Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)
The Thrills
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Well tell me Where it all went wrong And tell me Where you lost those damn songs I can't say I was surprised I heard a drink was involved Oh you gotta be, oh you gotta be Still living by the sea Oh you gotta be, oh you gotta be 'Cause Santa Cruz You're not that far Oh Santa Cruz, No, you're not that far But now and then here once in a while Those August cowboys stole your style don't you know he feels blind Well your train's just rolled in on time Oh you gotta be, oh you gotta be Still living by the sea Oh you gotta be, oh you gotta be 'Cause Santa Cruz, You're not that far Oh Santa Cruz, No, you're not that far
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Written by: BEN CARRIGAN, CONOR DEASY, DANIEL PATRICK RYAN, KEVIN HORAN, PADRAIC GARRETT MCMAHON
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" is performed by the Irish indie rock band "The Thrills."
- The song was released in November 2002 as the band's debut single from the album "So Much For The City."
- It has a runtime of 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 69 on the UK Singles Chart in 2002 but soared higher to number 17 when re-released in 2003.
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Song's Theme"Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" expressively flows with a longing desire to leave everything behind and start over in the Californian city of Santa Cruz.
- The song’s title is reportedly an ironic statement, indicating that happiness or a better life is not that far away than one might think.
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Album InformationThe song played a significant role in securing "The Thrills" debut album "So Much For The City" a position at number 1 on the Irish Albums Chart and number 3 on the UK Albums Chart in 2003.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" was directed by Grant Gee.
- It shows the band members leaving a diner in a vintage car, driving through desolate yet picturesque landscapes, which reflect the 'American Dream' aspirations depicted in the song's lyrics.
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Band's InspirationThe Thrills have expressed their love for American west coast culture and how it has influenced their music, with "Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" being a testament to this.
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ReceptionThis track was noted for its nostalgia-evoking lyrics and smooth, sunny instrumentation, making it an instant hit among fans of indie rock.
- Critics widely praised the debut single as catchy and evocative.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" on several top-rated TV shows, including Top of the Pops and Later... with Jools Holland in the UK, further enhancing its popularity.
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Song OriginThe band wrote the song during their extended stay in San Diego, California, and it was one of the first songs they wrote after returning to Dublin.
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Song Writer and Producer"Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" was written by all the members of the band and it was produced by Tony Hoffer, who has worked with other famous bands such as "Beck" and "Air."
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