This song is about a man who loves all different types of people and has to have them all. Lead singer A/J said he wrote this song after having an argument with a “lady friend” who said that everyone was his type.
Two music videos were made for "My Type". The first video was released on January 20, 2014, to coincide with the release of the song's 7" vinyl release. Directed by Sam Winkler, it features lead singer A. J. Jackson in a clip filmed at an Italian discoteca with Raffaella Carrà.
The second video was released on June 12 and was directed by Jackson. This version takes place at a 1970s-themed house party attended by the band members and several other characters. As a news helicopter circles overhead, the characters experience sexual tension, eventually creating a wild, orgy-like atmosphere. Jackson described the video as "early '70s cigarette ads and New York street photography." and said "We didn't want it to be a period piece. Obviously, it's not if you watch it. It's not accurate to any time. Hopefully by not being accurate to any time, it serves all time—retrofuturism".
Saint Motel made their late night TV debut on the Late Late Show, where they played this song. Greg Irwin admitted to Billboard magazine that the foursome were intimidated by one of the audience members, a certain Dave Grohl, who was a last-minute guest on the show. "It was like the sun," he said. "Don't look at it!!"
The song featured on the soundtrack of the "Paper Towns" movie. A/J Jackson told The Huffington Post: "We're very fortunate to be on any movie soundtrack, especially this one, because it has such a good reputation for cool music."
My Type
Saint Motel Lyrics
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Love comes wearing disguises
How to go about and choose?
Break it down by shapes and sizes
I'm a man who's got very specific taste
You-you-you're just my type
Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
I think it's time that we get leaving
You-you-you're just my type
When there's loving in the air
Don't fight it, just keep breathing
I can't help myself but stare
Double check for double meanings
I'm a man who's got very specific taste
You-you-you're just my type
Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
You-you-you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You-you-you're just my type
You-you-you're just my type
Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
You-you-you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You-you-you're just my type
The lyrics to Saint Motel's song "My Type" are about a man who has very specific taste in women and how he's found the perfect match. The song begins by encouraging the listener to take a look around the room and see love in its hidden forms. The man decides to break down his love interests by shape and size, which suggests that he has a particular physical preference, possibly emphasizing the superficial nature of his attraction.
The lyrics then repeat the chorus, reiterating that the woman in question has a pulse and is breathing, and therefore meets his basic requirements. He can't help but stare and double check for double meanings, suggesting a somewhat paranoid or obsessive nature. The repetition of the chorus and the use of the phrase "you're just my type" emphasizes the man's strong sense of confidence and attraction.
Overall, the lyrics to "My Type" convey a sense of playful attraction, while also highlighting the superficiality and possibly problematic nature of the man's specific taste. The song has been widely popular since its release in 2014 and has been featured in various television shows, films, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
And take a look around the room
Observing the environment and assessing the situation.
Love comes wearing disguises
Love can be presented in various forms and appearances.
How to go about and choose?
Finding the perfect match can be a challenging task.
Break it down by shapes and sizes
Evaluating potential partners based on their physical attributes.
I'm a man who's got very specific taste
The artist has distinct preferences when it comes to romantic interests.
You-you-you're just my type
The singer has found someone who fits their ideal type.
Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
The minimum requirements for being the singer's type are being alive and having a heartbeat.
I think it's time that we get leaving
The artist wants to leave the current location with their new romantic interest.
When there's loving in the air
When there's an opportunity for love to bloom.
Don't fight it, just keep breathing
The artist advises to not resist the possibility of love and to keep living life.
I can't help myself but stare
The singer is captivated by their romantic interest.
Double check for double meanings
The artist is cautious and wants to ensure that their feelings are reciprocated.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Greg Erwin, Dak Lerdamornpong, Aaron Sharp, Alexander Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LETRA:
Take a look around the room
Love comes wearing disguises
How to go about and choose
Break it down by shapes and sizes
I'm a man who's got very specific taste
You're, you're, you're just my type
You got a pulse and you are breathing
You're, you're, you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You're, you're, you're just my type
When there's loving in the air
Don't fight it just keep breathing
I can't help myself but stare
Double check for double meanings
I'm a man who's got very specific taste
You're, you're, you're just my type
You got a pulse and you are breathing
You're, you're, you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You're, you're, you're just my type
You're, you're, you're just my type
You got a pulse and you are breathing
You're, you're, you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You're, you're, you're just my type
@Zzzlaw
Take a look around the room
Love comes wearing disguises
How to go about and choose?
Break it down by shapes and sizes
I'm a man who's got very specific taste
You-you-you're just my type
Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
You-you-you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You-you-you're just my type
When there's loving in the air
Don't fight it, just keep breathing
I can't help myself but stare
Double check for double meanings
I'm a man who's got very specific taste
You-you-you're just my type
Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
You-you-you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You-you-you're just my type
You-you-you're just my type
Oh, you got a pulse and you are breathing
You-you-you're just my type
I think it's time that we get leaving
You-you-you're just my type
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German quiz show "Wer weiß denn sowas?" uses this.
@aliakbar2678
"Very specific taste"
later
"You've got a pulse and you are breathing, you're just my type"
@sodapop2804
he doesn't like dead girls bruh that's specific tastes
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Holy fuck👆🙀
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Ali Akbar also that’s the genius of the song lyrics. The irony. Duh.