Hobart Paving

Hobart Paving is a song about a sad woman. It was released in May 1993 by the British indie band Saint Etienne. You should listen to it now. Especially if it's rainy outside and you want to cry.

According to Wikipedia, the song conveys a melancholy tone through surreal lyrics like "rain falls like Elvis tears" and "just like a harpsichordist she moves." The title Hobart Paving has nothing to do with the song. Legend says it references a paving company from the band's hometown of Croydon, England.

The band Saint Etienne still exists. Current members include Sarah Cracknell, Pete Wiggs, and Bob Stanley. A different Bob Stanley is a former Boston Red Sox pitcher.


Lead singer Sarah Cracknell wears suits made out of comic books.
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