L.E.S. Artistes
Santigold
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What I'm searching for To tell it straight, I'm trying to build a wall Walking by myself Down avenues that reek of time to kill If you see me keep going Be a pass by waver Build me up, bring me down Just leave me out you name dropper Stop trying to catch my eye I see you good you forced faker Just make it easy You're my enemy you fast talker I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe What am I here for I left my home to disappear is all I'm here for myself Not to know you I don't need no one else Fit in so good the hope is that you cannot see me later You don't know me I am an introvert an excavator I'm duckin' out for now A face in dodgy elevators Creep up and suddenly I found myself An innovator I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe Change, change, change, I want to get up out of my skin Tell you what If I can shake it I'm 'a make this Something worth dreaming of
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Written by: Santi White, John Graham Hill
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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7 facts about this song
Release Facts"L.E.S. Artistes" was one of the first songs released by Santigold, an American singer.
- The song was released in March 2008 as the lead single from her eponymous debut studio album.
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Chart FactsDespite being her debut single, "L.E.S. Artistes" peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales.
- The song reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of her highest-charting songs till date.
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Production FactsThe track was produced by John Hill and Disco D, both of whom also co-wrote the song with Santigold.
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Music Video Facts"L.E.S. Artistes" music video was directed by Nima Nourizadeh.
- The video conceptualizes the lyrics of the song and features Santigold being attacked by playfully surreal threats, portraying the artist's struggle with expectations and criticism.
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Meaning FactsThe title stands for 'Lower East Side Artistes' and hints at a semi-autobiographical approach, as it references the neighborhood in Manhattan where Santigold resided.
- Santigold explained in interviews that the song was about moving to New York City and coming of age amidst the vibrant scene of artists and creators there.
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Recognition Facts"L.E.S. Artistes" was listed at number 2 on Rolling Stone's '100 Best Songs of 2008'.
- It was also ranked at number 68 on Rolling Stone's '100 Best Songs of the 2000s'.
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Cover Version FactsThe song was successfully covered by singer and songwriter Lily Allen during her BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge session in 2009.
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