Saints
The Breeders Lyrics
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I like sticky everywhere
Look around, you bet I'll be there!
Hot metal in the sun
Pony in the air
Sooey and saints at the fair
Saints alive you're saying
The hid are out, out for the year
It's a lot of face
A lot of crank air
Eroding around here
Summer's ready
Summer is ready when you are
I like all the different people
I like every kind of fair
In the crowd, you bet I'll be there!
Walkin' around
Going nowhere
Seeing Sooey and saints at the fair
Summer is ready when you are
Summer is ready when you are
Summer's ready
Summer is ready when you are
Summer's ready
Summer is ready when you are
It's a lot of face, crank air
Summer's ready
Summer is ready when you are
The lyrics to The Breeders' song "Saints" are a celebration of diversity and the joy of being part of a community. The opening lines, "I like all the different people/I like sticky everywhere", suggest that the singer is drawn to the varied experiences of life and is thrilled by the sense of connection that comes from being in a crowded, vibrant space. The ensuing images of "hot metal in the sun" and "pony in the air" depict a carnival atmosphere, with all the excitement and energy that entails. There is also a subtle note of rebellion in the song, as the singer delights in the "hid" who are "out for the year" and the "eroding" landscape that surrounds them.
The repeated refrain of "Summer is ready when you are" adds to the carefree, hedonistic feel of the song, with the season serving as a metaphor for a time of relaxation and enjoyment. The final line, "It's a lot of face, crank air", suggests that there is a darker side to this world, but ultimately the emphasis is on the pleasures of living in the moment and taking pleasure in small things.
Overall, "Saints" is a vibrant and infectious ode to the joys of community and the thrill of experiencing life in all its variety.
Line by Line Meaning
I like all the different people
I appreciate individuality and diversity among people
I like sticky everywhere
I welcome being surrounded by different things
Look around, you bet I'll be there!
I am always present and involved in the happenings around me
Hot metal in the sun
Shiny objects reflecting sunlight
Pony in the air
A horse jumping over an obstacle
Sooey and saints at the fair
A scene at a fair featuring pigs being called and religious figures
Saints alive you're saying
An exclamation of surprise
Walk in ... squares
To conform to societal norms and expectations
The hid are out, out for the year
People who were once hidden or shy are now outgoing and socializing for the duration of the year
It's a lot of face
There are many people present
A lot of crank air
People are energetic and excited
Eroding around here
The atmosphere is deteriorating or changing
Summer's ready
The season is fully prepared or available
Summer is ready when you are
The timing of summer is based on individual readiness
In the crowd, you bet I'll be there!
I thrive in social situations and enjoy being amongst others
Walkin' around
Moving aimlessly or without specific direction
Going nowhere
There is no particular destination or purpose
Seeing Sooey and saints at the fair
Observing the same fair scene from earlier
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KIM DEAL
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@LazyMasquerade
Just realised that the first four notes of the guitar lick are "When the Saints Go Marching In".
@ssnabell
i was thinking a hard days night
@matthewstetson1840
You may? be on to something there.
@Jeffko78
Yep, hence the song’s title.
@lahuis75
Dude... bette late than never 😁😂!
@joeschmoe3665
My sister immediately cracked that too and I was pretty annoyed
@JohnPaulHutch
Saw them live with Nirvana in '93.best day of my entire life.
@JohnPaulHutch
Lakeland Florida November 27,1993
@JohnPaulHutch
I really went to see Nirvana, but I love The Breeders too!
@JohnPaulHutch
Kim Deal is or was soooo hot to me back then.