Saints
The Breeders
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I like all the different people I like sticky everywhere Look around, you bet I'll be there! Hot metal in the sun Pony in the air Sooey and saints at the fair Saints alive you're saying Walk in ... squares The hid are out, out for the year It's a lot of face A lot of crank air Eroding around here Summer's ready Summer is ready when you are I like all the different people I like every kind of fair In the crowd, you bet I'll be there! Walkin' around Going nowhere Seeing Sooey and saints at the fair Summer is ready when you are Summer is ready when you are Summer's ready Summer is ready when you are Summer's ready Summer is ready when you are It's a lot of face, crank air Summer's ready Summer is ready when you are
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Saints" is predominantly classified in the rock genre, with considerable elements of titled alternative rock and indie rock.
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Band FormationThe band 'The Breeders' was formed by Kim Deal, the bassist of the alternative rock band 'Pixies', and Tanya Donelly, guitarist of 'Throwing Muses'.
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AlbumThe song "Saints" is on 'The Breeders' second album, titled "Last Splash", which was released in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being a single, "Saints" gained considerable popularity and contributed to the overall success of the "Last Splash" album, which achieved Platinum status in 1993.
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Line-up Change"Last Splash", and consequently "Saints", witnessed a change in the band's line-up from the first album, with Kim's twin sister, Kelley Deal, and Jim Macpherson replacing Tanya Donelly, and the original drummer, respectively.
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Inspirational Role"Saints" along with the entire album, "Last Splash", played a major role in shaping the '90s alternative and indie rock sound.
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Live Performance"Saints" is a fan-favorite during the band's live performances, often receiving considerable audience response.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Saints" are subject to multiple interpretations, as is common with many of The Breeders' songs; they tend to use poetic and abstract lyrics.
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Record Label"Saints" was released under the record label "4AD", a British independent label known for representing alternative and indie bands.
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Song's ImpactThe album "Last Splash" and songs like "Saints" were crucial in establishing 'The Breeders' as a band separate from the 'Pixies' and contributed to the popularity of female-fronted rock bands in the '90s.
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