Family Force 5 - Crank It Like A 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 danky
Soul Glow (chainsaw)
Let it go with them elbows back
Engine smokin' like this track
Shirt's 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' baby, slash slash burn
Bows to the knees yeah crank it like a chainsaw
Crank it crank it crank it back
Crank it like a chain, crank it like a chainsaw
Fresh flannel shirt, country bumpkin
Lumberjackin 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)
Video
Family Force 5 - Chainsaw Official Music Video (Feat. Tedashii)
Meaning & Inspiration
Family Force 5's "Crank It Like a Chainsaw," featuring Tedashii, released in 2013, is a high-energy track that, beyond its infectious, high-octane sound, carries a powerful message rooted in a call to uninhibited and bold living. The song's central metaphor of a chainsaw is not merely about aggressive or disruptive action, but rather about a determined, purposeful, and impactful engagement with life. This relentless drive and "full throttle" approach can be understood through a lens of faith, mirroring the scriptural imperative to live with fervent devotion and to make one's mark for a higher purpose. The lyrics speak of setting "the bar next level" and being an "apex predator," which can be interpreted as a divine calling to excellence and spiritual leadership, akin to how the Apostle Paul urged believers in 1 Corinthians 10:31, "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." The "engine smokin'" and "shirt's soakin'" imagery reflects a dedication that expends significant energy, mirroring the zealous efforts of biblical figures who pursued righteousness with all their might, such as David dancing before the Lord with "all his strength" (2 Samuel 6:14). The repeated refrain to "crank it" can be seen as an encouragement to fully unleash one's God-given talents and passions, eschewing timidity for a courageous proclamation of faith and purpose. The verse describing a "country bumpkin" and "lumberjackin'" persona, while seemingly earthy, can represent humility and groundedness, yet still possessing a strength and readiness to work, much like the disciples who left their trades to follow Jesus, fully committed to His mission. The sharpness of the beats, compared to "Jaws," suggests the penetrating truth and impactful nature of the Gospel itself, a message that is not meant to be dulled or ignored but to cut through confusion and bring clarity. Furthermore, the "Chainsaw" can be interpreted as a tool for spiritual "lumberjacking"—clearing away the old, the stagnant, and the sinful to make way for growth and transformation in the Kingdom of God, a process of discernment and refinement that aligns with the teachings of Romans 12:2 to "not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." The song’s robust energy and the exhortation to "slash slash burn" are calls to actively participate in spiritual warfare and to relentlessly pursue God's will, always with the understanding that true power and impact come from Him, enabling believers to be "more than conquerors" (Romans 8:37) when they "crank it like a chainsaw" in His service.