In September 2005, Santamonica finally released their first EP titled ‘189’ to stamp their name in the local music scene and as a warm up prior to the release of the bands full-length album. The EP includes three songs Please Say Yes, Sought and Found, and Serenade of Yellow Park which has a more acoustic, warm feeling than the songs in their upcoming debut album.
Other than the release of ‘189’ EP, they have played in many respectable gigs around Jakarta and Bandung, such as PL Fair, La Voila, and Indonesia’s biggest music festival Soundrenaline along with the country’s top bands and performers. From their inceptions, they have gathered fans both locally and overseas, thanks to their unique sound, dynamic live performance and exposures from websites like Myspace. They also took part in two compilation albums, Pop Shower (2003, Quince Records Japan) and Todays Of Yesterday (2005, Bad Sectors Records). Recently, Anindita also contributed in the latest album from shoegaze veterans Loveliescrushing which will be released sometime in 2007.
After two years of waiting, Santamonica’s full-length debut ‘Curiouser and Curiouser’, will be released in Indonesia, this November 2007, under Sinjitos Records (Joseph’s own records label). This album is a follow-up to the band’s EP ‘189’ which was already sold out (1,000 copies in limited release). In this album, Santamonica has shifted its musical direction from their patented bossa nova and indiepop sounds into an eclectic mixture of electro-pop, modern jazz, and progressive rock while their musical roots still remain intact.
They described their new sound as the musical version of a trip down to Alice in Wonderland, when listeners can expect a roller coaster of musical journey accompanied with the band’s trademark whimsical sounds. “The whole experience when listening to our music is quite eerie, yet I think it (our music) also possesses a beautiful quality in it” explains Anindita in one of the local radio interview. Their single ‘Wanderlust’ can be expected to hit radio stations shortly before the album’s release.
Santamonica's "Curiouser and Curiouser" is finally secured a Japanese release date on April 29, 2009. The album will be released by JVC/Victor Entertainment Inc. The Japanese version includes five songs that are previously only available in "Curiouser and Curiouser" Special Edition Album.
View the link here ( http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A022423/VICP-64689.html ).
The songs are:
Curiouser and Curiouser
Better For Us Never
Wanderlust
Plain Song
Ribbons And Tie
Descent
Paper Dolls
Silent Society
The Boy With Stars In His Eyes
Fail To Bloom
Run
The Boy (Reprise)
Bobsessed
Reason
Tinkerwish
Please Say Yes
Santamonica Lyrics
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I've been dreaming about this so long
Don't know what to say
I believe that I'm in love with u again
And you are, the one who I want to grow old with
And you are, the one who gives me joy so please say yes
And I wish you're mine so please say yes
And I wish you're mine
When I close my eyes
There's a smile that makes my dreams so right
What a happy life I have
And we grow (stronger) in this busy life
Still, when we kiss and it feels like the stars areshinning bright
What you are, let me hold you again so please say yes
And I wish you're mine so please say yes
And I wish you're mine
The lyrics of "Please Say Yes" by Santamonica speak about a person who has been dreaming about being in love with someone they were previously in a relationship with. The singer is overwhelmed with emotions and doesn't know what to say, but they express that they believe they are in love again with their former partner. The message of the chorus is clear - the singer wants the other person to say yes to being together again. The lyrics also convey a sense of nostalgia and a desire to grow old with that person. The singer talks about the happiness they feel with their former partner, and how their love is what makes their life complete.
The tone of the song is optimistic and full of hope. The singer is confident that they want to be with their former partner and is expressing their heartfelt desire for them to say yes. There is a strong sense of longing and passion in the lyrics, as the singer dreams about the future they could have together. The words "please say yes" are repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the other person's response.
Overall, "Please Say Yes" is a romantic and deeply emotional song that speaks about the power of love and the desire to be with someone who completes you. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and the melody reinforces the message of the song. It is a beautiful expression of love and longing that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
So much to tell
I have a lot that I want to share with you.
I've been dreaming about this so long
I have been thinking about this for a long time and it's been on my mind.
Don't know what to say
I have so many thoughts and feelings that I can't seem to express.
I believe that I'm in love with u again
My feelings for you have resurfaced and I think I may be in love with you again.
And you are, the one who I want to grow old with
You are the person I want to spend the rest of my life with and share my future with.
And you are, the one who gives me joy so please say yes
You are the source of my happiness and I hope you will agree to be with me.
And I wish you're mine so please say yes
I hope you will say yes to being with me because I really want to be with you.
When I close my eyes
In my mind, when I visualize or imagine.
There's a smile that makes my dreams so right
Thinking of you makes me happy and completes my dreams.
What a happy life I have
Being with you brings me so much joy and my life feels fulfilled.
And we grow (stronger) in this busy life
Despite the challenges of life, we have grown and become even stronger together.
Still, when we kiss and it feels like the stars are shining bright
Even after all this time, when we kiss, it feels like we are experiencing something magical and special.
What you are, let me hold you again so please say yes
I want to hold you and be close to you again, so please agree to be with me.
And I wish you're mine so please say yes
I hope you will say yes to being with me because I really want to be with you.
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.