Santa Monica
Everclear
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I am still living with your ghost Lonely and dreaming of the west coast I don't want to be your downtime I don't want to be your stupid game With my big black boots and an old suitcase I do believe I'll find myself a new place I don't want to be the bad guy I don't want do your sleepwalk dance anymore I just want to see some palm trees I will try and shake away this disease We can live beside the ocean Leave the fire behind Swim out past the breakers Watch the world die We can live beside the ocean Leave the fire behind Swim out past the breakers Watch the world die I am still dreaming of you face Hungry and hollow for all the things you took away I don't want to be your good time I don't want to be your fall-back crutch anymore I'll walk right out into a brand new day Insane and rising in my own weird way I don't want to be the bad guy I don't want to do your sleepwalk dance anymore I just want to feel some sunshine I just want to find some place to be alone We can live beside the ocean Leave the fire behind Swim out past the breakers Watch the world die We can live beside the ocean Leave the fire behind Swim out past the breakers Watch the world die We can live beside the ocean Leave the fire behind Swim out past the breakers Watch the world die We can live beside the ocean Leave the fire behind Swim out past the breakers Watch the world die Yeah watch the world die Yeah watch the world die Yeah watch the world die Yeah watch the world die
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Written by: Art Alexakis, Craig Montoya, Greg Eklund
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11 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Santa Monica" was released by Everclear in 1995 as a track in their second studio album, "Sparkle and Fade".
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Chart Performance"Santa Monica" achieved significant chart performance and is considered one of Everclear's most successful songs. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
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Distinct Music StyleThe song has a grunge sound, a sub-genre of rock music that emerged in the mid-1980s and became commercially successful in the 1990s. The lyrics and melody of "Santa Monica" have a subtle punk influence.
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Song MeaningLead vocalist Art Alexakis has explained that "Santa Monica" reflects his feelings of wanting to escape problems and run away to the West Coast of the United States.
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Radio EditsThe version of "Santa Monica" that was played on the radio edited out the line "we can live beside the ocean," due to possible suicide references.
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Popular Culture ReferencesThe song has been used in several popular culture media. It was featured in films such as "40 days and 40 Nights" and appeared in the video game "Rock Band 2".
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CompositionThe song was written by Everclear’s lead singer and guitarist, Art Alexakis. His experiences and perspectives greatly influenced the lyrics of the song.
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Lead Singer’s Personal HistoryArt Alexakis wrote this song as a reflection on his tumultuous early life. He had lived through drug addiction, his mother's suicide, and the dishonesty of the music industry.
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Concert Staple"Santa Monica" is a fan-favorite and a staple at Everclear's concerts. It often serves as the band's closing song.
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RecognitionIn 2009, it was named the 64th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Santa Monica" features the band playing the song on a beach, with interspersed clips of various people going about their daily lives. The video mirrors the song's themes of longing and dreaming for a better life.
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