Story Behind The Song

"Sebastian Says, 'Checkmate I think'" is primarily Willem's. However, there was enough collaboration involved with a few sounds here and there and a suggestion or two which make it very much a Still Lifes' song. Jonze says the song always reminded him of Blade Runner. So, the title was chosen to reference the scene in the movie which best represents the mood and feel of the song.

Song Description

Sebastian is a very soothing instrumental which is interrupted in the middle of the song by squeaky sounds and a gayageum. The effect paints images in the listeners mind.