El Salvador

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About El Salvador

"El Salvador" is a song by the British rock band Athlete and was the lead track on their 2003 debut album, Vehicles and Animals. It was released 24 March 2003 as the fourth single from the album, charting at #31 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2003 in British music).


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2009
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It's time to tear this place down
I've got the last gig on my mind
Not seen my friends in ages
Have I been left behind?

It's time to figure out why
I find myself in custody
With each and every question
Words come so easily

Fly to El Salvador
I don't know why and I don't know what for
I've seen the picture for myself
Where did that label go?
I tried it out but it didn't work so
I'll choose the picture for myself

It's time to start all over
Take only one thing spare to wear
Head for the check-in lights and get up into the air
It's time to take new measures
Someone will put us up tonight
Far from our place of rest
I've almost got you in sight

Fly to El Salvador
I don't know why and I don't know what for
I've seen the picture for myself
Where did that label go?
I tried it out but it didn't work so
I'll choose the picture for myself

First class and big hotels
[i can't quite put my finger on it]
Videos and global sales
[i can't quite put my finger on it]
Free drinks that you pay yourself
[i can't quite put my finger on it]

Fly to El Salvador
I don't know why and I don't know what for
I've seen the picture for myself
Where did that label go?
I tried it out but it didn't work so
I'll choose the picture for myself

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Athlete

Athlete are an English indie rock band formed in Deptford, London, comprising Joel Pott (lead vocals and guitar), Carey Willetts (bass and backing vocals), Stephen Roberts (drums and backing vocals) and Tim Wanstall (keyboards and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: CAREY SUTHON WILLETTS, JOEL LASLETT POTT, STEVEN ALEXANDER ROBERTS, TIMOTHY JOHN WANSTALL

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"El Salvador" was released as the lead single from Athlete's debut studio album titled "Vehicles & Animals" on March 3rd, 2003.
Chart Success
The song successfully peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the most popular Athlete songs.
Songwriting & Production
All the band members of Athlete including Joel Pott, Carey Willets, Stephen Roberts, and Tim Wanstall contributed to the songwriting process of "El Salvador".
Music Video
An official music video of "El Salvador" was also released, and it marked the visual representation of Athlete's music on screen for the first time.
Music Style and Composition
Stylistically, "El Salvador" is typically classified as Indie Rock and Post-Britpop, with a catchy electronic rhythm and memorable lyrics.
Live Performances
This song became a staple in Athlete's live performances and was often used in their setlists during the early 2000s tours.
Lyric Interpretations
Although the exact meaning of "El Salvador" isn’t explicitly stated by the band members, it is often considered as a song about personal growth, self-discovery, and change, which are common themes in Athlete's music.
Mix version
The single version of "El Salvador" is slightly different from the version that appears on the album.
Cover Art
The artwork for the single "El Salvador" featured a colourful, abstract style that was indicative of Athlete's creative artistic direction for the "Vehicles & Animals" album.
Reception
"El Salvador" received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising its unique composition and the band's distinctive sound.

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