The band has released six albums since their formation: "Real Estate" (2009), "Days" (2011), "Atlas" (2014), "In Mind" (2017), "The Main Thing" (2020), and "Daniel" (2024).
Saturday
Real Estate Lyrics
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What about you?
Well you know, I already know that you were too
I will go on a screened-in porch on a rainstorm
I won't hold fast, you're waiting past onto no form
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
You may as well loosen your grip
But a stranger is living in your old house
What does when you were born still say about you?
It'd be best to jettison what you can't really do
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
The line you're hanging on is fraying
You may as well loosen your grip
The song Saturday by Real Estate explores themes of nostalgia and letting go. The opening line "I was born on a Saturday / What about you?" sets a tone of reminiscence and reflects on the personal significance of one's birth day. The following chorus of "Well you know, I already know that you were too" creates a sense of commonality and connection between the singer and the listener.
The second verse moves into an image of seeking refuge on a screened-in porch during a rainstorm. However, the line "I won't hold fast, you're waiting past onto no form" suggests a reluctance to cling to the past or fixed ideas of who we are. The subsequent lines provide a metaphorical warning about the dangers of resisting inevitable changes and the need to let go. The phrase "You may as well loosen your grip" highlights the futility of holding on to what is fading away.
The final verse references the idea of a stranger living in an old house and the question "What does when you were born still say about you?" This further challenges the notion of the self as static and fixed. The song ultimately encourages the listener to embrace the present moment and to accept the inevitability of change.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born on a Saturday
I entered this world on a weekend day
What about you?
Did your birth also occur on a Saturday?
Well you know, I already know that you were too
I'm confident that your birthday also falls on a Saturday
I will go on a screened-in porch on a rainstorm
During a rainy day I'll relax in a sheltered outdoor area
I won't hold fast, you're waiting past onto no form
I won't cling to the past, it's better to move on even if the future is uncertain
A strong current will sweep you downstream
Life can be unpredictable and may take you in unexpected directions
It would be best not to resist
Rather than fight against coinciding currents, it's better to go with the flow
The line you're hanging on is fraying
The situation that you're relying on is becoming unstable
You may as well loosen your grip
It's likely not worth holding onto something that may no longer be dependable
But a stranger is living in your old house
Someone you don't know now resides in a place you previously called home
What does when you were born still say about you?
How much does your birth date really affect who you are as a person?
It'd be best to jettison what you can't really do
It's wise to let go of unrealistic expectations and focus on achievable goals
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM BLEEKER, JULIAN ANTHONY LYNCH, MARTIN COURTNEY, MATTHEW DAVID KALLMAN, JACKSON POLLIS
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Kostas Vasilias
I was born on a Saturday
What about you?
Well you know, I already know that you were too
I will go on a screened-in porch on a rainstorm
I won't hold fast, you're waiting past onto no form
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
The line you're hanging on is fraying
You may as well loosen your grip
But a stranger is living in your old house
What does when you were born still say about you?
It'd be best to jettison what you can't really do
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
The line you're hanging on is fraying
You may as well loosen your grip
pkeod
I was born on a Saturday
What about you?
Well I know, I already know that you were too
I will go on a screened-in porch on a rainstorm
I won't hold fast, you're waiting past onto no form
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
The line you're hanging on is fraying
You may as well loosen your grip
But a stranger is living in your old house
What does when you were born still say about you?
It'd be best to jettison what you can't really do
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
The line you're hanging on is fraying
You may as well loosen your grip
Picture Picture
The tempo change is flawless, that somber mood the piano sets glides right beneath layers of bright guitars. Then martin tells us it's okay to give up fighting in that sweet voice of his. "you may as well loosen your grip." ...I think i will.
TarePanda
No need to pucker up buddy.
VapourTrail
the most underrated band in the world
Castle
Facts facts facts
Kostas Vasilias
I was born on a Saturday
What about you?
Well you know, I already know that you were too
I will go on a screened-in porch on a rainstorm
I won't hold fast, you're waiting past onto no form
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
The line you're hanging on is fraying
You may as well loosen your grip
But a stranger is living in your old house
What does when you were born still say about you?
It'd be best to jettison what you can't really do
A strong current will sweep you downstream
It would be best not to resist
The line you're hanging on is fraying
You may as well loosen your grip
Ruchit Negotia
The whole song is AMAZING, but the beginning and ending, in particular, is SOOO fucking good. The beginning starts with a nice piano melody. Where the ending is done with a sweet guitar solo (i think) that is so emotionally riveting. EASILY my favorite song of the album.
Sinewave
Reminds me of the slow steps I took to finally move on, and join the others in the fast-paced rhythm of real life.
Wicked Licker
I'm still trying to move on. Years together can't be forgotten within mere 6 months. It's hard, but I will make her a sweet memory, and nothing else.
Zamkneli kurwaa
Exactly fellas. Exactly
Phil T
Wise words I've never heard, until now