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.
Origami
Saint Motel Lyrics
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So dark and blue
A deeper-shaded hue
Come join me under
Free as can be
Here, everywhere
Hold me so close, you can feel my heartbeat
It got so damn simple
Lips and and blow a whistle
Need me, just whistle
Fall into pieces
Float to the ground
When you are not around
Just keep me with you
Stay pocket-sized
Here, everywhere, in the stars, in the air
Keep me close, let it show
Just fold me up, like I′m origami
Hold me so close, you can feel my heartbeat
It got so damn simple
Lips and and blow a whistle
Need me, just whistle
Just whistle
Just whistle
Need me, just whistle
Just whistle
Need me, just whistle
(Just fold me up, like I'm origami)
Just whistle
(Hold me so close, you can feel my heartbeat)
Need me, just whistle
(It got so damn simple)
Just whistle
(Lips and and blow a whistle)
Need me, just whistle
The lyrics to Saint Motel's "Origami" speak to the desire to be free and close to someone, even amidst the struggles of being underwater. The singer describes themselves as being "deeper-shaded" in the dark blue waters, emphasizing the weight that surrounds them. However, they invite someone to join them and be "free as can be" in this underwater world. The notion of origami is also present, with the singer asking to be "folded up" and held close. Ultimately, the singer seeks to be close to someone, even when they're not around, by being kept in their pocket and carried with them wherever they go. The final line, "just whistle," can be interpreted as a call to action, asking the listener to call upon the singer when they need them.
One interpretation of the song could be that it is about finding comfort and solace in a relationship, even during difficult times. The underwater imagery could symbolize feeling overwhelmed or stuck, but the invitation to join the singer suggests that they have found a way to navigate those feelings. Meanwhile, the desire to be held and kept close demonstrates the singer's need for intimacy and security.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm underwater
I am feeling weighed down and overwhelmed by my emotions and circumstances.
So dark and blue
The emotions and situation I am in feel very heavy and sad.
A deeper-shaded hue
The sadness and difficulty I am feeling is becoming stronger and more intense.
Come join me under
I want someone to come be with me and share in my emotional experience.
Free as can be
I want to feel unburdened and light, to shake off the difficulties I am facing.
Here, everywhere
I want to feel present in each moment, to be aware of my surroundings in a mindful way.
Just fold me up, like I'm origami
I want someone to hold me close and keep me safe, like folding a delicate piece of paper so that it won't be damaged.
Hold me so close, you can feel my heartbeat
I want to feel a sense of intimacy and connection with someone.
It got so damn simple
The connection and intimacy I desire can be achieved with something as simple as a whistle or a gesture.
Lips and and blow a whistle
Just the simple action of blowing a whistle can bring me comfort and connection.
Need me, just whistle
I am seeking validation and recognition, and want someone to signal to me that they need me as well.
Fall into pieces
When I am without the person I am seeking connection with, I feel like I am coming apart at the seams.
Float to the ground
I feel like I am falling and aimless when I don't have someone to rely on for support and connection.
When you are not around
I am specifically missing the connection and sense of intimacy that I feel with this person.
Just keep me with you
I want to be carried around in this person's pocket or mind, to be held close even when they are physically away from me.
Stay pocket-sized
I want to feel like I am small and delicate enough to be carried safely and cherished by the person I desire a connection with.
Here, everywhere, in the stars, in the air
I want to feel like I am present and connected to the world around me, even if I am physically apart from this person.
Keep me close, let it show
I want to feel like the person I am seeking connection with is proud of and happy to have me close, and wants to openly show others this connection.
Just whistle
A simple gesture or signal from the person I desire connection with can make me feel seen, heard, and loved.
Need me, just whistle
I am specifically seeking validation from this person, and want to know that they need me as much as I need them.
Writer(s): Aaron Sharp, Alexander Leonard Jackson
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chrispy S
[Lyrics]
I'm underwater, so dark and blue
A deeper shaded hue
Come join me under, free as can be
Here, everywhere
Just fold me up like I'm origami
Hold me so close you can feel my heartbeat
It got so damn simple
Lips and blow a whistle,
Need me, just whistle
Fall into pieces
Float to the ground
When you are not around
Just keep me with you
Stay pocket size
Here, everywhere,
In the stars, in the air
Keep me close, let it show
Just fold me up like I'm origami
Hold me so close you can feel my heartbeat
It got so damn simple
Lips and blow a whistle,
Need me, just whistle
Just whistle
Just whistle
Need me, just whistle
Just whistle
Need me, just whistle
Just fold me up like I'm origami
(Just whistle)
Hold me so close you can feel my heartbeat
(Need me, just whistle)
It got so damn simple
(Just whistle)
Lips and blow a whistle
(Need me, just whistle)
Fightingfury 69
Saint Motel is criminally underrated
Black_fluff
I criminally enjoy it too
Distorted
More correct than it should be
CreamyMilk
Yeah
Rollermaster064
Yes but they might get more popular soon when people hear preach in forza horizon 5
I'mGey 08
FOR REAL THEY REALLY NEED MORE RECOGNITION
Chrispy S
[Lyrics]
I'm underwater, so dark and blue
A deeper shaded hue
Come join me under, free as can be
Here, everywhere
Just fold me up like I'm origami
Hold me so close you can feel my heartbeat
It got so damn simple
Lips and blow a whistle,
Need me, just whistle
Fall into pieces
Float to the ground
When you are not around
Just keep me with you
Stay pocket size
Here, everywhere,
In the stars, in the air
Keep me close, let it show
Just fold me up like I'm origami
Hold me so close you can feel my heartbeat
It got so damn simple
Lips and blow a whistle,
Need me, just whistle
Just whistle
Just whistle
Need me, just whistle
Just whistle
Need me, just whistle
Just fold me up like I'm origami
(Just whistle)
Hold me so close you can feel my heartbeat
(Need me, just whistle)
It got so damn simple
(Just whistle)
Lips and blow a whistle
(Need me, just whistle)
Michael Scofield
Thanks for the effort on the new ones Chrispy
Shontelle Davis
Great job in capturing tbe lyrics🎉🎉 most appreciated❤😊
embers
is saint motel the saint of motels or a motel for saints? well, whatever it is, i'm JAMMIN TONIGHT!