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.
For Elise
Saint Motel Lyrics
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When you get stuck
You're at the wall
Of the writer's block
You need a spark
A light in the dark
To get you out of your head
And into your heart
Taking a walk on the wild side
Something in the way she moves
Candle in the wind
And it's blowing everywhere we go
All these girls got something going on
Met in the club her name was Lola
Champagne tasting Coca-Cola
In the hands of my loving
My love does her good
All us boys need something, that they got
This one's for Elise
Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman
Candy Darling got it started with a song
This one's for Elise
The muses of the Greeks and Romans
Steal the immortal beloved of Beethoven
They all lit a spark and you know that they got it going
Shout out to the girl, over there, in my chair:
Whoa Elise, Norma Jean
Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started with a song
This one's for Elise
This one's for Elise, Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started
For Elise, Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started with a song
This one's for Elise
The lyrics of Saint Motel's song "For Elise" talk about a writer's block and how one needs an inspiration to take them out of their head and into their heart. The song mentions various women who have inspired great music, calling them muses. These women are Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd, Carole King, Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, and Candy Darling. The song praises them for being an inspiration to great music.
The song also talks about taking a walk on the wild side and experiencing something new. The lyrics mention meeting a girl Lola in a club who had champagne tasting Coca-Cola. The love of the singer does her good, and all the boys need something that these women have. The song culminates in the chorus where Elise, the inspiration for the song, is praised along with other muses.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's tough
When life gets hard
When you get stuck
When you're feeling blocked or uninspired
You're at the wall
You've hit a barrier or obstacle
Of the writer's block
A feeling of being unable to write or create
You need a spark
You need something to ignite your creativity
A light in the dark
A source of inspiration or guidance when things seem bleak
To get you out of your head
To stop overthinking and start feeling
And into your heart
To tap into your emotions and intuition
Taking a walk on the wild side
Embracing new experiences and taking risks
Something in the way she moves
Being drawn to someone's presence or energy
Candle in the wind
A fleeting or fragile moment
And it's blowing everywhere we go
Having a powerful impact on everything around us
All these girls got something going on
Acknowledging the strength and uniqueness of women
Met in the club her name was Lola
A specific encounter with a woman
Champagne tasting Coca-Cola
A mix of high and low culture
In the hands of my loving
Being in a caring and affectionate relationship
My love does her good
Being a positive influence on someone's life
All us boys need something, that they got
Recognizing the value of what women bring to the table
This one's for Elise
Dedicating this song to a specific person
Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Naming other influential women in music
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman
Naming other influential women in culture
Candy Darling got it started with a song
Referencing an early transgender icon and performer
The muses of the Greeks and Romans
Drawing inspiration from classical mythology
Steal the immortal beloved of Beethoven
Referencing Beethoven's famous love letter to an unknown recipient
They all lit a spark and you know that they got it going
Recognizing the influence of past muses and creative figures
Shout out to the girl, over there, in my chair:
Addressing someone specific who is present during the song's creation
Whoa Elise, Norma Jean
Referring to people by their first names
This one's for Elise
Reiterating the dedication to Elise
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEXANDER LEONARD I JACKSON, THOMAS EDWARD LEONARD
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Sabrina
All of the girls named in the chorus have actual songs written about them by other artists. So I made this list for context.
Elise: Beethoven - Für Elise
Norma Jean: Elton John - Candle In The Wind
Pattie Boyd: The Beatles - Something
Carole King: Neil Sedaka - Oh! Carole
Holly Woodlawn: Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side
Linda Eastman: Paul McCartney - My Love
Candy Darling: Daniel Ash - Candy Darling
Lola: The Kinks - Lola
Lola was brought up during a verse, but was brought up nonetheless. Also, Lola is a pretty good song you should listen to it. Have a nice day. 👌
Grace Clare
[Verse 1]
When it's tough
When you get stuck
You're at the wall
Of the writer's block
You need a spark
A light in the dark
To get you out of your head
And into your heart
[Verse 2]
Taking a walk on the wild side
Something in the way she moves
Candle in the wind
And it's blowing everywhere we go
All these girls got something going on
Oo-ooo-ooh
Met in the club her name was Lola
Champagne tasting Coca-Cola
In the hands of my love and oh-
My love does her good
All us boys need something, that they got
[Chorus]
This one's for Elise
Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King, Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started with a song
[Hook]
Oooh
This one's for Elise
Oooh
The muses of the Greeks and Romans
Steal the immortal beloved of Beethoven
They all lit a spark and you know that they got it going
Shout out to the girl, over there, in my chair:
[Chorus]
Whoa Elise, Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King, Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started with a song
[Hook]
Oooh
This one's for Elise
Oooh
[Piano Break]
[Chorus]
This one's for Elise, Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King, Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started
For Elise, Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King, Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started with a song
[Hook x5]
Barkat Dhanji
When it's tough
When you get stuck
You're at the wall
Of the writer's block
You need a spark
A light in the dark
To get you out of your head
And into your heart
Taking a walk on the wild side
Something in the way she moves
Candle in the wind
And it's blowing everywhere we go
All these girls got something going on
Met in the club her name was Lola
Champagne tasting Coca-Cola
In the hands of my loving
My love does her good
All us boys need something, that they got
This one's for Elise
Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman
Candy Darling got it started with a song
This one's for Elise
The muses of the Greeks and Romans
Steal the immortal beloved of Beethoven
They all lit a spark and you know that they got it going
Shout out to the girl, over there, in my chair:
Whoa Elise, Norma Jean
Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started with a song
This one's for Elise
This one's for Elise, Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started
For Elise, Norma Jean, Pattie Boyd and Carole King
Holly Woodlawn, Linda Eastman, Candy Darling got it started with a song
This one's for Elise
Sabrina
All of the girls named in the chorus have actual songs written about them by other artists. So I made this list for context.
Elise: Beethoven - Für Elise
Norma Jean: Elton John - Candle In The Wind
Pattie Boyd: The Beatles - Something
Carole King: Neil Sedaka - Oh! Carole
Holly Woodlawn: Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side
Linda Eastman: Paul McCartney - My Love
Candy Darling: Daniel Ash - Candy Darling
Lola: The Kinks - Lola
Lola was brought up during a verse, but was brought up nonetheless. Also, Lola is a pretty good song you should listen to it. Have a nice day. 👌
Erik A
br6nw5j Damn thanks for this
Girl in the Darkness
wow, thanks you! <3
R'mur
I think the whole first verse is quoted lines from all those songs. I just need to listen to it a few more times... purely for research, of course...
905-E Oswaldo Angel Santos
Wow
Veronika Horak
omg knowing the references makes the song so much better
Elyse Michelle
When the chorus hit I broke out into a huge grin. I love my name and I love this song.
saulo ramos
But it's "Elise", with Latin "i".
Tejas Devgekar
Fake news
saulo ramos
@Tejas Devgekar jajaja