Santa Monica

Savage Garden

About Santa Monica

"Santa Monica" is a song by Australian pop duo Savage Garden, released exclusively as a single in Japan, and taken from their self-titled debut album.


Year:
1997
3:34
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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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Savage Garden

Savage Garden was an Australian pop rock duo consisting of Darren Hayes as vocalist and Daniel Jones as instrumentalist. Formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1994, the duo achieved international success in late 1990s and early 2000s with the number-one hit singles "I Want You", "To the Moon and Back", "Truly Madly Deeply", "The Animal Song" and "I Knew I Loved You". Their two studio albums, Savage Garden and Affirmation reached number-one in Australia and peaked in the top ten in both the United Kingdom and United States. more »

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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.
Composition
The song was composed by Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones, members of the band as well as songwriters noted for its pop and rock elements.
Lyrics
"Santa Monica," contrary to its cheerful title, features lyrics that delve into themes of isolation and loneliness.
Album Success
While "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.
Performance Element
Despite not being featured as a single, "Santa Monica" was regularly performed live during their concert tours.
Band's Disbandment
This song was one of the last few they performed before their eventual disbandment in 2001.
Song Interpretation
The song's lyrics are often interpreted as a metaphor for a person's state of mind or a representation of their emotional state.
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.
Interesting Fact
Despite "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.
Fan Reception
The 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.
In Popular Culture
While "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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