El Salvador
Athlete
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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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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.
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Chart SuccessThe song successfully peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the most popular Athlete songs.
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Songwriting & ProductionAll the band members of Athlete including Joel Pott, Carey Willets, Stephen Roberts, and Tim Wanstall contributed to the songwriting process of "El Salvador".
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Music VideoAn 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.
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Music Style and CompositionStylistically, "El Salvador" is typically classified as Indie Rock and Post-Britpop, with a catchy electronic rhythm and memorable lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThis song became a staple in Athlete's live performances and was often used in their setlists during the early 2000s tours.
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Lyric InterpretationsAlthough 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.
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Mix versionThe single version of "El Salvador" is slightly different from the version that appears on the album.
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Cover ArtThe 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.
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Reception"El Salvador" received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising its unique composition and the band's distinctive sound.
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