Save Your Scissors

City and Colour

About Save Your Scissors

"Save Your Scissors" is the first single from City and Colour's debut album Sometimes, released in 2005. The song features Dallas Green's vocals and guitar, without accompaniment.


Year:
2007
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So go on
And I will refrain
And I'll keep on running this never ending race
maybe next time will be the right time
and maybe next time will be your time

So save your scissors
For someone else's skin
My surface is so tough
I don't think the blade will dig in
Save your strength
Save your wasted time
There's no way that I want you to be left behind
Go on save your scissors
Save your scissors

So why does it always seem
That every time I turn around
Somebody falls in love with me
This has never been my soul intention
And I have never claimed to have patents on such inventions

Just save your scissors
For someone else's skin
My surface is so tough
I don't think the blade will dig in
Save your strength
Save your wasted time
There's no way that I want you to be left behind
Go on save your scissors
Save your scissors

There is something that I must confess to you tonight
To you tonight
And that is I expect nothing less from you tonight
From you tonight

Go on save your scissors
Save your scissors
Save your scissors

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City and Colour

City and Colour is the recording alias for Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green, who was also the guitarist and vocalist of the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. He plays melodic acoustic and folk music and is often accompanied by a rotating number of Canadian indie rock musicians, such as Daniel Romano and Spencer Burton of Attack in Black. The name City and Colour comes from his own name: Dallas, a city, and Green, a colour. His reasoning for the name was that he felt queasy "putting the album out under the name Dallas Green". Green said that he had been writing material since he was around the age of 14. Regarding the songs released on his first album, Sometimes, Green said that he had been writing material for it as early as when he w… more »

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Written by: Dallas Green

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Save Your Scissors" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter City and Colour, which is the recording alias for Dallas Green. It was included in his debut album "Sometimes," originally released on November 1, 2005.
Song Meaning
According to Dallas Green, "Save Your Scissors" is about telling someone to stop trying so hard to fix things that can't be fixed. The metaphoric phrase 'save your scissors' implies putting an end to the attempts of cutting and repairing something which is irreparable.
Music Video
The music video for "Save Your Scissors" depicts a tormented woman trying to cut various things, including a picture, a blouse, a lock of hair, and ultimately her own heart. The visual representation is consistent with the song theme emphasizing the futility of trying to fix certain things.
Popular Acclaim
Though Dallas Green was already known for his work with the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, "Save Your Scissors” helped him garner a whole new audience as a solo artist. The song is considered one of City and Colour’s most popular and well-recognized tracks.
Awards
In 2006, the song made Green a winner at the SOCAN Songwriting Prize—an annual competition that honours the best song written by 'emerging' songwriters over the past year, as voted by the public.
Radio Success
The song was first released as a single in 2006 and enjoyed considerable radio play especially in his home country, Canada. It was the number one song on the Canadian iTunes Store from March 30 to April 5, 2007.
Music Charts
"Save Your Scissors" peaked at number 26 on the Canadian Hot 100 charts, marking a significant achievement for City and Colour.
Live Performances
The song has been a regular feature in Dallas Green's live sets since its release and is often met with audience sing-alongs during performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Legacy
15 years after its release, "Save Your Scissors" continues to be recognized as a fan favourite and an important part of City and Colour's discography.
Cover Versions
A number of artists and fans alike have covered "Save Your Scissors" on various platforms, contributing to its ongoing popularity.

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