Hobart Paving
Saint Etienne
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I heard she drove the silvery sports car Along the empty streets last night Hanging around With hair-dos like mine No I haven't seen the kids for some time Picked up her shoes from the red brick stairway Just like a harpsichordist she moves And back upstairs at half past two With a paper folded outside the loo Rain falls like Elvis' tears Oh no, no sugar tonight Out on the high street Dim all the lights and Cry coloured tears again And baby Don't forget to catch me Don't forget to catch me Don't forget to catch me Hobart paving, don't you think that it's time? On this platform with the drizzle in my eyes And baby Don't forget to catch me Don't forget to catch me Don't forget to catch me Hobart paving, don't you think that it's time? The ticket's in my hand, the train pulls down the line Rain falls like Elvis' tears Oh no, no sugar Out on the high street Dim all the lights and Cry coloured tears... And baby Don't forget to catch me Don't forget to catch me Don't forget to catch me Hobart paving, don't you think that it's time? On this platform with the drizzle in my eyes (Oh no no sugar tonight) don't forget to catch me (Oh no no sugar tonight) don't forget to catch me (Oh no no sugar tonight) don't forget to catch me Don't forget to catch me
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Written by: BOB STANLEY, PETER STEWART WIGGS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Lyrical Theme"Hobart Paving" is unique as it alludes to a real place – a company specialized in paving set in Hobart, which is a suburb in South London.
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Release DateSaint Etienne, a British group, originally released the song "Hobart Paving" on March 29, 1993.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hobart Paving" has an interesting setting and plot where the band explores a deserted town full of teddy bears and other toys.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved success in the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 23, demonstrating its commercial success.
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Awards"Hobart Paving" was honored with the prestigious Ivor Novello award for 'Best Contemporary Song' in 1994.
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GenreThe genre of the song is indie pop, infusing electronic pop with indie sensibilities.
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Album AssociationThis iconic track appears on the band’s second studio album, 'So Tough' (1993).
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Double A-side"Hobart Paving" was released as a double A-side single with "Who Do You Think You Are".
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics reminisce about late-night drives, reflecting on the loneliness of the city at dawn, which has been highly praised by critics for its evocative nature.
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Band LineupThe composition of the song features the vocals of Sarah Cracknell, who is one of the three members of Saint Etienne, along with Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs.
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Cover ArtThe cover for the "Hobart Paving / Who Do You Think You Are" single features cartoon-like images, adding a quirky touch.
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Live Performances"Hobart Paving" is regularly included in the setlist of Saint Etienne's live performances, being a crowd favourite.
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