Family Force 5 - Chainsaw Lyrics
Lyrics
Yeah, they like the way I do this
When I crank it like a chainsaw
Yeah, they like the way I do this
When I crank it like a chainsaw
Full throttle heavy metal
Set the bar next level
Wasteland gettin' all janky
Soul Glow chainsaw
Lay in the cut with them elbows back
Engine smokin' just like this track
Shirt be soakin' from all this sweat
Catch my breath chainsaw
Now hear me roar
I'm an apex predator
From the sycamores, let's get skeletor
Chainsaw
Watch and learn, watch and learn
Get that thang crankin' yeah slash slash burn
Bows to the knees yeah crank it like a chainsaw
Bows to the knees yeah crank it like a chainsaw
Crank it crank it crank it back
Crank it crank it crank it back
Crank it like a chain, crank it like a chainsaw
Fresh flannel shirt, country bumpkin
Lumberjack your moves, a.k.a. Paul Bunyan
Run yun yun-yun-yun yun-yun-yun yun-yun
I make it run I make it run I make it run run
(Chainsaw)
Drop it drop it drop it down low
Chop it chop chop it chop, here we here we go
Beats so sharp that they're callin' me Jaws
I'm your boss, baby, crank it like a chainsaw
Chained out, head hunter
Cyberpunk yeah I'm a blade runner
Turned up automatic
Full tank, you ain't gotta think about it chainsaw
Drop it drop it drop it down low
Chop it chop chop it chop, here we here we go
Vroom vroom and you know it's goin' off
I'm yellin' timber, crank it like a (chainsaw)
Chainsaw
Yank it, crank it, swank it,
And you put it inside whatever you ride
Turn it all the way up and hear you crank it
Chopped the block no ginsu
Wilderness but I'm chivalrous
From Texas but no massacre
Unless it's a beat we killing it
Chopping down trees
Can't you see
Watch some things fall
Bows to my knees I mean
I crank it like a chainsaw
Do it to these trees
I'll see these things y'all
Burn it up now burn it down
Now let me see you Chainsaw
Video
Family Force 5 - Chainsaw Official Music Video (Feat. Tedashii)
Meaning & Inspiration
Family Force 5's "Chainsaw," released in 2013 as a single, explodes with an uninhibited energy that mirrors the raw power implied by its title. While the song's sonic landscape leans towards a high-octane, almost frenetic electro-rock, the true depth lies in its metaphorical application of the "chainsaw" to describe a powerful, unstoppable force. The narrative seems to center on a declaration of unbridled passion and capability, a willingness to aggressively tackle challenges and leave a significant impact. The repeated invocation of "cranking it like a chainsaw" is not merely a stylistic choice but a potent symbol of unleashed potential, a deliberate and impactful engagement with the world. This is a song about operating at full throttle, setting the bar exceptionally high, and not shying away from the intensity required to achieve greatness.
When examining the lyrical themes, we find echoes of a spiritual drive to be fully engaged in one's purpose. The imagery of being an "apex predator" and "slashing and burning" can be interpreted through the lens of spiritual warfare and the bold proclamation of faith. Just as a chainsaw carves through obstacles, a committed believer can cut through doubt and sin, bringing about transformation. This resonates with the Apostle Paul's encouragement in Philippians 3:13-14, where he speaks of forgetting what is behind and pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. The relentless energy of "Chainsaw" speaks to a similar determination to press forward with unwavering resolve. The "full throttle heavy metal" and "setting the bar next level" could also be seen as a call to present our best selves to God, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." The song's assertion that "I make it run I make it run I make it run" aligns with the divine empowerment that enables believers to accomplish great things, as stated in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." The raw, unpolished nature of the chainsaw metaphor can even be seen as a way to embrace our humanity, imperfections and all, in service to a higher calling, mirroring how God often uses the unlikely and the imperfect to achieve His purposes, as evidenced in stories like Gideon's or David's. The "chop it chop chop it chop" could represent the meticulous and deliberate work of sanctification, cutting away the sin in our lives to reveal a more refined and righteous character, a process often described in Scripture as a refining fire or pruning (Zechariah 13:9, John 15:2). Ultimately, "Chainsaw" offers a powerful anthem for those who embrace their God-given abilities and purpose with fierce dedication, operating with a transformative power that leaves no doubt about their presence and impact.