This song is all about cutting or “severing” the ties with someone after a breakup, which comes as a sort of relief as opposed to harboring negative feelings about the situation.
[Chorus]
Just sever that leash and release
Your freedom of speech
You just have to believe
Your deed will be received
Somehow, somewhere
You won’t be repaid with a blank stare
Let me know if you dare
[Post-Chorus 1]
There’s no one that could cure you like she does, she does
No one could leave you so alone
[Verse 1]
Here it goes, my vibe is holy, my eyes closed
Either I’m asleep or what I’m thinkin' is deep
Eventually I sigh though I kick the sheets
Try to piece together why I’m here
Nothing except my own damn eyes and ears
And then it severs so I listen to my heart always and ever
If it’s not good it might get better
If it’s not good it might just sever
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I tell you money, there’s other honey
You always show it but you don’t know it
Staring at the door thinking
About the mess you're in
In your couch sinking deep
Over the girl that’s gone
[Chorus]
Just sever that leash and release
Your freedom of speech
You just have to believe
Your deed will be received
Somehow, somewhere
You won’t be repaid with a blank stare
Let me know if you dare
[Post-Chorus]
Now all you think about her, drink about her in vain
But all else feels like you’re betraying
[Verse 2]
We’re wakin' it up face up and shakin' it up
We know of an extended field, this is the deal
We’re letting and getting the vibes that we want
Open up your heart and proceed to feel
Now you’re inchin' up to the summit never plummet, boot your system up
And then bail with the middle finger up
Why you so abrupt baby don’t be corrupt
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Standing in the club, playin the wall
That they’re not her is all
You think and that is true, but what else can you do?
Trying to turn back time or just tow the line
'Cause the space you’re in is no place like home
[Instrumental Outro]
Sever was written by Aaron “P-Nut” Willis & Doug “SA” Martinez & Nick Hexum.
Sever was produced by Hugh Padgham & Scotch Ralston & 311.