Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)

The Thrills

About Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)

"Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" is the debut single by Irish band The Thrills, taken from the album So Much for the City. It was released on 11 November 2002 but did not chart anywhere at first. After the song was re-released on 25 August 2003 following the success of "Big Sur", it reached number 17 on the Irish Singles Chart and number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.


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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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The Thrills

The Thrills are an Irish rock band, formed in 2001 in Dublin, Ireland. The band was founded by lead vocalist Conor Deasy and guitarist Daniel Ryan, guitarist and bass player Padraic McMahon, pianist Kevin Horan and drummer Ben Carrigan. Their big break came with their debut album, So Much for the City, which became an Irish number one and charted at number 3 in the UK. The band's sound has been described as "inspired by classic American pop of the late '60s and early '70s" by MTV.com and "an ocean-soaked, harmony-heavy homage to California's dreamy dreams, shaking ground, and unrelenting sunshine" by Pitchfork Media. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
It reached number 69 on the UK Singles Chart in 2002 but soared higher to number 17 when re-released in 2003.
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.
Album Information
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Band's Inspiration
The 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.
Reception
This 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.
Live Performances
The 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.
Song Origin
The 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.
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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