In February 2009, she officially changed her stage name to Santigold as a result of infomercial jeweller Santo Gold threatening legal action against White and her label Downtown Records.
White was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock band Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Upon the change of her stage name, her label Downtown Records issued this press release:
"Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change the name on your year-end list: Santogold is now Santigold. She's not telling you why, that's just how it is."
Rendezvous Girl
Santigold Lyrics
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Lookin' out from here wondering how far I could get
Running in the circles where the chips are legit
Workin' it, I know it ain't an easy ticket
And so I take it to the avenue, looking all confident
Tell ya that I used to question what it was, make 'em incontinent
I once thought they'd all talk about the dress I wore tonight
I mistook all those looks, not for the girl just for the hype
But the one good thing, nipped or tucked
You cannot change your luck
Shake it up, just so the thrill don't stop
'Cause when we get stuck
We say that's all it was, all it was?
I say come on down, we'll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Come on down, we'll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
I got a problem can't get past it
I'll put a man in a casket
I got another thinkin' he's in love
I break it to 'em with a velvet glove
Warning I'm hot to trot, you gonna hurt yourself
I know the hunt, it can be beautiful
But the one good thing, nipped or tucked
You cannot change your luck
Shake it up, just so the thrill don't stop
Cause when we get stuck
We say that's all it was, all it was
I say come on down, we'll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Come on down, we'll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Hear what I told ya, want to make them adore ya
Hear what I told ya, want to make them adore ya
Hear what I told ya, want to make them adore ya
Hear what I told ya, want to make them adore ya
Come on down, we'll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Come on down, we'll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Hear what I told ya (come on down, we'll sashay through town)
Want to make them adore ya (they call me the Rendezvous Girl)
Hear what I told ya (got more power in my calendar)
Want to make them adore ya (than the queen herself)
Hear what I told ya (come on down, we'll sashay through town)
Want to make them adore ya (they call me the Rendezvous Girl)
Hear what I told ya (got more power in my calendar)
Want to make them adore ya (than the queen herself)
The lyrics to Santigold's "Girls" are about a woman who is confident, powerful, and unapologetic about her success. She is self-assured and knows she has the power to command attention and admiration with her charm and wit. The lines, "I got a problem can't get past it, I'll put a man in a casket, I got another thinkin' he's in love, I break it to 'em with a velvet glove" suggest that she is not afraid to use her own sexuality to manipulate those around her. Additionally, the chorus "But the one good thing, nipped or tucked, you cannot change your luck, shake it up, just so the thrill don't stop, cause when we get stuck, we say that's all it was, all it was" highlights that she is aware of the limitations of her beauty and fame, but she is determined to keep the excitement and thrill alive no matter what.
The song explores themes of power dynamics and navigating societal expectations, particularly those imposed on women. The lines "I say come on down, we'll sashay through town, they call me the Rendezvous Girl, got more power in my calendar than the queen herself" suggest that she has more power over her own life and the lives of others than even the most powerful figureheads in society. Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of female empowerment and agency, while acknowledging the complex and sometimes dark reality of living in a world where physical beauty and charisma can be both a blessing and a curse.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk out on the deck, Manolos and cigarettes
Leaving the indoors with shoes and cigarettes in hand.
Lookin' out from here wondering how far I could get
Thinking of how much one can achieve by stepping outside.
Running in the circles where the chips are legit
Engaging in exclusive and authentic activities.
Workin' it, I know it ain't an easy ticket
Understands that hard work is necessary for success.
And so I take it to the avenue, looking all confident
Proceeding confidently to the street to achieve what's necessary.
Tell ya that I used to question what it was, make 'em incontinent
Doubting the meaning of things that unsettle others.
I once thought they'd all talk about the dress I wore tonight
Expecting attention for an outfit that was worn that night.
I mistook all those looks, not for the girl just for the hype
Wrongly interpreting the looks of people for admiration of their hype.
But the one good thing, nipped or tucked
Only one good thing can be improved through modifying it.
