Save Your Scissors
City and Colour
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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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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.
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Song MeaningAccording 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Popular AcclaimThough 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.
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AwardsIn 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.
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Radio SuccessThe 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.
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Music Charts"Save Your Scissors" peaked at number 26 on the Canadian Hot 100 charts, marking a significant achievement for City and Colour.
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Live PerformancesThe 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.
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Legacy15 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.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists and fans alike have covered "Save Your Scissors" on various platforms, contributing to its ongoing popularity.
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