Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Maroon :: Red
2.Save :: Bank
3.Smithereens :: Smashed
4.Conversation :: Chit-chat
5.Visual :: Seeing
6.Experience :: Live through
7.Steady :: as a rock
8.Wives :: Henry the 8th
9.Glass :: Water
10.String :: Ball of