You cannot change your luck
Luck can't be altered or controlled.
Shake it up, just so the thrill don't stop
Keeping things moving, so excitement is not lost.
'Cause when we get stuck
When things aren't moving.
We say that's all it was, all it was?
Blaming the situation when things don't go as planned.
I got a problem can't get past it
Stuck with an issue that cannot be resolved.
I'll put a man in a casket
Will resolve an issue with force.
I got another thinkin' he's in love
Someone who believes they are in love.
I break it to 'em with a velvet glove
Truthfully reveal the reality without causing harm.
Warning I'm hot to trot, you gonna hurt yourself
Alerting others that their pursuit will have consequences.
I know the hunt, it can be beautiful
Understands the beauty in pursuing goals.
Hear what I told ya, want to make them adore ya
Following instructions to win admiration.
Come on down, we'll sashay through town
Join us in strolling through the city.
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Referred to as the girl who brings people together.
Got more power in my calendar
Has significant influence over her schedule.
Than the queen herself
Has more control over her schedule than a monarch.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Patrik Jens Berger, Martin Olof Stilling, Santi White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Peter Szaraz
Here are the lyrics:
Walk out on the deck, Manolos and cigarettes
Lookin’ out from here wondering how far I could get
Running in the circles where the chips are legit
Workin’ it, I know it ain’t an easy ticket
And so I take it to the avenue, looking all confident
Tell ya that I used to question what it was, make ‘em incontinent
I once thought they’d all talk about the dress I wore tonight
I mistook all those looks, not for the girl just for the hype
[Pre-Chorus]
But the one good thing, nipped or tucked
You cannot change your luck
Shake it up, just so the thrill don’t stop
Cause when we get stuck
We say that’s all it was, all it was
[Chorus]
I say come on down, we’ll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Come on down, we’ll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
[Verse 2]
I got a problem can’t get past it
I’ll put a man in a casket
I got another thinkin’ he’s in love
I break it to ‘em with a velvet glove
Warning I’m hot to trot, you gonna hurt yourself
I know the hunt, it can be beautiful
[Pre-Chorus]
But the one good thing, nipped or tucked
You cannot change your luck
Shake it up, just so the thrill don’t stop
Cause when we get stuck
We say that’s all it was, all it was
[Chorus]
I say come on down, we’ll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Come on down, we’ll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
[Bridge]
Hear what I told ya
Want to make them adore ya
Hear what I told ya
Want to make them adore ya
Hear what I told ya
Want to make them adore ya
Hear what I told ya
Want to make them adore ya
[Chorus]
Come on down, we’ll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
Come on down, we’ll sashay through town
They call me the Rendezvous Girl
Got more power in my calendar
Than the queen herself
[Outro]
Hear what I told ya (Come on down, we’ll sashay through town)
Want to make them adore ya (They call me the Rendezvous Girl)
Hear what I told ya (Got more power in my calendar)
Want to make them adore ya (Than the queen herself)
Hear what I told ya (Come on down, we’ll sashay through town)
Want to make them adore ya (They call me the Rendezvous Girl)
Hear what I told ya (Got more power in my calendar)
Want to make them adore ya (Than the queen herself)
Michael Husek
Santigold is criminally underrated and underplayed.
Chrysanna Miller
indeed Santigold is fire, I have been saying it for years.
Daniel Martins
good ..she'll be our secret
Anthony Colquhoun
I concur
DT W D TW
Couldnt agree more
Nala1992
I finally found it! They play this song allll the time at my job and I always thought it was in a different language so I never made an effort to look it up but today I caught the words "rendezvous girl" and here we are. I love this song 😩
InfinityPets
Do you work at Starbucks?
Orest
Not if you're working in retail. You mind is constantly distracted so harder to catch words to songs.
Orest
I love that feeling of when you catch some words to the song that you wanted to find since forever and then you find it.
TraderTot 123
Nala1992 I thought the words were easy to make out.. that's weird