Their debut EP, ForPl, was released in 2009. The band's first full-length album, Voyeur, was released in 2012.
Their second album, saintmotelevision, was released in 2016.
On October 16, 2019, the band released the EP The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 1, the first of two extended plays consisting of songs from their third album, The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, released June 25, 2021.
Daydream / Wetdream / Nightmare
Saint Motel Lyrics
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It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
Well, I can die a happy man
If I could be with you
Behind these eyes
I believe fantasies can come true
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
Find the time to be the man
That you like to talk to
In dreams, it seems that I can be
Anyone you want me to, oh
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
Love me, hold me
Find me, on the off-beat
Hold my hand
Say I'm your man
Take me down to the promised land
Oh, woah
Ah, ah
Oh, woah
Ah, ah
Sunlight
Moonbeams
Your hands inside my dreams
Hold me close
Never let go
Promised land, and away we go
Oh, woah
Ah, ah
Oh, woah
Ah, ah
Oh, woah
Ah, ah
Oh, woah
Ah, ah
Home is where the heart is
Down by the neighbor kids
Back where we use our given names
Sweet, sweet curiosity
Led me to this here street
Please don't make this go away
Don't
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Here, we can do as we please
Whoa, living free
Oh, take a day by day
Sweet, sweet curiosity
Led me to this here street
Please don't make this go away
Don't
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Don't
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Don't
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
The song "Daydream / Wetdream / Nightmare" by Saint Motel explores themes of desire, escapism, and fantasy. The repeated phrase "It's in the ions" suggests that these emotions and desires are deeply ingrained in our very being, tying us to our dreams and fantasies.
In the verses, the singer expresses a longing to be with someone, believing that fantasies can come true. They yearn to be the person the other likes to talk to and feel that in their dreams, they can be anyone the other person desires. This highlights the idea of escapism, using dreams as a way to explore different identities and fulfill desires that may not be possible in reality.
The chorus shifts to a more passionate tone, with the lines "Love me, hold me, find me, on the off-beat." Here, the singer is pleading for affection and closeness, wanting to be acknowledged and loved. The mention of sunlight, moonbeams, and dreams intensifies the idea of a dream-like state where anything is possible.
The final section of the song introduces the concept of home and longing for a sense of belonging. The line "Home is where the heart is, down by the neighbor kids" suggests a nostalgia for familiar surroundings and a desire for a simple, carefree existence. The repeated plea of "Don't wake up" reflects the fear of losing this dreamlike state and the desire to hold onto it as long as possible.
Overall, "Daydream / Wetdream / Nightmare" delves into the complexities of desire, fantasy, and the longing for connection and escapism.
Line by Line Meaning
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
The feeling or essence of the situation is all around, permeating everything
Well, I can die a happy man
I would be content and fulfilled if I had the chance to be with you
If I could be with you
If I had the opportunity to be in your presence and share a connection
Behind these eyes
Deep within me, in the depths of my soul
I believe fantasies can come true
I have faith that dreams and desires can manifest into reality
Find the time to be the man
Make an effort to embody the qualities and traits that you find appealing in me
That you like to talk to
The person whom you enjoy conversing with and find engaging
In dreams, it seems that I can be
During moments of slumber, it feels as if I can transform and become
Anyone you want me to, oh
Whomever you desire or imagine me to be, I am willing to embody for you
Love me, hold me
Express affection for me, and embrace me tightly
Find me, on the off-beat
Discover me in the unconventional or unexpected moments
Hold my hand
Grasp my hand firmly, indicating a desire for closeness and support
Say I'm your man
Declare that I am the one you choose and claim as your partner
Take me down to the promised land
Lead me to a place of happiness, fulfillment, and security
Sunlight
The warm, radiant light emitted by the sun
Moonbeams
The soft, gentle glow of moonlight
Your hands inside my dreams
Your touch and presence invades my fantasies and innermost desires
Hold me close
Embrace me tightly and without letting go
Never let go
Always remain by my side and never release your hold on me
Promised land, and away we go
A destination of paradise and together we embark on the journey
Home is where the heart is
The true essence of home lies within one's emotions and affections
