a particular brand of reciprocating saw which she explains in the Editor’s Notes of her Apple Music page:
A sawzall is actually a tool. It’s a s...
Sawzall Lyrics
[Intro]
That's pretty
[Verse 1]
I go over every word you said to me
Every single syllable I could repeat
Certified to scuba dive in my memory
Why didn’t you tell me how you felt that day?
How was I supposed to know? I can't mind read
How was I supposed to see? It was underneath
[Chorus]
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back, I see the meaning
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn’t you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you mean?)
(I told you I'm sorry, I know you are)
[Verse 2]
Shoulda read into you drifting from your friends
But you were the apple of both of my eyes
So I couldn't see the signs, baby, I was blind
Miss being self-conscious while you laughed at me
Said it was embarrassing, but secretly
It made me feel special when I saw you smile 'cause of me
[Chorus]
Caught you singing from the ceiling
I thought that meant you were healing
Looking back I see the meaning wish I asked more
I didn't notice the teething
Why didn't you say you need me?
(Why don't you say what you mean?)
(I told you I’m sorry)
[Bridge]
I donate my love
I donate my
I do-, I donate my love
[Outro]
I gave you nothing
I understand, I understand
I gave you nothing
Sawzall Q&A
Who wrote Sawzall's ?
Sawzall was written by BANKS & Buddy Ross.
Who produced Sawzall's ?
Sawzall was produced by Buddy Ross.
What did BANKS say about "Sawzall"?
In an interview with Harpers Bazaar, Banks said:
Songs like “Sawzall” and “What About Love”;—they feel to me like they come from this really pure place, when you’re really bright-eyed and young, before you’ve gone through stuff. It’s not that you’re naïve, but you haven’t been hurt yet, so you view...