It's time to tear this place down
I've got the last gig on my mind
Not seen my friends in ages
Have I been left behind?

It's time to figure out why
I find myself in custody
With each and every question
Words come so easily

Fly to El Salvador
I don't know why and I don't know what for
I've seen the picture for myself
Where did that label go?
I tried it out but it didn't work so
I'll choose the picture for myself

It's time to start all over
Take only one thing spare to wear
Head for the check-in lights and get up into the air
It's time to take new measures
Someone will put us up tonight
Far from our place of rest
I've almost got you in sight

Fly to El Salvador
I don't know why and I don't know what for
I've seen the picture for myself
Where did that label go?
I tried it out but it didn't work so
I'll choose the picture for myself

First class and big hotels
[i can't quite put my finger on it]
Videos and global sales
[i can't quite put my finger on it]
Free drinks that you pay yourself
[i can't quite put my finger on it]

Fly to El Salvador
I don't know why and I don't know what for
I've seen the picture for myself
Where did that label go?
I tried it out but it didn't work so
I'll choose the picture for myself



Lyrics submitted by innocence:meadow

Track duration: 03:26

"El Salvador" as written by Steven Alexander Roberts Joel Laslett Pott

Lyrics © CHRYSALIS MUSIC GROUP

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    General Comment:A great traveling song
    Flag Soldier1288on April 18, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:matt_r_baker
    El Salvador IS A COUNTRY! ¬¬
    Flag Gabriela E.on February 16, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:matt_r_baker
    El Salvador IS A COUNTRY! ¬¬
    Flag Gabriela E.on February 16, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:nice album and nice opener.i likejoel's pott voice,overall. it's not very interesting lyrically.
    Flag veruskaon October 03, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I'd like to think that was what it was about, it's such a good album opener! I think it's being features on the soundtrack for Zach Braff's new film, which is cool. Also think it could relate to dissillusionment with being in a rock band?

    first class and big hotels
    [i can't quite put my finger on it]
    videos and global sales
    [i can't quite put my finger on it]
    free drinks that you pay yourself
    [i can't quite put my finger on it]

    All the things that get thrown at you when some big labels see promise in your band but the writer can see that it's all a little bit fake and put-on...?
    Flag peanutisminton August 10, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:any thought it could relate to Athlete's christian background? I mean El Salvador means 'The Saviour' and flying (methaphorically as in going to/relying on God) to 'The Saviour' is part of most christians belief.
    Flag matt_r_bakeron June 27, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I believe this song is about having been preoccupied with work or fame, realising that you have no friends left and wanting to start anew.
    Just needing to get away, and not knowing exactly why you've chosen a specific place, and needing to leave quickly before being driven insane.
    Flag houseofcardson January 25, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:is it just me or does anyone else think the verses of this song sound like that avril lavigne song? ewww... :( oh well, it is still a really good song, happy :D i love athlete
    Flag mairion May 21, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:A song made for convertables!!!!!
    only way i can describe it.... cruising along the coast, top down, squinting in the sun!!!
    bloody good song
    Flag Splaire89on May 13, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:I'm not too sure about the meaning of this song, but could it be about following the crowd?
    It's saying how hes been told to fly to el salvadore, yet he doesn't know why...
    Flag intrigued.punkon April 12, 2005   Link

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