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
Serenade of Yellow Park
Santamonica Lyrics
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Falling onto the steps, marks vividly in front of my door
I′m waiting right here for your drops to fulfill me
Once again, I'm waiting for your kiss that used to make me
A happier girl
Tam tararara tarara tara
Remember the time, when we had our love in the yellow park
Running into your arms, put a smile and let me be
A happier girl
Tam tararara tarara tara
A happier girl
A happier girl
A happier girl
A happier girl
Tam tararara tarara tara
Tam tararara tarara tara
The lyrics of Santamonica's song "Serenade of Yellow Park" paint a picture of longing and nostalgia. The singer is filled with memories of a love that has passed, triggered by the snowfall. The vivid marks on the steps in front of their door serve as a reminder of the past, and they eagerly wait for that love to return. The mention of waiting for the "drops" to fulfill them suggests that they are yearning for the rain to bring back the joy and happiness their love once brought. This anticipation is intensified by the desire for a kiss that used to make them a happier person.
In the second part of the song, during springtime, the singer reflects on being alone but still surrounded by their memories. They recall the times spent in the yellow park, where their love flourished. Running into their lover's arms was a source of immense joy, and they long for that happiness to be reintegrated into their life once more.
Overall, "Serenade of Yellow Park" captures the bittersweet essence of a love that has faded but is still cherished and longed for. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, and the hope for the return of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Snowfall brings back the thought of you
The sight of snowflakes falling reminds me of you and the memories we shared.
Falling onto the steps, marks vividly in front of my door
The snow falling delicately on the steps leaves distinct imprints right outside my door, symbolizing the presence you once had in my life.
I'm waiting right here for your drops to fulfill me
I eagerly wait for the snowflakes to cover me, hoping they will bring me the joy and fulfillment that being with you used to bring.
Once again, I'm waiting for your kiss that used to make me
I long for your affectionate kiss that once had the power to make me feel complete and content.
A happier girl
Being with you made me a happier and more joyful person.
Springtime, I'm always around myself
During spring, I find myself in a constant state of self-reflection and introspection, possibly due to the absence of your love.
Remember the time, when we had our love in the yellow park
Recall the beautiful moments we shared together, when our love blossomed in a park filled with vibrant yellow colors.
Running into your arms, put a smile and let me be
The simple act of running into your embrace used to bring a smile to my face and allowed me to feel content and at ease.
A happier girl
Once again, I express my desire to be a happier version of myself, just as I was when we were together.
A happier girl
I am still searching for that happiness and fulfillment that I experienced when you were a part of my life.
A happier girl
My heart yearns to be a happier and more vibrant version of myself, reminiscent of the times we were in love.
A happier girl
I long to rediscover the happiness and joy I felt when I had your love in my life.
Tam tararara tarara tara
Repeating melodic syllables that emphasize the emotional longing and nostalgia expressed throughout the song.
Tam tararara tarara tara
Continuation of the melodic syllables evoking a sense of yearning and longing for the past.
Writer(s): Joseph Saryuf
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.