Santa Monica
Savage Garden
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In Santa Monica in the winter time The lazy streets so undemanding I walk into the crowd In Santa Monica you get your coffee from The coolest places on the promenade Where people dress just so Beauty so unavoidable Everywhere you turn It's there I sit and wonder what am I doing here? But on the telephone line I am anyone I am anything I want to be I could be a supermodel or Norman Mailer And you wouldn't know the difference Or would you? In Santa Monica, all the people got Modern names Like Jake or Mandy And modern bodies too In Santa Monica, on the boulevard, You'll have to dodge those in-line skaters Or they'll knock you down I never felt so lonely, Never felt so out of place I never wanted something more than this But on the telephone line I am anyone I am anything I want to be I could be a supermodel or Norman Mailer And you wouldn't know the difference On the telephone line, I am any height I am any age I want to be I could be a caped crusader, or Space invader And you would know the difference Or would you?
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Written by: DANIEL JONES, DARREN HAYES
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11 facts about this song
Background"Santa Monica" is a song by Australian pop rock band Savage Garden, from their self-titled debut album released in 1997.
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CompositionThe song was composed by Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones, members of the band as well as songwriters noted for its pop and rock elements.
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Lyrics"Santa Monica," contrary to its cheerful title, features lyrics that delve into themes of isolation and loneliness.
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Album SuccessWhile "Santa Monica" was not released as a single, the Savage Garden album it was included on was extremely successful. It reached multi-platinum status in several countries including their home country, Australia and the United States.
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Performance ElementDespite not being featured as a single, "Santa Monica" was regularly performed live during their concert tours.
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Band's DisbandmentThis song was one of the last few they performed before their eventual disbandment in 2001.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics are often interpreted as a metaphor for a person's state of mind or a representation of their emotional state.
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Music Style"Santa Monica" includes elements of electronica, a music genre that utilizes electronic instruments, and was slightly different from the band's typical pop-rock sound.
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Interesting FactDespite "Santa Monica" being about loneliness and an internal struggle, it was named after the Californian city known for its beach and sunny weather, typically associated with fun and relaxation.
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Fan ReceptionThe song has been praised by fans for its emotive lyrics and the band's ability to tell a story through their music. This has led to it being cited as one of the fan-favorite non-single songs by Savage Garden.
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In Popular CultureWhile "Santa Monica" hasn't been prominently featured in movies or TV shows, it retains a cult following and is still played and enjoyed by many, despite the band's disbandment two decades ago.
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