Down by the neighbor kids
Near the children who live in the neighborhood
Back where we use our given names
Returning to a place where our true identities are recognized and acknowledged
Sweet, sweet curiosity
Innocent and pleasing desire to explore and discover
Led me to this here street
Curiosity guided me to this particular location
Please don't make this go away
I hope that this experience or connection doesn't fade or disappear
Here, we can do as we please
In this place, we have freedom to act and live according to our desires
Whoa, living free
Experiencing a sense of liberty and unrestricted living
Oh, take a day by day
Approaching life one step at a time, embracing the present moment
Don't wake up
Do not come out of the dreamlike state or illusion
Writer(s): Gregory Erwin, Alexander Jackson, Chonrak Lerdamornpong, Aaron Sharp
Contributed by Jordan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Usiel Martínez
Lyrics:
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
I could die a happy man if I could be with you
Behind this eyes, I believe fantasies can come true
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
Find the time to be the man that you like to talk to
In dreams it seems, I can be anyone you want me to
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
It's in the ions, ions, ions, ions
Love me, hold me
Find me, on the off-beat
Hold my hand, say I'm your man
Take me down to the promised land
Oohh Ohhhh
Oohh Ohhhh
Sunlight, moonbeams
Your hands inside my dreams
Hold me close, don't let go
The promised land, away we go
Oohh Ohhhh
Oohh Ohhhh
Oohh Ohhhh
Oohh Ohhhh
Home is where the heart is
Down by the neighbor kids
Back where we use our given names
Sweet, sweet curiosity
Led me to this here street
Please don't make this go away
Don't wake up, wake up, wake up
Here, we can do as we please
Ohhh living free
Oh take it day by day
Sweet, sweet curiosity
Led me to this here street
Please don't make this go away
Don't wake up, wake up, wake up
Don't wake up, wake up, wake up
Don't wake up, wake up, wake up
Nicole
I like to think that the man is really married to a mermaid, and the lines at the end are actually saying 'Wake up, wake up' because the fisherman is having a nightmare about his wife leaving him when in reality she's right there and loves him despite their differences. I'm also a big fan of happy endings lmao.
dingus pingus
I like this theory
Katerina Sedlackova
yeah, I understood it that way too! It's a song about dreams after all, it's quite logical to put a "it was all a dream" twist at the end :) I mean sure, there's the option of him only dreaming of a better reality at the end, but... I like happy endings
Nepeta
I like this too, happy ending please
sammi panini
Hate to be the guy that brings the negativity but I think this could be something like Inception: at the end, he thought he wakes up but the reality is he is dying and what we see is simply a figment of his imagination, conjured up by his brain as he is suffering from hypoxia, since he is thrown into the ocean and let to drown by his cheating wife. I think this might be the case as I think the mismatched detail at the end really hints at his brain losing grip on reality. In the Little Mermaid story, I think the mermaid had to switch from tail to leg to live on land. However, here, we see that his wife has a tail still, which does not make sense. Thus, this mismatch might be indicative of illogical thinking, which is prevalent in oxygen-deprived brains. That's my 1.5 cents, make of it what you will lol
Jason Jackson
@sammi panini yes that a real downer man for real
aheartfullofquestions
To me the song tells a story of a sailor who loves the sea and his wife. The sea returns his love but his wife doesn't and in fact cheats on him with another man. When the sailor returns to his house, he sees the two together and in his anger attacks the man, but his wife knocks him out and then together, the sailor's wife and her lover dump him in the sea. The sailor has always loved the sea, and the sea has loved him, so she gives him another chance at life, another chance at love. He is reborn now with someone he loves, and someone who loves him back, ie the mermaid.
It's a really beautiful song...
pennypay1
It really is beautiful, and I read an article about the video's animator, Sidsel Sorensen. While she didn't explain what happens after the husband gets home unexpectedly, she did say that St Motel were really pleasant to work with and that the song's lyrics were open for interpretation. She wanted a sea theme, and she built one around Fano Island and the fishermen and their wives. The husbands were often at sea for long periods, earning a living, and some of the wives had 'company' then. They often had the pair of dog statues in the window, and based on how these were positioned, a lover would know if the husband was away at sea or not.
aheartfullofquestions
@pennypay1 that is quite interesting...
gregothy
Right at the end, in the sea, he opens his eyes on the word "home"